Triad Model (Triadic Paradigm)

The Body, Mind, Spirit (Energy Body) Triad is a holistic model that integrates three fundamental aspects of human existence for a comprehensive approach to well-being:

Body deals with the physical aspect of our being, including our health, physical sensations, and the biological functions that keep us alive and functioning. This includes everything from nutrition and exercise to physical healing and the body's natural rhythms.

Mind refers to the cognitive functions including thought, perception, emotion, and consciousness. It encompasses our mental health, intellectual activities, beliefs, and how we process the world around us.

Spirit (Energy Body) is the aspect often associated with energy work, spiritual practices, and the intangible essence of life. In this context, the Energy Body is considered a layer or system within us that interacts with our emotions, intuition, and vitality. It's where concepts like chakras, aura, and other forms of energy medicine are explored. Silvia Hartmann's work, particularly with the Star Matrix, focuses on this Third Field, treating emotions as a form of feedback for the functioning of the energy body.

This triad suggests that for optimal health and well-being, all three elements need to be in balance and harmony. Each part influences the others; for example, mental stress might manifest physically (e.g., as tension headaches), and physical health can affect mental and spiritual states. By recognizing and working with this triad, therapies like those developed by Hartmann aim to address issues holistically, ensuring interventions benefit the entire person rather than just one aspect.