How to Use Core Energetics to Release Stress Stored in the Body

From Tension to Radiance

Let’s face it—stress is no stranger to most of us. Whether it's deadlines, relationship drama, or just trying to juggle life’s demands, stress has a sneaky way of creeping into our bodies, affecting not just how we feel, but how we look. And if you’re beauty-conscious (and we know you are!), you’ve probably already seen how stress can dull your skin, tense up your shoulders, or drain the sparkle from your eyes.

Here in South Africa, where so many women are balancing work, family, and trying to keep up with social expectations, the pressure is real. But what if we told you that there’s a powerful way to shake off that stress—not just in your mind, but from deep within your body?

Enter Core Energetics, a transformational body-based approach that blends psychotherapy, movement, breathing, and energy work to release what’s been stuck inside for far too long. And the best part? It doesn’t just help you feel better. It helps you look better too. Your beauty starts glowing when your energy flows freely.

Let’s dive into how you can use Core Energetics to move from tension to radiance.

Understanding How Stress Lives in the Body

We all talk about stress, but do we really understand where it goes when we “hold it in”? You’ve probably noticed the clenched jaw, the tight shoulders, or the stomach in knots before a big presentation. That’s your body physically holding stress. But what most people don’t know is that over time, this tension becomes a kind of emotional armor—blocking not only your flow of energy but your natural beauty too.

In Core Energetics, we believe that the body stores unexpressed emotions—fear, anger, grief, even joy—deep in the muscles and tissues. These emotional blocks don’t just affect how we feel; they change how we carry ourselves, how we connect with others, and even how we age.

Think about it: How often have you seen someone who’s been through a lot, and it shows in their posture, their eyes, or their skin? Now compare that to someone who’s been doing the inner work—they radiate something magnetic, something beyond just makeup or skincare. That’s the glow that comes from within.

Core Energetics helps us become aware of these blocked areas and gives us tools to release them. Unlike traditional talk therapy alone, Core Energetics engages the entire body—because healing is a full-body experience. And when the body is free, the face softens, the eyes shine brighter, and that unmistakable beauty comes through.

Core Energetics Tools to Unlock Stress and Restore Radiance

So, how does it actually work? Let’s break down some of the Core Energetics techniques you can start using today to release stored stress—and reconnect with your most radiant self.

1. Conscious Breathing

Breath is life. It’s also your first step to releasing tension. Many of us breathe in shallow, quick patterns when stressed, which keeps the body locked in survival mode. In Core Energetics, breathwork is used to expand the body’s energy field and access deeper emotions.

Try this:
Set aside five minutes daily to practice deep belly breathing. Inhale slowly through your nose, allowing your stomach to rise. Exhale through your mouth with sound—a sigh, a groan, or even a gentle moan. This isn’t weird, it’s healing. Sound helps move energy and release emotion.

Notice how you feel afterward. Your skin may even look more flushed or vibrant—because you’re inviting oxygen, circulation, and energy into your system.

2. Physical Expression

Remember when you were a child and would stomp your feet or scream when something didn’t go your way? That was your body naturally expressing emotion. As adults, we’ve been taught to “keep it together”—but emotions don’t disappear, they go into hiding.

Core Energetics invites safe, structured physical expression to release what’s been stored.

Try this:
Grab a pillow or cushion and find a private space. Use your hands or a soft object to strike the pillow while exhaling with sound. Say what you need to say—out loud. Whether it’s frustration, sadness, or just pent-up energy, give yourself permission to let it out.

Not only is this incredibly liberating, but it can also shift your posture, release tension in your face and jaw, and leave you glowing from the inside.

3. Body Awareness

Core Energetics teaches that different parts of the body store different emotions. For example, the throat often holds back words we never said, the chest can hold unexpressed grief, and the pelvis stores both passion and fear.

Try this:
Stand in front of a mirror and do a slow body scan. Where do you feel tight? Where do you feel numb? Where do you feel alive? Don’t judge—just notice. Then gently move or stretch those areas while breathing. This brings attention and healing energy to parts of you that may have been ignored.

As you become more embodied, you’ll start standing taller, walking with more grace, and showing up with a presence that turns heads.

4. Energy Grounding

To glow, you need to be grounded. Core Energetics works with the idea that energy needs to flow through the body and into the earth. When we’re disconnected or "floating" due to anxiety or stress, we lose our sense of center—and it shows in our appearance.

Try this:
Stand barefoot on the ground (yes, the real earth—grass, soil, sand). Slightly bend your knees, feel your feet, and imagine roots growing into the earth. Let any tension, fear, or overwhelm drain down into the ground. This not only calms the nervous system but helps restore your natural balance and grace.

Beauty That Starts With the Soul

True beauty is more than products or routines—it’s energy. It’s the alignment of your inner world with your outer self. Core Energetics is not just a tool for emotional healing; it’s a path to becoming the most radiant version of yourself.

If you’re in South Africa and searching for a deeper way to care for yourself—beyond creams and contouring—consider integrating Core Energetics into your self-care journey. Whether you find a trained practitioner or simply begin using the exercises above, your body will thank you. Your stress will soften. And your beauty? It will shine through in ways no one can miss.

Because when you’re free in your body, you're free in your life—and that is the most beautiful glow of all.