Key Points · Eurythmy is the art of body movement as initiated by philosopher Rudolf Steiner. A form of dance, eurythmy is described as `speech and music made visible' and can be used therapeutically · This book is a comprehensive handbook of curative eurythmy In 1921, Rudolf Steiner gave a series of lectures on curative eurythmy. Over subsequent years, as his advice was sought in particular cases of illness, he added to the initial exercises and indications. For the benefit of those who did not attend the original courses, Dr Kirchner-Bockholt published the basic principles, along with an authentic collection of Steiner's advice. This is Dr Kirchner-Bockholt's comprehensive handbook. It is both a guide for curative eurythmists in their work, and an introduction to the therapy for the general practitioner. This book was formerly published as Fundamentals Principles of Curative Eurythmy. Dr Margarete Kirchner-Bockholt was a qualified medical doctor and a trained eurythmist. She worked with Rudolf Steiner, who entrusted her with the practical development of curative eurythmy and the training of curative eurythmists. She died in 1973.
