This podcast is full of originally crafted classes by Sarah Baumert. It is an intersection of her yoga teaching and training in the Feldenkrais® method. Classes include sensory rich movement experiences for a more resilient and healthy nervous system to help you feel a greater sense of ease and comfort in yourself.
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Sarah has been creating podcast classes since 2007. Listen to free yoga and Feldenkrais® classes to support your home practice. Each podcast is an originally crafted class taught by Sarah Baumert. Episodes range in length, level and style. Sarah's teaching is alignment based, unhurried, and rich with somatic inquiries. Her cueing is effective, easy to follow, and uses visualizations of postures to allow for unexpected growth and depth. You will find live unplugged versions of her classes, as ...
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The Somatic Primer Podcast promotes a cross discipline of somatic dialogues that strive to discover the common threads that run through them all. The Somatic Primer Podcast hosts interdisciplinary conversations from experts in their fields and sharing those ideas within the larger somatic community.
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Meet the experts on the frontlines: individuals with first-hand experiences facing a range of challenges. Their personal stories not only provide unique insights but also open up new possibilities for how we navigate our own lives.
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In each episode, we discuss ideas and experiences about the Feldenkrais Method®. You will learn skills that move you from pain to comfort, anxiety to ease, explore learning and spark creativity. Check it out! You will like what you hear.
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To help you through challenging times, David Zemach-Bersin has recorded five free Soothe & Calm audio exercises. Safe and short, these sensory-learning exercises are 18-25 minutes long and will bring your brain and body back to a relaxed, restorative neurological state.
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Hi, I'm Jeffrey and I am a Feldenkrais Method and Kinēsa practitioner. Feldenkrais and Kinesa are somatic practices that focus primarily on helping people become aware of the invisible, habitual choices they make. What we don't know we're doing is where the gold is. Through experimentation, you can find new and better choices. We use movement as the primary vehicle for exploration. But why movement? People are numb and disconnected from their bodies. Movement is connected with and influences ...
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Our conversations explore embodying human potential. We dive deeply into the connections between the sensory body, the cognitive mind and emotional intelligence - and specifically the relevance of the Feldenkrais Method today. Join us if you are a Feldenkrais enthusiast, movement teacher, philosopher or interested in your own human evolution. Feldenkrais: Moving into the Unknown is led by Heidi Carroll, Kym McGregor and Libby Murray, embodied scientists who are currently training to be Felde ...
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The details matter! If you are a rider and struggle with making the changes in your position that improve how you follow your horse's movement and your communication with your horse, my Feldenkrais movement education, along with years of teaching and training will help you achieve your goals.
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Legacy Life: Mind & Feldenkrais: Train your brain for whole life wellness: Lessons with Jill Wigmore-Welsh
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Jill Wigmore-Welsh Helping you sleep well, move beautifully, with a clear mind and a joy filled creative life www.jillwigmore-welsh.
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Equiosity is the podcast about all things equine with a special emphasis on the horse-human bond.
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On Sex, Money & Rage, we talk about everything that's "taboo". All the stuff your parents forgot to mention growing up. Psychedelics. BDSM. Kinks. Healthy Rage. Emotions. Boundaries. Sex, Money & Rage provides powerful tools to help you dominate life's toughest moments. Go to https://www.sexmoneyrage.com/podcast to find out more. Email ellie [at] sexmoneyrage.com for guest opportunities and podcast Q&As.
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Sharon Starika is a Guild Feldenkrais Practitioner with over 25 years of experience with thousands of individuals ranging from Children with special needs as young as 7 months old, to adults who have all types of challenges ranging from surgeries to strokes, that bring on movement restrictions, pain, and or daily life limitations making one's life less fulfilled and enjoyable. Her involvement with the Certified Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education began in 1984 when she had a debilitatin ...
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Ever wonder why a hug feels so good? Or a massage? Or hot baths? It is because these are the sorts of “words” our bodies understand. We can’t command a muscle to relax with a thought or a sentence. We have to speak the body’s language. We do this by combining love and attention with movement and touch. Music works too. This is the language our bodies understand. The Happy Body Podcast takes a different approach to tackling the challenge of physical pain and sickness by combining the wisdom o ...
