Equine Assisted Coaching
Equine assisted coaching uses horses to help move clients past their limiting beliefs and behaviours into their true being: a place of genuine trust and self-love. From this centre, clients are able to live more authentic and powerful lives, where they are capable of manifesting their goals and dreams.
How does it work? The mind hides some of our deepest feelings, but there is a part of us which has not forgotten our true nature. Encoded in our body's cellular memory lie our hidden beliefs, feelings and wisdom. When activated through mind/body integration, cellular memory can reveal patterns and beliefs that are different from what we consciously say we want. Using the wisdom of the coach and the interaction with horses, clients are guided through a learning process (body/mind integration) that is centered around uncovering these beliefs and discovering the gifts within.
Horses - The horse is an important key. The horse lives in
the moment and responds to the internal feelings of
the client. When the client's external behaviour does
not match her true feelings, the horse notices and
responds. As a result, participants have the opportunity
to become aware of the feelings which lie beneath the veneer of their conscious mind. In a supportive
environment, they are guided to observe and
trust these feelings. Once clients become aware of
their true feelings, they are able to develop new and
conscious responses. Through the process, significant
insights and possibilities arise to promote the release
of fear, frustration, stress or old trauma patterns.
Who is it designed for?
This process is suitable for children, adults and professionals who wish to gain a greater understanding of themselves or who want to overcome specific blocks in their lives.
What are the benefits? Through equine assisted coaching, clients can reconnect a powerful umbilical cord to their true self. Once this connection is restored life regains its joy and spontaneity, and a clear sense of purpose and meaning emerges. Clients begin to trust their feelings as they bubble to the surface. Without the need to repress feelings, the client reconnects to the heart of their life and the core of their self. The client learns that the connection to feelin gs is what gives life its spark and meaning. With this powerful connection intact, there is no need to look outside oneself for rules about how to act or behave. As a whole, the process helps develop emotional intelligence, self-responsibility, non-verbal communication, intuition, and the ability to live in the moment. The client experiences a greater authenticity and courage to be themselves, as well as the ability to move powerfully in the world around them. What the world needs most is you!
The process does not create an artificial person who is better at abiding by a new set of rules. Rather, it guides the client into a place of self-awareness and self-responsibility. It is more an undoing of superficial effort, a letting go of striving and a relaxing into genuine self love. When clients reconnect to their true self, they gain the confidence to bring their own unique abilities, joy and perspective to the world. Instead of trying to be someone else, the participant discovers her own inherent value as a human being and the gifts she has to offer the world.
