The Imaginative Perception of Health & Disease
April 2014, Portland, OR
Related to Body Health, Soul Health, Spiritual Paths
Type: Audio, Podcast | Posted Sep 23, 2025
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A lecture series exploring the intersections of spirituality, nature, and holistic healing.
In the first lecture, Dennis goes into the medieval perception of nature as a goddess, examining the intricate concepts of Natura Naturans and Natura Naturata. He shares about the interplay between flow and resistance across various realms, from spirituality to human physiology, with references to figures such as Lucifer and Ahriman through the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Knowing medieval perspectives can inform and enhance our modern understanding of nature and spirituality.
In the next lecture using imaginal exercises, he stresses the importance of forming accurate diagnostic images in holistic healing. The emotional and psychological layers of a person’s pathology can be understood by integrating symbols from the natural world and subjective-objective consciousness. Through the lens of Jungian techniques, such as working with mandalas and dreams, Dennis guides you towards personal and spiritual healing.
The third lecture explores the human eye as a bridge between spirit and matter, detailing Rudolf Steiner’s insights on spiritual adversaries and the oscillation between euphoria and depression. With practical tools such as the evening review practice and biography work, you will learn how to strengthen the life body, sharpen memory, and recognize symbolic language in your own healing journey. Dennis connects these spiritual practices with neurological processes, offering an integrated view of human resilience.
The last session brings a creative image-making process inspired by Carl Jung, illustrating how symbolic imagery facilitates inner healing and personal transformation. Through historical practices and exercises, Dennis emphasizes the importance of building an inner practice space for holistic growth.
Lecture 1
Introduction to Medieval Perceptions of Nature, Natura Naturans and the Concept of Zoe, Lucifer and the Light That Casts Shadows, Flow and Resistance: The Great Polarity, The Role of Consciousness and the True Self, Fields and Gradients in Nature and Technology, The Healing Power of Images and Initiation
Lecture 2
Introduction to Diagnostic Techniques, The Role of Symbols in Diagnostics, Characterological Dispositions and Pathology, Natural World Symbols and Healing, Understanding and Working with Symbols, The Mandala as a Diagnostic Tool, Practical Exercise: Working with Partners, Reflection and Projection
Lecture 3
Introduction to the Human Eye and Meaning, The Human Condition and Spiritual Dynamics, Role of the Human as a Rectifier, Luciferic Temptation and Human Inflation, Balancing Euphoria and Depression, Initiation and Mediocre Practice, Symbolic Language and Self-Reflection, The Power of Backward Thinking
Lecture 4
The Role of Artistic Process in Healing, Understanding the Dialogue Across the Threshold, Symbolism and the Medallion Exercise, Exploring Polarities and Becomings, Building the Hut: A Practice for Transformation, Listening to Tone and Gesture, Life Gesture and Reciprocal Relationships, Exploring the Orbit of Venus, Venus and the Human Body, Imaginative Cognition and Spiritual Guidance, The Role of Yarrow in Biodynamics, The Power of Imagination in Healing, Balancing Media Consumption and Creation, The Principles of Education and Initiation, The Future Role of Healers
Dennis Klocek, MFA, is co-founder of the Coros Institute, an internationally renowned lecturer, and teacher. He is the author of nine books, including the newly released Colors of the Soul; Esoteric Physiology and also Sacred Agriculture: The Alchemy of Biodynamics. He regularly shares his alchemical, spiritual, and scientific insights at soilsoulandspirit.com.
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