Kneipp therapy: Thuringia discovers the power of water!

Kneipp therapy: Thuringia discovers the power of water!

Bad Tabarz, Deutschland - Kneipp therapy is becoming increasingly popular in Thuringia and this is no coincidence. Especially in times when health and self -care are very popular, the treasures of naturopathy are rediscovered. Ulrike Czerny-Gööck, Managing Director of the Kneipp Association Thuringia, reports that the demand for offers such as watering and herbal hikes has increased suddenly. There are inquiries weekly that show how much people are interested in the healing powers of nature.

What exactly makes this therapy so attractive? The five pillars of Kneipp teaching are central: the health-promoting power of water, a balanced diet, the use of medicinal plants, movement and a balanced lifestyle. Sebastian Kneipp, the founder of this teaching, developed his principles between 1841 and 1897. Today, over 600 Kneipp clubs in Germany practice in an active community of around 160,000 members who have been read with passion and commitment, as can be read on the Kneipp Worldwide website.

Kneipp offers in Thuringia

The promotion of Kneipp therapy by regional health resorts is central to the health promotion of people. Thuringia offers 18 health resorts, whereby Bad Tabarz is the only state-recognized Kneipp healing. Bad Liebenstein is waiting for the official recognition for his Kneipp offers. The local health landscape is enriched by over 30 public Kneipp facilities in parks and on hiking trails, which are often supplied with natural healing water from the local sources.

Rainer Engelhardt, spokesman for the Thuringian Halesburger Association, emphasizes how contemporary Kneipp therapy is in today's health landscape. It is used in kindergartens, schools, rehabilitation clinics and nursing homes and takes on an increasingly important role in health tourism.

A look over the borders

Kneipp Worldwide, founded in 1962, shows that Sebastian Kneipp's teachings are not only of local importance. The motivation to spread a healthy lifestyle extends far beyond the borders of Germany. Kneipp is also known in countries such as Canada, the USA, Malawi and South Korea. Networking with international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the European Union, proves the globalized distribution and influence of the Kneipp teaching.

With the UNESCO recognition of Kneipp therapy as an intangible cultural heritage, another milestone has been reached. Tradition is not only kept alive through the active participation on health days and the construction and the maintenance of Kneipp systems; Kneipp applications are also introduced at schools and among seniors according to the Kneipp Association's certification guidelines.

More and more people join the celebrations for Sebastian Kneipp's birthday, which will be celebrated on May 17th. These events attract numerous interested parties and show that the knowledge and practices of Kneipp are still alive and have a permanent place in modern health culture.

Overall, the return to nature and conscious health promotion is not just a trend, but an invigorating paradigm that inspires many people in Thuringia and beyond and also motivates the good old snippets.

For everyone who is looking for a natural addition to their health awareness, the Kneipp offers are a real Eldorado. Whether on a day trip in one of the health resorts or when entering water on one of the numerous Kneipp systems-the possibilities are diverse.