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Paneurhythmy

The non-traditional methods the Master applied in his work with the disciples culminated in his most original creation: the Paneurhythmy. It is a sacred dance, a combination of movement, music, and words. It is performed in a circle, in couples, at specially composed music. The meaning of this dance can be traced to the etymology of the word Paneurhythmy: "a sublime cosmic rhythm". It consists of three parts: the actual "Paneurhythmy" including 28 exercises, "Sunrays" and "Pentagram". The Paneurhythmy can be performed by an indefinite number of people. The music can be played on a variety of instruments, in line with the law of freedom. The violin, however, dominates: it is the instrument that most resembles the human voice. The Paneurhythmy is performed early in the morning, in the open, so that pure air and light may penetrate freely the human body and renovate it. From the early days of spring to the end of the summer positive energies are in action in nature. During that time, the performing of Paneurhythmy creates conditions to utilize those energies. "Each exercise is a psycho-physiological act. Every thought, every energy needs to be embodied in order to find expression." The Master also said: "The universal harmonic movement of all Being is Paneurhythmy. When one performs these movements, he is in harmony with all Being." "The movements in Paneurhythmy are full of meaning. They have magical powers and an effect on the whole world, not only on us. These movements are borrowed from nature, from the entire Universe, and are in harmony with the cosmic rhythm." The Paneurhythmy was created gradually. The Master taught the disciples the first exercises in 1932. They were all studied at Izgrev, and rapidly became a morning routine for all its inhabitants. As a connection with the energies of nature, the Paneurhythmy was most effective when performed high in the mountains. It's practicing during the summer camps in the Rila Mountains became a healing ritual for all who performed it consciously.

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Putting up your hand means calling for the help of the intelligent forces. Opening your hand while your arm up means that wisdom opens up to radiate light. Your arm should be raised at an angle of 45°. When you move it back, it should be also at an angle of 45°. This is how the electromagnetic energies can flow properly and you attain harmony.

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Clapping your hands means that human love and wisdom combine to create something that is good. Every exercise is a psycho¬physiological act. Every energy, every thought need to materialize in order to be expressed

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Raising one of your hands means accepting something. Moving it down means giving. One hand helps the mind, the other the heart.

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Stepping on either leg stimulates the chakras, and positive and negative, creative and constructive flows are exchanged

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The movements of Paneurhythmy are intelligent. They have a magical power and influence the entire world, not only those who perform them, because they are borrowed from nature, from the universe, and are in harmony with the cosmic rhythm.

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Putting both hands up symbolizes that you are ready for work. The arms should be straight. This is how you get in touch with the forces of nature. Moving your arms upwards means evolution, heading from the physical to the divine world. Moving them downwards means involution, from God to earth. When we go to God, we need to take something to Him. Moving down means bringing down the good things God gave us to take to earth, a blessing for ourselves and others.

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The front part of the hand symbolizes the divine world, the central part  - the spiritual world, and the back part - the physical world. When you move your hand, project your mind into it. Keep your fingers together, do not spread them out

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Cover of the first publication of Paneurhythmy, 1938.

The meaning of the Paneurhythmy exercise is to harmonize, regulate and transform the energies that function in the human organism. Each movement is a projection of divine thought.   

The head'should be exactly between the Sun and the Earth, i.e. strictly perpendicular to the Earth. The exercises should be performed with concentration, with the limbs outstretched. This state symbolizes blessing! Mali is the centre and the transformer of the energies of the sun and the earth. This transformation requires exercises based on a profound knowledge of man and the cosmos and their relationship.

If you move your arms correctly, you will deal intelligently with the world of humans. If you move your legs correctly, you will deal well with the animal world. If you have the right position of the spine and the connected muscles, you will know how to deal with the plant world and how to draw on its fluids.

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