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A podcast about creating balance, using reward based training techniques with host Angelica Hesselius and guests. Coming from the view on horse training as enrichment we will look at ways to create a relaxed, gymnastically sound horse who wants to train as much as we do. Groundwork, riding, husbandry or vet care training all will work better if our horse´s is in balance. But what do different types of balance look like and how do we create it? This podcast aims to explore different ways of a ...
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Do you want to create a life with horses that nourishes body, mind and spirit? Do you value self-awareness, curiosity and kindness? You’re in the right place! In this podcast, we’ll cover an array of connected topics. We’ll discuss how to improve body awareness, flexibility and balance for both you and your horse. We’ll explore how anxiety and tension affect horses and humans, and what you can do to promote relaxation and confidence. Since your thoughts affect not only you, but your horse as ...
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Discover how to conquer debilitating chronic pain by using a groundbreaking, self-directed approach pioneered by Dr. David Hanscom. His methods have been used by hundreds of patients to eliminate chronic pain and regain control of their lives.
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Coach Jiu Jitsu John on his early morning drive to class. Lots of topics in discussion including the ins and outs of running our school, being a coach, and making the most of life.
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Welcome to the Thoughtful Movements podcast! My name is Joe Webster and I am a Feldenkrais Practioner. I also have 20 years of experience studying and teaching Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation. In this podcast I am offering recorded lessons that were taught during my online Feldenkrais class. The Feldenkrais Method is a mind-body practice that directs you through various movement sequences, combined with guided attention, in order to effect profound changes in our physical self organisation and ...
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Two regular guys living on the beautiful island of Malta, with interests in gut health, research chemicals and spirituality combine, to go on a journey through the unknowns in alternative health, fitness, medicine and science to create more awareness for themselves, in turn providing small doses of positive information for their listeners. Jamie and Stephen aim to tackle difficult topics covering mental health, auto immune illnesses and spirituality, through interviews with experts and those ...
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Sylvan Healing, a charitable organisation focussed on bringing healing to everyone, shares in this podcast recordings from our various meditations, healing sessions and guest talks. If you are able to make a donation, however small, it would be greatly appreciated as it is only by these that we are able to continue to give healing to all those in need. Donate here: https://sylvanhealing.org/donations/donate-to-support-the-sylvan-healing-sanctuary/ Join with us by listening today.
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A podcast for the Nordic Walking Community, both current members; those considering taking up this wonderful exercise; and people who want to learn more. Each week, I interview an expert in Nordic Walking and discuss the benefits of Nordic Walking on both physical and mental health. I am Mary Fulton, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia.
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Movement and Creativity Podcast
Tiffany Sankary, Artist, JKA, Feldenkrais® and Organic Intelligence® Practitioner
Nervous system love and inspiration exploring the intersection of Feldenkrais®, Organic Intelligence®, Authentic Movement, and creative process. Audio collages, interviews, and guided practices with Tiffany Sankary and guests. Movement from pain, stress, anxiety, and disconnection towards ease, pleasure, creativity, and community.
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OneTaste (onetaste.us), a leading educational organization in the field of relationships, intimacy and mindful sexuality offers a lecture series of wide ranging interest – from leadership and purpose to music, spirituality and sexuality. Join Professor Jorge Ferrer of the California Institute of Integral Studies in an exploration of the intersection between sex and spirit; or folk musician, Jennifer Berezan, as she opens to music and the sacred. Meet environmental pioneer Ocean Robbins as he ...
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Hello, friends! My name is Samantha Elizabeth, I am the founder and master coach at Samantha Elizabeth Coaching and Consulting. As a self-proclaimed “stress mess”, I understand the weight of stress and how it impacts everything we do. Stress can get the better of us, so why not talk about how we can survive and perhaps thrive in this life? In this new podcast series, we will explore what causes stress and stress management techniques to help you find some inner peace. Some episodes it will j ...
