EMHH Ep 54 Unlocking Your Potential: The 4 Pillars of Healthy Movement #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement feldenkrais method Apr 24, 2023
 

 

Many of us move in ways that lead to injury, strain and pain.  That's a recipe for resistance and frustration - for both you and your horse! 

In this episode, you'll discover how to use the 4 pillars of healthy movement to improve your athletic ability and be a better...

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Restoring Healthy Movement: A Conversation with Karen Rohlf and Mary Debono #equinemovement #humanmovement debono moves equine injury equine tendon injury feldenkrais feldenkrais method recovery from injury Apr 01, 2023

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...

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EMHH Ep 53: Reshape Your Self-Image to Move with Ease, Elegance and Balance #humanmind #humanmovement feldenkrais feldenkrais method Mar 28, 2023
 

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...

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EMHH Ep 51: Connection, Not Correction: The Key to Improvement for You and Your Horse #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement debono moves feldenkrais method Feb 24, 2023
 

 

Let's talk about how you can effortlessly improve your movement. And your horse's performance. 

Many of us force ourselves into a straighter posture and endure uncomfortable stretches in an attempt to improve our position and flexibility. And we use that same mindset with...

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Equine Massage or Feldenkrais MethodⓇ: What's the Difference? #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection debono moves feldenkrais method Feb 09, 2023

Many people who see me work with horses assume I’m doing a gentle form of equine massage. And I can’t blame them. They see me touching a horse, who is usually quite relaxed and happy. When I explain to the onlookers that I’m not an equine massage, but a practitioner of the ...

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EMHH Episode 46: A Common Cause of Back Pain in Horses and Humans #equinemovement #humanmovement back pain debono moves feldenkrais method Jan 19, 2023
 

Understanding and Addressing Back Pain in Horses and Riders

 Back pain and stiffness is a very common problem for horses and humans alike. And there's often a common reason why your back - or your horse's back - gets stiff and sore.

 In this podcast episode, I explain what...

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EMHH Episode 42: Movements that Make You Happier and Healthier #humanmind #humanmovement #mindset equestrians feldenkrais feldenkrais method Dec 19, 2022
 

Want to move with greater ease AND feel happier too? You're in luck! Feldenkrais Method movement lessons not only help improve posture, flexibility and balance, but may help you cultivate greater happiness, optimism and wellbeing too.

In this episode, Mary explains  how...

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EMHH Episode 41: What You Believe About Exercise is Wrong #humanmovement feldenkrais feldenkrais method Dec 14, 2022
 
You may think that creating strong habits around exercise is a good way to achieve your health and fitness goals. But what if I told you that your exercise habits could be increasing your risk of strain, stiffness and plain old boredom?   


In this episode, I'll share key...

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EMHH Episode 40: Going to Your Limit Will Limit You #humanmovement feldenkrais feldenkrais method Dec 07, 2022

You've probably have heard that if you want to improve, you have to push beyond your comfort zone. You're encouraged to go to your maximum, to develop more willpower. 

But is that approach REALLY serving you?

In this episode, learn when it's more effective to stay WITHIN your range...

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EMHH Episode 39 - Improve Your Movement by Changing How You Initiate It #humanmovement feldenkrais feldenkrais method Nov 30, 2022
 

Did you know that you can improve your movement simply by changing the very beginning of a movement? You can develop better body awareness and improve your coordination simply by pausing and changing the very BEGINNING of a movement. 

This applies to any movement that you do,...

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A Horsewoman's Remarkable Recovery From Torn Knee Ligaments #humanmovement acl injury feldenkrais feldenkrais method knees nervous system Sep 09, 2022

“After recovering from four severed ligaments in my knee and my fibula broken in three places after being dragged by a horse, I was walking, but limping and in pain daily. My pain would rotate from my knee, to my lower leg, then alternate feet. This went on for months and I wondered how to...

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EMHH Episode 11: How Mistakes Improve Your Riding #humanmind feldenkrais method Apr 01, 2022
 

Everyone makes mistakes, right? But it's HOW you make mistakes that determine if those errors help you reach your goals or hold you back.

In this episode, you'll learn how to harness your brain's ability to learn new skills.  You'll learn how to get better results. To effortlessly...

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