We begin our introduction to the Enneagram through the three Centers of Intelligence.

Starting with the three centers of intelligence—body, heart, and mind—helps ground Enneagram learning in a balanced view of self. These centers highlight how we experience and process the world, as each center offers distinct ways of perceiving and responding: the body center emphasizes instinct and action, the heart center focuses on emotion and connection, and the head center on thought and analysis.

By beginning with this foundational understanding, people can more easily see how their personality type arises from their core drives and habitual tendencies across all centers, setting the stage for a more integrated personal growth journey.