The last living direct disciple of Johannes Heinrich Schultz gives a first-hand account of the birth and early development of Autogenic Training, recalling interesting anecdotes from his teacher. The initial aim to introduce the trainee to the experience of calmness has been misinterpreted in some quarters as if the method were just “tranquillity or relaxation exercises”. The experience of tranquillity/peace when practising autogenic training is generated in the first place via