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Episode 108: Today’s class is a short Feldenkrais lesson that will be done lying on the back. This simple, but effective lesson, creates a sense of wholeness and connection from your feet to your head. This lesson is from the Feldenkrais Mini Lessons course that can be purchased. This self paced course has 16 mini lessons ranging from 15- 30 minute…
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Movement Made Easy: Feldenkrais for Flexibility and Strength
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In this episode, Mary tackles a common question: "Can you really increase flexibility and strength without stretching or pushing your limits?" Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method, Mary explains how improving body awareness and reducing unnecessary tension can lead to greater strength and flexibility. Whether you're an athlete or simply looking to m…
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Episode 289 Michaela Hempen And Anita Schnee Feldenkrais Work Pt 3: Visualization
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Episode 289 Michaela Hempen and Anita Schnee Feldenkrais Work Pt 3: The Role of Visualization in Riding Instruction For the past ten years Michaela has been studying with a Feldenkrais Practitioner, Nathalie Van Cauwenberghe. In the previous episodes Michaela described some of the riding challenges which the Feldenkrais work has helped her to solve…
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Robert Chuckrow: Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments
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On this episode I had the pleasure to speak with taiji teacher Robert Chuckrow. He has studied (Taiji), (Qigong),under masters such as Cheng Man-ch’ing, William C.C. Chen, Elaine Summers. He has written four books on T’ai Chi: The Tai Chi Book, Tai Chi Walking, Tai Chi Dynamics, and Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments. https://www.chuckrowtaichi.com/ …
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Episode 292 Assessing Your Horse's Physical Comfort And A Goat Story
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For this conversation Dominique and I both wanted to follow up on our previous conversation with Michaela Hempen. We were talking about horse welfare. Dominique shared some useful resources that you can use to assess your horse’s physical welfare. These included Anja Beran’s Train Your Eye DVD, the horse grimace scale, and the equine discomfort eth…
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Episode 108: Today’s class is a short Feldenkrais lesson that will be done lying on the back. This simple, but effective lesson, creates a sense of wholeness and connection from your feet to your head. This lesson is from the Feldenkrais Mini Lessons course that can be purchased. This self paced course has 16 mini lessons ranging from 15- 30 minute…
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Why Your Horse’s Nervous System Resists Change—and What to Do About It
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In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Horses," Mary Debono delves into the often-overlooked concept of working WITH a horse's current movement patterns, however "incorrect" we may think they are, instead of trying to force a change. Mary explains how many equestrians, in their desire to help their horses move better, may inadvertently cause …
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Episode 291 Michaela Hempen Pt 2 Horse Welfare - The Role We Play
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This conversation was prompted by an event that occurred just before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the top dressage riders had to withdraw because of a video that showed her whipping a horse during a training session.The video came out just as Dominique and I were planning our next podcast recording. Dominique said her social media…
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Sam F.S. Chin: I Lie Chuan/ Zhong Xin Dao, The Martial Art of Awareness
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Sam F.S. Chin is the co-founder of the art I Liq Chuan / Zhong Xin Dao system. Master Sam Chin was profoundly influenced by Buddhist meditation. Combining mindfulness and awareness with the traditional martial art his father had taught him Master Chin developed what would become I Liq Chuan. I Liq Chuan is the art of cultivating consciousness based…
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Idle Hands Are the Devil's Playground: Drugs, Overdose, and Recovery
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Episode Summary Noah, my ATV guide in Alaska, joins me on this episode of Wisdom Shared. Last season, we heard from Noah's mom, Melissa, who talked about her sobriety journey. In this discussion, Noah courageously shares his difficult journey with pills. He nearly died. He offers advice, hope, and solidarity to others facing similar struggles. His …
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Episode 290 Michaela Hempen Pt 1 Horse Welfare And Olympic Sparks
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This conversation was prompted by an event that occurred just before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the top dressage riders had to withdraw because of a video that showed her whipping a horse during a training session.The video came out just as Dominique and I were planning our next podcast recording. Dominique said her social media…
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3 C:s to check before riding. Connection. Confidence. Cues
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Three C:s to check before riding. -Connection -Confidence -Cues (aids) This is a modified version of a horsemanship structure I learned when first starting pony clubbing. The meaning is to assess your horse (and yourself) to keep you and your horse under threshold and communicating well. Back then the focus was more on an obedient horse, in my teac…
