Why Your Dogā€™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 dogā€™s posture or movement problems. Drawing from her extensive experience with Debono Moves and the Feldenkrais Methodā“‡, Mary explains why forcing a dog into a different posture may backfire by triggering the nervous system's protective respons...

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Pausing with Purpose: A New Approach to Dog Care and Well-Being #33 #canine canine mobility debono moves feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024

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In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Dogs, Mary Debono introduces the concept of the "power of the pause" and its profound impact on mobility, dog training, and overall well-being.

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Sticky Learning: Varying Context for Lasting Improvement #91 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024
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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 Horseā€™s Movement and Mindset #90 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024
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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
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In this episode, Mary Debono builds on the previous discussion about why itā€™s crucial to work with, rather than against, a horseā€™s current movement patterns.

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

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Why Your Horseā€™s Nervous System Resists Changeā€”and What to Do About It #88 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement Aug 19, 2024
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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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From Fear to Freedom: Helping Dogs Recover From Fractures and Surgery #32 #canine canine fractures canine hip canine mobility debonomoves Aug 12, 2024

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In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," Mary Debono delves into the incredible healing journeys of Scooter and Zoey, two dogs who faced life-changing injuries.Ā 

Scooter, a small mixed-breed d...

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Movement Made Easy: Feldenkrais for Flexibility and Strength #87 #humanmovement feldenkrais method flexibility strength tension Aug 12, 2024
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In this episode, Mary tackles a common question: "Can you really increase flexibility and strength without stretching or pushing your limits?"

Drawing from theĀ Feldenkrais Method,Ā Mary explains how improving body awareness and reducing unnecessary tension can lead to greater strength and flexibi...

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Creating Safety: The Key to Your Dogā€™s Physical and Emotional Health #31 Aug 06, 2024

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Mary Debono delves into the importance of helping your dog feel safe, not just for their emotional health, but for their physical well-being and mobility too. Drawing on the story of Sunny, a five-year-old Labrador who struggled to r...

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Body, Mind, and Connection: Your Path to Suppleness, Confidence, and Harmony with Your Horse #86 #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement #humanmind #humanmovement debono moves feldenkrais method Aug 06, 2024
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Body, Mind, and Connection. These are the three pillars that support a harmonious connection with your horse. In this episode, you'll learn why - and how to strengthen those pillars.Ā 

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Harmony in Motion: Creating Lasting Improvements for Horse & Rider #85 Jul 31, 2024

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In this episode, we conclude our six-step series on creating horse-human harmony. Step Six is the crucial final step: exploring and enjoying movement with your horse, both on the ground and in the sad...

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More Flexible Knees: A Mindful Approach to Easier Movement for YOU #30 canine feldenkrais method knee pain knee stiffness knees Jul 30, 2024

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Ever wonder how you can enjoy more active time with your dog despite physical discomfort? This episode promises to teach you a gentle yet transformative approach to movement, inspired by theĀ Feldenkrais Method.Ā Learn how to enhance the flexibility o...

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