Frederick Eckstein
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Friedrich Eckstein was an Austrian polymath
, man of letters, Theosophist and a friend and temporary co-worker of Sigmund Freud
. He taught S. Freud the Yoga
.
He was also the husband of fellow theosophist and writer Bertha Diener
.
Polymath
A polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. In less formal terms, a polymath may simply be someone who is very knowledgeable...
, man of letters, Theosophist and a friend and temporary co-worker of Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud , born Sigismund Schlomo Freud , was an Austrian neurologist who founded the discipline of psychoanalysis...
. He taught S. Freud the Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
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He was also the husband of fellow theosophist and writer Bertha Diener
Bertha Diener
Bertha Eckstein-Diener, also known by her American pseudonym as Helen Diner was an Austrian writer, travel journalist, feminist historian and intellectual. Her book Mothers and Amazons , was the first to focus on women's cultural history...
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