About Our Horses, Ourselves
For years horse trainers and equine experts have sought new ways to tap into that which for many remains elusive: the ability to use the human body, and our often neglected power of intent, to explain to the horse what we want, as well as receive in and understand his answer. From the Feldenkrais Method®, Alexander Technique, and yoga, to Tai Chi, Aikido, and other martial arts, we have used various areas of study seemingly unrelated to horses and riding to gain new insight as to how to achieve a soft, fluid connection with our equine partners.
Now in this fascinating book, dancer and choreographer Paula Josa-Jones examines this age-old conundrum from a whole new angle, combining her two greatest passions: movement and horses. By helping us develop greater somatic awareness - consciousness of breath, integrated and coherent movement, and the understanding of movements and touch as potent channels of communication - she opens unexplored doors to the true partnership with horses we seek.
Through stories, strategies, and over 65 meditations and gentle exercises, Josa-Jones shows us both how to develop this awareness away from the horse, as well as how being with the horse can help this consciousness continue to evolve.What we nd in these pages not only brings us a closer, more intuitive connection with our horses, it helps us become more trustworthy, more comfortable in our own skin, and better prepared to act with balance, sensitivity, and kindness in all our relationships.
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