At the present time there is much talk about renewal, but it is not enough for renewal to occur in the mechanical aspects of life. A new awareness, a new understanding of life, a new ideas are necessary.
But these new ideas need to find a corresponding form for expression. Such a form is "Paneurhythmy", introduced by Beinsa Douno who lived in Bulgaria from 1864 to 1944.
What actually is Paneurhythmy? Paneurhythmy can be translated as "Cosmic Supreme Rhythm". In a narrower sense it is a balance of energy, an exchange, a giving and receiving between the living forces of human beings and nature. Paneurhythmy consists of exercises combined with music (not to be confused with the Eurythmy of Rudolf Steiner). It is performed outdoor from 22nd of March till 22nd of September (for the Northern hemisphere) when the earth and the performer are the most receptive of the prana.
"The effect of the Paneurhythmy on people is enormous and many- sided. It influences physical development. The movements are smooth and graceful, all parts of the body participate. Breathing and circulation are improved. The nervous system is strengthened, too. Paneurhythmy serves as a real, concrete and, at the same time a beautiful method for physical renewal and for the strengthening of mind, emotions and will. "
"It is proven by experiments that a healthy body sends forth vibrations of a definite character which change and become feeble in case of sickness. Music is curative even when not accompanied by movements, but it is more curative when it is accompanied by movements. Paneurhythmy has a very strong curative power. When one does these exercises regularly one can rid oneself of any disease. If one is already healthy he can support his health through Paneurhythmy."
"The influence of the Paneurhythmy exercises are threefold. First, they bring one in touch with the creative and building powers in nature. One receives them and they influence his development. These powers are vital. Second, the movements activate the dormant powers of the human soul because they are in harmony with the cosmic rhythm which brings to action the whole of life. Third, the Paneurhythmy exercises are such that through them one sends forth energies, thoughts, and ideas into the world and they continue to work there and transform it."
"These exercises should be performed in the school and in the community of adults in order to prepare a completely new generation with a physical health and endurance, with noble thoughts, spiritual progress, strong will power and initiative."
"Now especially, society needs the impetus and awakening which Paneurhythmy can provide. Through it society can be revived, and the people can be physically and spiritually trained to a new creativeness."
Here is a new method, among others, to help people to develop their
endowments. Paneurhythmy prepares for the blooming of a higher, more
ennobled, more harmonious culture: the Culture of Light, Joy, and
Love.
Today Paneurhythmy is practiced all over the world: Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, USA, and many others. Thousand of people come to the summer camp at the Seven Lakes in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria to perform Paneurhythmy and enjoy the majesty of the mountain.
For more information and free video lessons in Paneurhythmy, visit:
www.beinsadouno.org