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Learn Practical Strategies to Cultivate Awareness and Release Tension

Join host Mary Debono as she explores the harmful effects of doing too much, both for humans and horses. Through anecdotes and insights, discover how excessive tension impacts movement and well-being.

Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness and release unnecessary effort. Tune in for a transformative discussion on achieving greater ease, harmony, and vitality in your life and your equine partnerships.

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Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h61

Key Takeaways 🔑

- The Feldenkrais MethodⓇ teaches how to let go of unnecessary tension and find a balance between doing and not doing.

- In horses, tightness in the back can be caused by a lack of flexibility in the rib cage.

- The Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and Debono Moves help horses and humans develop a sensory distinction between engaging and not engaging certain muscles.

- Small, slow movements and focusing on initiating movements from different points can develop this sensory distinction.

- Unnecessary tension and effort in humans can be felt by horses and affect their interactions and well-being.

- Increasing awareness of how we move, breathe, and direct our attention can positively impact our relationship with horses.

- The key is to do less and find ways to make movements feel easier by letting go of unnecessary tension.

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your horse are unwell or injured.