Eurythmy Therapy

In Eurythmy Therapy, Rudolf Steiner explores the healing potential of eurythmy, offering exercises that connect language, movement, and well-being in a therapeutic context.

Developed in 1911, eurythmy emerged as both an artistic and educational discipline. Rudolf Steiner recognized its healing potential early on, but it wasn't until 1921 that he delivered a series of lectures which introduced a new dimension to this art form. These lectures provided eurythmists and medical practitioners with a detailed method of eurythmy therapy, emphasizing the enduring creative and therapeutic power of language. Steiner's insights were transformative, allowing participants to experience the profound impact of words in a therapeutic context.

The comprehensive lectures, now republished in a revised translation, delve into the principles of therapeutic eurythmy while offering a variety of specific exercises. Although primarily aimed at practicing eurythmists, the content is rich with information that will intrigue anyone interested in the interplay between human physiology and the surrounding life forces. Steiner articulates the dynamic qualities of language, detailing how individual vowels and consonants relate to eurythmical movements and the human experience, thereby unlocking access to healing etheric forces.

These exercises, which Steiner referred to as 'inner gymnastics', hold significant potential for enhancing psychological and physiological well-being. As eurythmy therapy gains recognition, it serves as a complementary approach to conventional medicine, addressing the interconnectedness of mind, soul, and body. This new edition of the lectures, previously known as Curative Eurythmy, also includes an appendix featuring reminiscences from early eurythmists and insightful commentary from Dr. Walter Kugler.