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Move Better, Ride Better: 10 Weeks to a Stronger Horse-Human Connection
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💥Get all the program details here: https://tinyurl.com/mwyh-0824. 💥 Body, Mind, and Connection. These are the three pillars that support a harmonious connection with your horse. In this episode, you'll learn why - and how to strengthen those pillars. Unlock your potential as an equestrian with the Move with Your Horse Foundations program, a transfo…
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Harmony in Motion: Creating Lasting Improvements for Horse & Rider
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💥Want to learn more? Join the Move with Your Horse waitlist!💥 https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse 🐴 In this episode, we conclude our six-step series on creating horse-human harmony. Step Six is the crucial final step: exploring and enjoying movement with your horse, both on the ground and in the saddle. Key highlights: - A comprehensive review of …
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Lama Losang: The Golden Eight-Petaled Lotus
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Lama Losang (Dr. David Bole) is a fully ordained monk, he completed his traditional three-year retreat in 2004. Lama Losang is also an acupuncture physician, a Tai Chi teacher, and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. He teaches wellness and Buddhism around the country. He has recently published a book titled, The Golden Eight-Petaled Lotus, Book One: Wisd…
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Unlocking Harmony: A Hands-on Approach for a Happier, Healthier Horse
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💥Get a free audio/video exercise at: marydebono.com/breathinghorse💥 Learn about Steps 3, 4, and 5 of the Six Steps to Creating Horse-Human Harmony. Discover how to use your hands to relieve your horse's tension and improve their movement and well-being. In this episode, you'll hear practical tips to help your horse feel more comfortable and connect…
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with chaplain and pain coach Bonnie Lester. She explains the different techniques she uses to help herself and her clients. Examples of these approaches include getting better sleep, sensory stimulation, humor and play, planning to do things that will make you feel more comfortable during …
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Episode 288 Michaela Hempen & Anita Schnee Pt 2 The Link Between Feldenkrais Work And Riding Well
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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Anita Schnee and Michaela Hempen. Michaela has been our guest on this podcast many times. She’s talked to us about the research project she did on cribbing, about single subject design, and more recently about how animal welfare is assessed.When it comes to horses Michaela and I share a love of beaut…
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Unlocking Harmony: Intentional Breathwork with Your Horse
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💥Get your special gift at: marydebono.com/breathinghorse💥 Mary Debono explores step two of her six-step framework for creating harmony between you and your horse. This bonus episode focuses on the importance of intention, breath, and loving energy in connecting with your horse. Mary shares personal anecdotes and practical tips, along with a free au…
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Unlocking Harmony: Improve Your Movement, Improve Your Horse
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In this episode, you'll learn all about Step 1 of the Six Steps to Creating Horse-Human Harmony. You'll hear Mary explain how enhancing your body awareness can lead to better communication, trust, and overall well-being for you and your horse. Mary Debono, an expert in the Feldenkrais Method and creator of Debono Moves, guides you through practical…
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with chaplain and pain coach Bonnie Lester. She shares her experiences with chronic pain, delving into the profound impact it had on her life. She details the various experiments she tried with alternative approaches to find what would work after conventional medical treatment offered little relief. Her brea…
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Episode 287 Michaela Hempen And Anita Schnee Pt 1 Feldenkrais Work And Riding
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Michaela Hempen has been a frequent guest on this podcast. She has talked about her cribbing research, single subject design, and more recently about how animal welfare is assessed. When it comes to horses Michaela and I share a love of beautiful movement, so she has also joined us when we talked with Anja Beran, the classical rider whose work insp…
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Cyndi Lee began teaching meditation 30 years ago with the blessing of her root guru, the great Tibetan master, Gelek Rinpoche. Cyndi is known for integrating yoga asana and Tibetan Buddhism. From 1998-2012, she founded and ran the renowned OM yoga Center. OM yoga Center was the first NYC studio to offer Buddhist meditation classes. Cyndi is the aut…
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How to Create Horse-Human Harmony in Six Steps
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To join the Move with Your Horse waitlist, click here! 💥 In this episode, we delve into the core issues that equestrians face, both for themselves and their horses. Whether it's stiff hips, an aching back, or a horse that's resistant or stiff, these concerns all boil down to one essential desire: achieving greater harmony with your horse. Join Mary…
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Episode 286 Susan Friedmana & Rick Hester Pt 3 - Least Intrusive Principle
