The revolutionary approach that's transforming how we work with animals and ourselves
As a movement specialist who's worked with thousands of horses, dogs, and their humans, I've seen the same frustrating pattern play out countless times: the harder we try to "fix" movement problems, the more resis...
In this episode, movement specialist Mary Debono reveals why forcing change in your horse, dog, or yourself often backfiresāand what to do instead. Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method and the Debono Moves approach, Mary explains how the nervous system's primary job is protection. When we try to "fix...
Have you ever noticed that one side of your body moves more smoothly than the other? Maybe your right leg slides effortlessly while your left feels sticky, or you turn more easily in one direction than the other. Your horses and dogs have these asymmetries too.
Most people try to fix the "harder" s...
Discover how to shift from the conventional "fix-it" approach to animal bodywork to creating a tactile conversation with your animal's nervous system. Rather than attempting to stretch, release, or realign body parts, Mary Debono reveals how supporting the nervous systemāthe body's true control cent...
What if the way to connect more deeply with your horse or dog wasnāt by doing moreābut simply by noticing more?
In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Life, Mary Debono explores how mindfulness, the simple act of noticing your present experience, can radically transform your life and the lives...
What if confusion was actually a sign that you're learning, growing, and transforming?
In this episode, Mary Debono invites you to view confusion not as a stumbling block, but as a bridge to greater self-awareness, improved movement, and deeper connection with your animal. Drawing from the Feldenkr...
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Want to improve your horseās movement without force or rigid techniques? Discover how connectionānot controlācreates lasting change. In this episode, Iāll share why stretching and traditional fixes often...
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What if the key to helping your horse or dog move with ease wasnāt about āfixingā them butĀ connectingĀ with them?
In this episode, I challenge the idea of correction-based approaches and explain why true change happens through mindful support, not force. I introduce myĀ Possibilities in MotionĀ f...
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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.
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Stressing is often a habit. A bad one! Training the brain to focus on what's going well can break the habit of constantly finding what's wrong.
Your brain can be trained to focus on the positive, leading to more positive experiences in life. This mindset shift can create a richer, more rewarding re...
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You may pay attention to how your horse looks and feels, but do you notice how your horse SOUNDS?
Listening to your horse's footfalls can help you detect imbalances in your horse's movement and posture. And catching such imbalances early, while they're hardly noticeable, may prevent them fr...
