Finding Inner Balance

Klaus Adams, Wolfgang Rissmann M.D, Marko Roknic

ISBN 10: 1855845849 / ISBN 13: 9781855845848

Published by Rudolf Steiner Press, GB, 2020

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In the midst of life we can find ourselves pulled in many different directions and it is easy to lose our sense of self. Is it possible to find and strengthen the inner core of who we are? Can we rediscover our inner equilibrium and tranquillity without retreating from the world? Since ancient times people have sought to re-establish inner balance by using specific meditative practices. The 'soul exercises' described in this booklet are derived from Rudolf Steiner's spiritual philosophy, but also acknowledge the Buddhist tradition of mindfulness. Offering strategies to boost self-confidence, self-reliance, inner stability and concentration, they are intended for anyone seeking personal growth. The exercises are perfect for enriching everyday life, but can also help in times of stress, mental and emotional crisis, burn-out and in the context of psychiatric and psychosomatic therapies. In a series of short chapters illustrated with beautiful colour photos, this booklet offers accessible and easy-to-follow commentary and instructions on creating a path of inner development and balance.KLAUS ADAMS, born 1961, trained as a nurse at Herdecke district hospital. He has worked as a nurse at Friedrich-Husemann Clinic in Buchenbach, near Freiburg, Germany, since 1990. He took further training in psychiatry and is a practice manager and expert in anthroposophic nursing and an IKAM auditor (International Coordination Centre for Anthroposophic Medicine at the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum). He has taught for many years on healthcare and nursing training courses, is a tutor for soul exercises and other aspects of anthroposophic psychiatry, and has authored various publications on anthroposophic psychiatric nursing.WOLFGANG RISSMANN M.D., born 1948, studied medicine in Freiburg, Germany, and Vienna, subsequently specializing in psychiatry. From 1987 to 2013 he was chief physician at the Friedrich-Husemann Clinic in Buchenbach near Freiburg. Since 2014 he has run a private practice for psychiatry in Hamburg. He works in training of medical students, physicians and other medical professionals in the field of anthroposophic medicine and psychiatry.MARKO ROKNIC, born 1958, trained as a nurse at Herdecke district hospital. From 1990 to 2009 he was a nurse at the Friedrich-Husemann Clinic in Buchenbach near Freiburg, Germany, and since 2009 has been a nursing manager at Sonneneck Psychosomatic Clinic in Badenweiler, Germany. He took further training in psychiatric nursing and is an expert in anthroposophic nursing, a trainer in Wegman/Hauschka rhythmic massage, and a health pedagogue (AfW Freiburg). He sits on the advisory board of the association for anthroposophic nursing, and has taught for many years in healthcare and nursing training. He is a tutor for soul exercises and other aspects of anthroposophic psychiatry, and has authored various publications on health education and nursing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Finding Inner Balance
• Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855845849
• ISBN 13: 9781855845848
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In the midst of our lives we can find ourselves pulled in many different directions. As a result, it is easy to lose our sense of self. Nonetheless, we can find and strengthen the inner core of who we truely are. Moreover, we can rediscover and regain inner equilibrium and tranquillity without retreating from the world. 

Ever since ancient times, people have sought to reestablish inner balance by using various meditative practices. The soul exercises described in this brief book are derived from Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual philosophy, while also acknowledging Buddhist tradition and mindfulness meditation. Offering strategies to boost self-confidence, self-reliance, inner stability, and concentration, these exercises are intended for anyone seeking personal inner development. The exercises are perfect for enriching daily life. They can be especially helpful during times of stress, mental and emotional crisis, burn-out, as well as within the context of psychiatric and psychosomatic therapies. 

In a series of short chapters, illustrated with beautiful color photos, this book offers accessible, easy-to-follow commentaries and instructions for creating a path of inner development and balance. 

Originally published in German as Das innere Gleichgewicht finden: Seelenübungen für Achtsamkeit, Herzenskultur und Willensstärke (Berlin, 2015).

About the Author

Matthew Barton is a translator, editor, teacher, and poet, and taught kindergarten for many years at the Bristol Waldorf School. His first collection of poems was Learning To Row (1999). He has won numerous prizes for his work, including an Arts Council Writer's Award and a Hawthornden Fellowship.