FACILITATED EQUINE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (FEEL®)

“Horses invite you to emerge into deeper levels of authentic expression and to listen to the calling in your heart”

— Kathy Pike

FEEL® is a cutting-edge modality for developing human potential. In experiential interactions with horses, people gain self-knowledge and acquire skills that lead to positive life changes. Being in “horse time” encourages us to be fully present in the moment. When you are grounded and centered, you can make choices in how you respond rather than reacting on autopilot. Interacting with a horse is a unique time of self-discovery and reflection.

Horse as Teacher

Horses access the wisdom of their entire bodies, allowing them to read and respond to the energy around them. They provide a pathway to reconnect with the natural world and an access point for you to be fully present. The present moment is the only point where we have the power to change.

Horses are masters at guiding you to overcome blocks and limiting patterns all without bias or judgment.

In a natural setting, horses are fully grounded and connected to the earth. Their ability to sense, engage with, and shift energy is second nature to them. Horses help us develop an awareness of our emotional and energetic states and the ability to make choices in alignment with our most authentic selves.

No previous horse experience is required. No riding is involved. All activities are done on the ground under the careful supervision of a certified facilitator.

FEEL ® Services

“Horse time” encourages us to be grounded and fully present in the moment. This supports you in making informed choices about how you respond to situations rather than reacting on autopilot.

Step into horse time with any of these experiences.

Horse Guided Mindfulness Circles

Using a combination of guided seated or walking meditations with the horse, our mindfulness gatherings offer a gentle way to set aside the week's stressors, breathe, and fully immerse yourself in a peaceful environment to just be.
No experience required. Small group sizes.
Sessions scheduled bi-weekly
May – September.
For more information please contact Dorothy at 604-989-3625 or email dorothy@hearthorseconnections.ca
FEEL ® Sessions

Available in private one-on-one sessions or small group workshops.
Let our horse teachers help you reconnect to the wisdom of your heart and your authentic self. In these individual sessions and workshops we explore:
- What horses teach us about the wisdom of our bodies
- Honouring emotions as information
- Setting and respecting boundaries
- Recognizing the false versus authentic self
- The energetic field.
One-on-one sessions are approximately 90 minutes.
Available individually or in a bundle of 3 sessions.

HEARTMATH®

“The power of the heart is to be connected with who you are at the deepest level”

- Eckhart Tolle

Founded by Doc Childre, a global authority on reducing stress, building resilience and optimizing personal effectiveness. HeartMath® entails practical, scientifically validated heart-based tools and technologies that people of all ages and walks of life can use to enhance health, performance, and well-being. The HeartMath System has been used by Fortune 500 companies, first responders, hospitals clinics, and thousands of people around the world.

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t have to control you. By learning how to manage your thoughts and emotions through heart intelligence, and with practice, you can build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and peace. By engaging your genuine heart’s commitment more often, you can create a more fulfilling life, even during the challenges of change.

HeartMath ® techniques help bring you into coherence. Personal coherence is an optimal state in which the mind and emotions are brought into alignment and in sync with the energetic heart’s intuitive guidance. Practicing the state of coherence creates a cascade of neural and biochemical events that benefit the entire body – especially our mental and emotional stability

This journey is not just about managing stress – it’s about unlocking the full potential of your heart’s intuitive guidance and living in alignment with your true self.

Benefits of learning HeartMath® Tools and Techniques:

More resilience and vitality
An overall sense of well-being
Mental clarity and focus
Improved relationships
Increased composure in challenging situations
More effective communications
Better cooperation among co-workers and team members
Reduced feelings of overwhelm and generalized stress

HeartMath® Services

The HeartMath Building Personal Resilience™ Experience

This is a focused and practical program, that combines personalized mentoring with scientifically validated tools to help you self-regulate your body’s response to stress and build resilience. You will learn life-long skills that you can use at any time to increase well-being and quality of life experience.

This 7-week program includes:

A pre-program Stress and Well-being Assessment and Debrief
5 weekly mentoring sessions using HeartMath® techniques tailored to your individual needs
A post-program Stress and Well-being Assessment and Debrief
Weekly support with tips and ideas to implement with ease.

Sessions are done on ZOOM from the comfort of your own home.
Pre-requisite: Attend an Introduction to HeartMath Building Personal Resilience™ Experience.

HeartMath® Curious?
I offer a free Introduction to the HeartMath Building Personal Resilience™ Experience.
There is no obligation to join the program after the introduction.

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INTERACTIVE EQUINE TAI CHI®

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished”

- Lao Tzu

Interactive Equine Tai Chi®, developed by Jenny Pim, has been designed for people to practice in collaboration with an equine partner. It combines the positive effects of being in the presence of the horse’s energy with the benefits of Tai Chi-inspired movement. It has a calming effect on humans and horses as it allows the energies of the human and horse to mingle and merge in a mutually beneficial way. As both horse and human respond and relax, you can experience how your energy benefits the horse while receiving the magnified effects of the calm energy of the horse.

It is a gentle yet powerful way to experience how we all affect each other energetically. Benefits include calming the nervous system, promoting emotional and mental relaxation.

Sharing space in this way allows us to connect with the horse and ourselves at a deeper, more subtle level. The horse comes to know us, and we experience ourselves as energetic beings like them, a part of and connected to the flow of life.