Our Horses, Ourselves: Discovering the Common Body: Meditations and Strategies for Deeper Understanding and Enhanced Communication
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (670 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570767521 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. The result is we not only have a closer, more intuitive connection with our horses, we are more trustworthy, more comfortable in our own skin, and better prepared to act with balance, sensitivity, and kindness in all our relationships.. For years horse trainers and equine exp
Force is never part of this. Her approach is truly that of a Compassionate Equestrian." —Allen M. Brilliant and heartfelt."—Jon Katz, New York Times Bestselling Author, Former Executive Producer of CBS Morning News"What Paula Josa-Jones has doneis to bring each aspect of the combined arts of equitation and dance into new and sublime focus." —Carly Simon, Singer/Songwriter"A breath of fresh airwhere any one of us with a true desire to really be with horses, to partner with them in work, pleasure, or competition, should begin." —Linda Tellington-Jones, Bestselling Author, Founder of the Tellington Method Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Bestselling Author and Founder of Body-Mind Centering®"Paula Josa-Jones shares a unique