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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Dr Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. In this episode we begin with a question to Susan: Is the teaching standard known as Lima the same as the hierarchy of behavior change procedures that Susan has written about? Susan provides an historical perspective for the LIMA acronym, and for many of the other l…
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Mindset Shift: Unlock Equestrian Potential at Any Age
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In this episode, Mary Debono shares a transformative shift in her approach to helping riders achieve their best. Moving beyond the traditional focus on balance in the saddle, Mary introduces the concept of "biological optimism," highlighting the potential for improvement at any age or fitness level. Through her extensive experience with the Feldenk…
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Will Johnson: Breathing Through the Whole Body
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My guest this week is Embodiment teacher Will Johnson. Will Johnson has been a Buddhist practitioner and Rolfer for more than forty years. He and his wife live in Costa Rica, where they have created the Hollow Bamboo Retreat Center. Will has written several books including Breathing Through the Whole Body: The Buddha’s Instructions on Integrating M…
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Sensitive Horses: Building Trust and Connection
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Have you ever wondered how to transform a sensitive, easily spooked, or defensive horse into a confident and relaxed partner? You'll hear about specific cases where observing subtle cues and applying gentle, supportive touch made a significant difference in a horse's emotional and physical well-being. We'll also explore the art of understanding and…
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Episode 285 Dr Susan Friedman And Rick Hester Pt 2 Building Bridges
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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Dr Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. Dr Friedman has been a frequent guest on this podcast. She is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. She is pioneer in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis in the handling of captive and companion animals. Her interest in deve…
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Episode 284 Dr Susan Friedman & Rick Hester Pt 1 Why Ethical Guidelines Matter
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This is Part 1 of a three part conversation with Dr. Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. Dr. Friedman has been a frequent guest on this podcast. Most of you I’m sure already know Susan. But just as a reminder, Susan is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. She is a pioneer in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis…
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Transforming Horse Training: Building Partnership and Mutual Respect
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What if horse training could be more about partnership and mutual respect than following rigid regimes? On this episode of the Easier Movement, Happier Horses podcast, Mary Debono uncovers the transformative approach of facilitating learning opportunities for your horse. By focusing on what your horse already finds easy and gently expanding on that…
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James Nestor is an author and journalist His book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was an international bestseller. James is currently hosting breathing workshops and he is working on a new book. To find out more about James please visit https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/ Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show. If you would l…
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Bible Mistranslations and LGBTQ Marginalization: A Pastor's Daughter Speaks Out
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Episode Summary Sharon "Rocky" Roggio is my special guest - the producer and director of the award-winning documentary "1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture." This film explores the profound impact of a mistaken biblical translation of the word "homosexual" and its consequences on culture, religion, and the LGBTQ community. Rocky shares he…
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Body Awareness Breakthrough: Are You Sabotaging Yourself (and Your Horse)?
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Can the way you think about your body transform your riding experience? Join me, Mary Debono, on the Easier Movement, Happier Horses podcast as we explore a crucial concept for equestrians: understanding the difference between using body parts in isolation versus independently. This might sound like a subtle shift, but it can lead to a profound imp…
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Transforming Stress, Anxiety and Pain Through Feldenkrais Techniques
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Senior Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin. He discusses the two aspects of the Feldenkrais method, which include physical work in the office and lessons for home practice. He guides the listener through a movement exercise, emphasizing the importance of reducing effort, observing…
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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 how our nervous systems develop habits and how, by work…
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Unlocking Calm and Healing with the Feldenkrais Method
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Senior Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin. He discusses the neuroscience behind anxiety and pain and how the Feldenkrais method addresses these. He explains the Feldenkrais emphasis on slow movements to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and promote calmness and a sense of safety. He talks a…
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Episode 283 Dr Claire St Peter And Abbie Cooper Pt 3 Why Do We Choose Aversive Procedures?
