Elsa Gindler (19 June 1885 – 8 January 1961) was a somatic bodywork pioneer in Germany.
Born in Berlin, teacher of gymnastik, student of Hedwig Kallmeyer (who, in turn, had been a student of Genevieve Stebbins).
From her personal experience of recovering from tuberculosis (it is said by concentrating on breathing only with her healthy lung and resting the diseased lung), Gindler originated a school of movement education, in close collaboration with Heinrich Jacoby.What Gindler had called Arbeit am Menschen (work on the human being) emphasised self-observation and growing understanding of one's individual physically related condition. Simple actions such as sitting, standing, and walking were explored, as well as other everyday movements.
This became one of the bases of body psychotherapy since many of the most influential body psychotherapists studied with her or "Sensory Awareness" with Charlotte Selver at the Esalen Institute around 1962.
During the Nazi-period of Germany, Gindler used these investigations and experimental exercises with her students to covertly help people who were persecuted by the regime.
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Some of their strengths
Elsa Gindler has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Compassionate, Intense, Charming, Energetic, Intelligent, and Passionate.
Charming and Quick-witted
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Elsa Gindler is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Elsa Gindler well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Elsa Gindler as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Dynamic and Imaginative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Elsa Gindler is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Logical and Reasonable
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Elsa Gindler tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.
Some of Elsa Gindler's challenges
While Elsa Gindler has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Elsa Gindler can be Emotional, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Difficult, Perfectionist, Standoffish, and Irritable.
Hypocritical and Self-centered
One of Elsa Gindler's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.
Elsa Gindler must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Irritable and Moody
Elsa Gindler is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Indecisive and Distracted
Finally, Elsa Gindler also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.
