In Anthroposophical practice,"review" is a spiritual exercise in which the events of the day are recollected in reverse order. The effort involved is supposed to loosen the "I" from the physical body.
"Water-divining,dowsing." 73 p. 179
In Anthroposophical belief,the universe,the planets,evolution,and human life manifest rhythms: outward and inward pulsings. Waldorf teachers try to structure each class,day,and set of classes in rhythmical patterns. The musical and harmonic effects of rhythm are supposed to benefit the astral body.
One of the three main physiological systems,Steiner said — it involves breathing and the circulation of bodily fluids,especially blood. In non-Anthroposophic medical science,the lungs and heart are deemed parts of different systems,but Steiner categorized them together.
The inner man that embodies the forces of the rhythmic-circulatory system,Steiner said. Rhythmic man (or chest man) mediates between head man and limb man.
"The Archangel who is the Prince of Rain...." 80 p. 246
"Earliest Vedic book of sacred Indian literature...containing over a thousand hymns in archaic Sanskrit." 80 p. 246
"'The Path of Light
"Hindu for inspired person or seer." 73 p. 180[More accurately,a Rishi is a Hindu saint or sage.]
Solemn ceremonies or acts,often religious. Asused in Anthroposophy,rites are spiritual ceremonies meant to bring the spirit realm into Earthly life. Festivals and other activities at Waldorf schools are meant to serve as such rites.
