Episode 17 - Glenda Monasch

The Newfield Ignite Podcast

Glenda Monasch is a Eurythmy trainer who works with this form in the context of therapy, pedagogy, and performance. Her childhood in South Africa and studies in Europe have shaped her life path in this expressive form that includes soul, breath, poetry, and movement.

Is there a language that is common to all human beings? An original language that unites our inner world with our bodies and with the outside world? How can this non-verbal language help us reconnect with the world? With our true nature?

In this conversation, Glenda explores the origins of eurythmy, a unique use of sound and movement inspired by ancient ways of being in the world. This practice has to do with rhythm, which she believes is the basis for all life. Through sounds and gestures, the practice allows people to articulate their ‘soul experience,’ the relationship of their soul to the world. The sounds strengthen the soul. Body, breath, and sound together help re-initiate people to both their inner and outer worlds.

Glenda shares touching personal stories of how impactful events in her life opened a path to Eurythmy and to the welcoming of play and discovery in the art of healing.