Human - Cosmos - Humus
Course short description
In this series of three modules on the topic of “human – cosmos – humus”, we will look at anthroposophical principles underlying biodynamic agriculture, study the human constitution and how our whole being is linked to the evolution of the earth and interwoven with the cosmos in its rhythms and formative forces. We want to shed light on these topics from an interdisciplinary perspective and therefore have a guest speaker in each session.
Can we bring these principles to life in a creative and meaningful way that is inspiring and invigorating and intuitively guide us in our biodynamic work?
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Dates and times
Next module starts on the 8th of September 2025
alsways on Mondays at 13:30-15:30 CEST/CET
Modul I: Human
23rd June, 30th June, 7th July 2025
Modul II: Cosmos
8th September, 15th September, 22nd September 2025
Modul III: Humus
17th November, 24th November, 1st December 2025
People involved
Eduardo Rincón G.
Co-leader of the Section for Agriculture since August 2024. Studied a bachelor’s in biology and did a master’s degree in Phenomenology applied to Art and Science. Worked for several years in Veracruz, in the Gulf of Mexico doing research in tropical plant ecology and lived for almost a decade farming in a high dessert in the central region of the country.
Philipp Reubke
Philipp Reubke was born in Stuttgart. He studied philosophy and German language and literature. From 1989 he worked as a Waldorf teacher in France, first as a German teacher at the Waldorf School in Colmar, later as a Waldorf kindergarten teacher.
He is a member of the Hague Circle - International Council for Steiner Waldorf Education. Since October 2020, he has headed the Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum with Constanza Kaliks.
Demi Franco
Demi Franco is a medical doctor with the strive to see and understand health, illness, and the individual as a whole. She has made her Ph.D during the International training in Anthroposophic medicine at the Emerson College in UK and gained work experience in different parts of the world.
"I am dedicated to accompanying and supporting people in their healing process and their inner development, which goes hand in hand with my developmental path as a physician. "
Mariano Kasanetz
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1971, Mariano Kasanetz studied physics and music and was a lecturer in mathematics and physics. He was ordained a priest of the Christian Community in 2004 and has been active in the parish of Buenos Aires ever since. Since September 2019, he has been head of the Stuttgart seminary.
Dennis Klocek
Dennis Klocek has been gardening in harmony with the rhythms of nature using the Biodynamic method for 40 years. He is co-founder of the Coros Institute, an internationally renowned lecturer, and teacher. He is the author of nine books.
https://soilsoulandspirit.com/
Liron Israely
Liron Israely is the founding director of the Adama Haya Center, which offers training, inputs, and project management services for agriculture in the service of life, from biodynamics to regenerative farming.
He is about to complete a PhD at Tel Aviv University in the fields of stream restoration, soil conservation, and agricultural training. Liron is actively engaged in international forums and projects, such as the BFDI training, research and Advisory, and the Beter Cotton standard. A prep maker and Jyotish student, what a mix.
Ueli Hurter
Co-Leader of the section of Agriculture, since 2010. Board-member of the General Anthroposophical Society, since 2020.
In the Supervisory Board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International, since 2020. For 30 years biodynamic farmer in Switzerland on ‘Ferme de L’Aubier’ an Co-entrepreneur in the associative initiative L’Aubier, until end of 2020.
Course Design and Details
The course consists of three modules with three 2-hours-sessions each.
A few days before the session begins, an introductory podcast will address the general themes. During the session itself, we will explore these themes in more depth through dialogue and group discussion. In addition to inspirational talks, plenary sessions and small group exchanges are part of the session. There will be self-study in the form of preparatory reading tasks and homework, participants are asked to compile their own learning material from the self-study and the Zoom session. The live sessions will be recorded and recordings will be available for the participants.
It is a course designed especially for biodynamic farmers, trainers and advisors, but also all other people who are interested in biodynamic agriculture or work in this field are very welcome. An interest in anthroposophical topics is expected.
The main language will be English with Spanish interpretation. The input and dialogue in the third session on the 7th will be in Spanish with English interpretation.
Module "Human"
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In the first module of the course we start with image of the human being, go through the 4 constitutions to the laws of nature and the rhythms of the earth and then come to the farmer between the earth and the cosmos. We hope to interweave these themes and always remain practical so that we do not lose touch with biodynamic agriculture.
Registration Information
Fees per module:
To make participation possible, we have decided to offer 3 different fees. The fees refer to one module.
Please decide for yourself which price you can pay and thus support our work.
Thank you very much for your contribution
CHF 25 - CHF 65 - CHF 95
Proposed fee for entire course: CHF 150
You would like to participate but the fees are too high
We would like to make participation possible for everyone.
Please send a message via contact formular below and we will confirm your registration
Registration
Registration for the second module "Cosmos" open until 6th of September 2025:
Technical requirements
Desktop, Laptop or Tablet Computer with up-to-date browser and, microphone & video camera
Zoom Application (Zoom Client for Meetings, free download: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting)