Activity-based Stress Relief
Seven Exercises to Rediscover Yourself
ABSR stress management programs offer a set of eight-week courses designed to conquer various types of nervousness. We combine the practical tasks with eurythmy exercises that correspond to the levels of the eightfold path, which forms the background to the everyday exercises.
The program aims to provide support for individuals grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, or pain. With ongoing practical trials and continuous development, it has garnered profound feedback from numerous participants.With their structured structure and holistic approach, the exercises help you to calm down and draw new strength and zest for life.
The structure and intent of ABSR programs draw parallels to the well-established MBSR programs. Both entail eight-week exercise regimens that amalgamate mindfulness practices, physical training, and behavioral observation to aid individuals dealing with stress-related challenges. Additionally, both programs derive their philosophies from spiritual foundations: MBSR finds inspiration from Buddhism, Zen meditation, and yoga, while ABSR is rooted in the eightfold path, anthroposophical studies, and eurythmy bodywork.
From week to week you will learn about seven different stress factors that trigger blockages or chains of blockages and thus cause stress. But for each of these stress factors, there is a simple practical exercise that counteracts them and, in combination, has an immediate beneficial and liberating effect:
Seven amplifiers of stress factors |
playfully transformed and dissolved by |
Forgetfulness |
Conscious misplacement of objects |
Jumpiness and anxiety |
Changing handwriting in a playful way |
Self-doubt and over-anxiousness |
Thinking texts and circumstances in reverses order |
Restlessness and loss of control |
Changing habits in a playful way |
Dependencies |
Temporarily refraining from small wishes |
Compulsion and indecision |
Practicing decision-making with the heart |
Being hunted by thoughts |
Refraining from criticism and self-criticism |
The practical exercises are complemented by simple movement exercises (eurythmy) that focus on the relationship between outer movement and inner experience, promote your sensitivity and self-awareness and allow your breath to become deep and free. They are chosen to illustrate the theme of the week, make it accessible to the senses and reinforce the effect of the exercises.
Self-study
The video materials comprehensively explain the exercises, making the course suitable for self-study, either individually or with friends. Lovingly designed run-throughs are available to enrich your daily practice with suggestions. Through this, humor, tranquility, and self-compassion naturally flourish, evolving into reservoirs of self-assurance and infusing joy into daily life.
Seminars
Discover our guided seminars on our Seminars page, which offer structured and supportive journeys through the program led by certified ABSR Coaches. The seminars include weekly meetings, opportunities for mutual encounters with fellow participants, and interactive dialogues.
Research
Extensive ongoing research on ABSR programs has been in progress since 2017. For more information, explore our Research pages or the bibliography below.
Summary
ABSR programs are pragmatically designed with a secular approach, aligning with the direct life experiences of the participants. ABSR programs comprise seven straightforward yet remarkably effective stress management exercises, facilitating individuals in coping with life's demands. The mindfulness exercises of eurythmy create space for relaxation and recuperation and promote your emotional balance and well-being.