We've all heard "practice makes perfect." But what if repeating the same movement is actually making things worse?
In this episode, Mary unpacks one of the most important distinctions in nervous system-based movement work: the difference between repetition and refinement. While repetition strengthe...
We often expect improvement to happen step by step, like climbing stairs. You work with your horse or dog, and you think progress should be steady and visible. But that's not how the nervous system actually learns.
In this episode, Mary explains why real learning often looks like long plateaus foll...
This episode is a departure from my usual format.
I’m sharing something more personal and vulnerable, rooted in what’s happening in the world right now, because it feels too important to ignore.
At its heart, this episode is about perception. How easily we can be influenced to see what we expect t...
Many people do bodywork with their horses or dogs, and it can feel helpful in the moment. Muscles soften. Tension eases. The animal looks more comfortable.
But there is something deeper available.
In this episode, I talk about the difference between bodywork and brain work, and why that distinctio...
Discover how selecting a keystone practice like Feldenkrais can create positive chain reactions throughout your life. Learn how gentle movement sequences can improve your riding, sleep, emotional resilience, and creativity while building a foundation for lasting transformation.
Key Takeaways
- A key...
Are there things about yourself or your horse that you'd like to fix?
In this episode, I challenge the notion that you or your horse needs fixing.
Instead, we embrace a holistic approach. Drawing on my 30 years of experience as a Feldenkrais teacher specializing in horses and riders, I explain ho...
Key Takeaways
- Pulling on the tail can harm horses with back tightness, triggering a defensive response
- Instead of pulling, support the tail forward to relax the muscles
- Focus on building trust and offering...
Do you feel crooked in the saddle? You're not alone! In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Horses, we'll dive into the problem of uneven seat bones.
This common issue isn't just about aesthetics. It can affect your riding ability, contribute to a lack of confidence, create physical disco...
You'll hear why one or more of these essentials may disappear when you tack up your horse or step into the saddle.
Learn how you and you...
I recently had the honor of being a guest on Karen Rohlf's Horse Training in Harmony podcast. Karen is an exceptional teacher and trainer and puts an emphasis on developing a relationship based on connection with your horse. Plus, she's a delightful person! I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Plea...
Did you know that YOU get to decide who you are?
Not your parents, teachers, siblings, friends, coworkers, or random people on the internet.
But most of us don’t realize that. We’ve let others shape us and decide who we are. We create our identities, often at a young age.
And these identit...
Let's talk about how you - and your horse - can effortlessly improve your movement and well-being. Despite aging, injuries or even limiting beliefs!
Here's what you can learn in this episode:
1. Keeping Mobility, Flexibility, Balance and Confidence Despite Aginng or Injury (or both!) Tips to Hel...