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This is part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter from the University of West Virginia and one of her graduate students, Abbie Cooper.Abbie has been comparing behaviors that were trained with either positive or negative reinforcement when they are placed under conditions of extinction. What happens to behavior when training goes sideways …
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Matteo Pistono: Breath How You Want To Feel
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In this weeks episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Matteo Pistono. Matteo Pistono is a writer, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide. His new book is Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Tool Kit for Better Health. Matteo has authored numerous books including Meditation: Coming To Know Your Mind, Fearless in Tibet and In …
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Walking Around Your Center Line - Feldenkrais
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Episode 107: Today I am going to share a lesson that introduces us to how the hip and shoulder joints relate to our spine, and how they coordinate for walking. This is an intro class for the Feldenkrais Walking Series: Walking From Your Spine. The context for this series is to learn about how our limbs and our spine move in relation to each other. …
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Walking Around Your Center Line - Feldenkrais
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Episode 107: Today I am going to share a lesson that introduces us to how the hip and shoulder joints relate to our spine, and how they coordinate for walking. This is an intro class for the Feldenkrais Walking Series: Walking From Your Spine. The context for this series is to learn about how our limbs and our spine move in relation to each other. …
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The Surprising Benefits of Movement Improvement
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Beyond better performance, learn how improved movement can boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and create a deeper connection between you and your horse. Discover ways to make saddling up a positive experience and explore a holistic approach to movement that unlocks a happier you and a happier horse. Beyond Performance: Boost Confidence: Discover how…
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Episode 282 Dr Claire St Peter & Abbie Cooper Pt 2 When Training Goes Sideways
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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter and one of her phd candidate students Abbie Cooper.Last week Abbie looked at a study in which she compared positive and negative reinforcement - what happens to behavior when training goes sideways and the individual is no longer getting reinforced for actions that had been produc…
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Pulling on Your Horse’s Tail
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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 new options to the horse - Prioritize somatic education and integrated movement over structural manipulation - Consider the "Move with You…
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Tsering Dorje: Translating the Hatha & Vajrayana Yogic Texts
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In this weeks episode, I had a conversation with Tsering Dorje. Tsering studied Buddhism in both monastic and academic settings for the past twenty years. He translates ancient Hatha and Vajrayana texts. His focus is on the body-oriented yogas in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. Tsering has a Newsletter on substack where he posts his translations. Below…
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Craig Rebuck, Energy Healer and Feldenkrais Practitioner, ‘The Healer The How and The Why’ #57
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Today we interview Craig Rebuck, Craig is a very experienced Energy Healer and Feldenkrais practitioner. He has also spent over 30 years at the Sylvan Healing Sanctuary, a charity based in London aimed at bringing healing and meditation to those in need for whatever they can afford. Listen as I discover how emotional traumas shaped his destiny and …
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What can interoception, body scanning, and proprioception reveal about your overall "body budget"? We try a left eye awareness lesson as an example. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.…
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Injured and Can't Ride? Here's What You Can Do to Improve
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Injury keeping you out of the saddle? Learn actionable steps to help you stay connected to your horse, facilitate your healing, and improve your horsemanship. Learn about mindful movement, mental training, and creative ground exercises. Use your recovery time to deepen your connection with your horse and come back to riding even stronger than befor…
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The Keys to Healing from Childhood Parental Alienation
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Lisa Goodpaster, author, childhood trauma educator and founder of the Stephood Project. She explains how parental alienation happens following divorce when the mother and father are unable to co-parent. This can create extreme anger in the affected children and result in the formation…
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Episode 281 Dr Claire St Peter And Abbie Cooper What Happens When Training Goes Sideways Pt 1
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This is part one of a three part conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter, the chair of the Department of Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University, and one of her graduate students, Abbie Cooper. Abbey is reporting on a study she has just completed for her Masters Thesis. In part 1 she is describing the study. Undergrads were presented with a com…
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