Learn why the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ is gaining in popularity among equestrians. This innovative approach can improve your flexibility, balance and strength. And it can feel almost effortless.
In this episode, you'll hear how the Feldenkrais Method can improve your ability to ride easily and ...
Host Mary Debono, Feldenkrais Method Practitioner, shares insightful stories and practical wisdom on the profound impact of cultivating flexibility of body and mind for horses and riders.
Mary describes real-life examples, showcasing how gentle, mindful movements can lead to remarkable changes...
Would you like to take something that you're probably already doing and make it much more beneficial for your horse?
In this short episode, you can learn how to:
- Develop your ability to tune in to your horse and identify areas of tension or soreness
- Reduce neuromuscular tension in your horse ...
Many of us move in ways that lead to injury, strain and pain. That's a recipe for resistance and frustration - for both you and your horse!
In this episode, you'll discover how to use the 4 pillars of healthy movement to improve your athletic ability and be a better partner for your horse. ...
Did you know that YOU get to decide who you are?
Not your parents, teachers, siblings, friends, coworkers, or random people on the internet.
But most of us don’t realize that. We’ve let others shape us and decide who we are. We create our identities, often at a young age.
And these identit...
Let's talk about how you can effortlessly improve your movement. And your horse's performance.
Many of us force ourselves into a straighter posture and endure uncomfortable stretches in an attempt to improve our position and flexibility. And we use that same mindset with our horses. We use o...
Discover how haltering sets the tone for your interaction with your horse and how simple changes can elevate your equine relationship. You'll hear how mindful haltering can even improve your horse's willingness and athletic performance!
In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to pay at...
In this episode, you’ll learn how horses and humans get stuck in “habit ruts” that contribute to stiffness, soreness and general unhappiness. Mary will explain how to use small changes to your everyday routine to break out of that rut and help you and your horse become more flexible, focused an...
I'm sharing a quick, sure-fire way to tame your anxiety. It's a simple, powerful exercise that you can do almost anywhere.
And it'll not only reduce your stress and calm your nerves, it'll get you into a more creative, receptive state. That means you'll come up with creative solutions to proble...
If your horse expresses displeasure when being groomed, tacked up or blanketed, how do you respond? Do you correct your horse with a verbal "Hey, knock it off!"? Or do you administer a slap?
Or do you reassess what you're doing and (gasp!) actually LISTEN to your horse?
This episode explo...
Want to move with greater ease AND feel happier too? You're in luck! Feldenkrais Method movement lessons not only help improve posture, flexibility and balance, but may help you cultivate greater happiness, optimism and wellbeing too.
In this episode, Mary explains how doing Feldenkrais movem...
Do you think you lack the talent, opportunity or confidence to ride better? Do you think your horse is too stiff, spooky or lazy to do the things you really want to do?
If you answered yes to even one of those questions, you have have a limiting belief. And you're not alone. Virtually all o...