Mindful Movement: The Missing Link in Dog Training #46 #canine #debono moves #dog training Nov 27, 2024

Want to communicate better with your dog? Beyond treats and verbal cues lies a powerful hidden language - your movements and mindset. Learn how simple self-awareness can unlock new levels of trust, behavior, and connection with your best friend.

Through personal stories and practical examples, you’...

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Beyond Stretching: An Intelligent Approach to Flexibility #100 #debono moves #equinemovement #humanmovement feldenkrais method flexibility stretching Nov 15, 2024

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Discover why traditional stretching might be holding you back. Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and Debono Moves offer a revolutionary, science-backed approach to improving flexibility and movement for both riders and horses - with...

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Why Changing Your Dog's Environment Boosts Learning #36 #canine #debono moves #humanmovement canine mobility feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," Mary Debono builds on the previous episode's discussion about the power of novelty and variation in enhancing your dog's nervous system. She explains how changing the context or environment when working with your dog—whether during hands-on practic...

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Rethinking Routine: How to Boost Your Dog’s Health #35 #canine #debono moves #humanmovement canine mobility neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," Mary Debono delves into the transformative impact of introducing novelty and variation into your dog's life. By gently shifting routines and creating new experiences, you can stimulate your dog's nervous system in positive ways that lead to improve...

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Why Your Dog’s Nervous System Resists Quick Fixes #34 #canine #debono moves canine canine mobility feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024

Mary Debono challenges the common instinct to correct a dog’s posture or movement problems. Drawing from her extensive experience with Debono Moves and the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ, Mary explains why forcing a dog into a different posture may backfire by triggering the nervous system's protective respons...

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Sticky Learning: Varying Context for Lasting Improvement #91 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Horses, Mary Debono continues her exploration of how to enhance your horse's learning and movement capabilities.

Building on the principles of the Feldenkrais Method, Mary discusses the importance of changing the context during practice sessions to...

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How Novelty Can Transform Your Horse’s Movement and Mindset #90 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024

In this episode, Mary Debono continues her discussion on how to work with your horse's existing habits to encourage ease and comfort. Building on concepts from previous episodes, Mary explains the importance of introducing novel, non-habitual movements that engage the horse's nervous system in ...

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Creating Safety in Movement: A New Way to Help Your Horse #89 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement Aug 19, 2024

In this episode, Mary Debono builds on the previous discussion about why it’s crucial to work with, rather than against, a horse’s current movement patterns.

Mary explains how supporting a horse’s tendency for spinal extension, for instance, can be the first step in helping the horse discover he...

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Why Your Horse’s Nervous System Resists Change—and What to Do About It #88 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement Aug 19, 2024

In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Horses," Mary Debono delves into the often-overlooked concept of working WITH a horse's current movement patterns, however "incorrect" we may think they are, instead of trying to force a change.

Mary explains how many equestrians, in their desire to ...

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Unlocking Harmony: Intentional Breathwork with Your Horse #83 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection connected breathing Jul 22, 2024

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Mary Debono explores step two of her six-step framework for creating harmony between you and your horse.

This bonus episode focuses on the importance of intention, breath, and loving energy in connecting with your horse.

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Unlocking Harmony: Improve Your Movement, Improve Your Horse #82 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement feldenkrais method rider Jul 17, 2024

In this episode, you'll learn all about Step 1 of the Six Steps to Creating Horse-Human Harmony.

You'll hear Mary explain how enhancing your body awareness can lead to better communication, trust, and overall well-being for you and your horse.

Mary Debono, an expert in the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and...

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The Power of Perception: Changing How You See Your Dog #29 #canine #debono moves #humanmind #mindset Jul 16, 2024

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In this mini episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," Mary Debono delves into the fascinating world of habits—not your usual habits like smoking or overeating, but the habits of perception. 


These are the unconscious ways we noti...

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