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Self-Realization through Horseback Riding and Feldenkrais"Increasing awareness will help one to find a way out of confusion and free one's energies for creative work." Moshe Feldenkrais. English follows Hebrew announcement; scroll down for the EnglishIf you can't see the Hebrew, try setting View --> Encoding --> Hebrew (Windows) | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com BooksVideosDVDSearch by keywords: Posture The Feldenkrais method defines "posture" as a state from which a person moves with the greatest efficiency and with the least amount of conscious preparation. Posture is not a state of immobility, nor is it the same for everyone. Posture is a springboard for movement. Over time, people naturally become more cautious, less daring, and less willing to try new things. Posture changes accordingly, becoming more closed, stagnant, and less conducive for moving into action. Experimentation and movement are confined to the survival level, but we can operate on other levels apart from that of survival. When we fine-tune the subtle nuances of our movement, our level of survival also improves. People need to experiment with movement because the tensions and compulsive behavior reflected by movement are barricades to mental development, adventurousness and creativity. When the block is removed, personal initiative increases as well as creativity on the level of the individual with himself and vis-a-vis his environment. Click on the horse to go to the next page. | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com BooksVideosDVDSearch by keywords: Experimentation Everyone has patterns of movement. We develop them over the years, and they become a reflection of our own self-image, and the way we are perceived. Some of these habits are good, even necessary. But others are limiting, sometimes to the point of pain and injury and damage to the body. Through re-education we can restore our mobility to an optimal level, learning to experiment with our movement for the best results. A person who always takes the same route, following the same directions without ever trying an alternative route will eventually get lost when a signpost is moved or weather conditions change. But a person who knows the way from three different directions, in any kind of weather, and can freely adopt a different method of travel will not get lost so easily. The Feldenkrais Method teaches us to learn how to learn new ways to move.Click on the horse to go to the next page. | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com BooksVideosDVDSearch by keywords: Learning to Move People who sit at desks for long periods of time facing computer screens suffer from eye problems, backaches and headaches. Any work done in the same place under unchanging conditions is likely to result in inefficient monotony. Remember the motion of the horse? Side to side, forwards and backwards, up and down. The motion of the horse enables the rider to learn about himself, as well as about animals and other people. Movement on the horse's back and the connection with it constitutes an infinite source of experience in the most subtle, significant nuances of our own bodies. We learn to be aware of our inner perceptionsClick on the horse to go to the next page. | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com BooksVideosDVDSearch by keywords: Awareness and Inner Perception An ancient story tells of a test that used to be put to an intended bride on her first visit to her future in-laws. She would be asked to untangle a large web of knots. As she worked, the traits of her character would be revealed in her tactile sensitivity and inner serenity that enabled her to deal with situations without becoming impatient or frustrated. Even her breathing during the frustrating exercise would reveal a great deal about her ability to endure difficult situations. Finally, her resourcefulness in thinking of new ideas for solving the problem would also become apparent. Like the rider who must learn to get home in the mountains three different ways, the bride could have worked mechanically, according to precise instructions. But the knot might never have been untied. The Feldenkrais Method encourages the unique qualities of every individual. It teaches us to move physically in the way most appropriate for us, and by doing so teaches us about our selves. In our workshops, we do not fight individual differences, but encourage optimal work within the framework of each person's unique physical and mental make-up. Click on the horse to go to the next page. | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com BooksVideosDVDSearch by keywords: Workshops Our workshop activity takes a holistic approach to mental and physical health and combines an interesting, enjoyable experimentation experience with the aim of improving personal ability in many fields: Increasing capability of physical functioning by developing awareness of body and movement. Relaxation of tension accumulating as a result of many hours of one-dimensional activity. Alteration of routine movement patterns acquired over the years and have caused limitations in functioning as well as pain and damage Improvement in concentration and energy levels. The riding workshops for improving individual capability are offered to employees and executives in all fields, as well as to professions whose work entails protracted sitting in front of computers. The workshop is also recommended for physical therapists, psychologists and other therapists of various kinds as well as teachers in general. A workshop combining the Feldenkrais Method of Movement with Therapeutic Riding for the Blind and the VisuallyImpaired Blind people need to experiment with movement evenmore than sighted people because they tend to restrict their movements toa basic survival level, preventing themselves from developing confidencein their remaining senses.By easing tension and altering compulsive behaviorpatterns the losses which accompany the loss of sight can be substantiallyreduced to a less significant level.Horse riding is a unique sport which gives the ridera feeling of pride, height, mobility and speed which enhances his motivationto experiment and to learn. The Feldenkrais method is a learning process whichenables us to maximize our potential through developing awareness of ourbodies. The combination of horse riding with the Feldenkrais method can help the blind regain freedom of movement as well as a senseof vitality and joy, and therefore can greatly raise their self esteemand improve their self image.The workshop includes riding lessons, care and groomingof the horse, Feldenkrais group lessons and individual "handson" treatment using a 'dummy horse ,bolster and barrel.The Riding to Awareness workshop was successfullyincoorporated into a 4-week rehabilitation program that took place inSafed, Israel, this year attended by a group of 14 blind and visually impairedpersons. For further information please contact sandy@ariga.com Click on the horse to go to the next page. | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com BooksVideosDVDSearch by keywords: The Program We hold workshops for individuals and groups up to eight people. A session lasts about two and a half hours, either in a one-time experimentation session, or as a program of weekly or daily sessions. Riding Experience Symmetrical work on both sides of the body. Hand-eye coordination. Development of coordination and balance. Development of responsibility and self-confidence. Getting to know the horse and how to take care of it. Learning the mentality of the horse and the correct approach to it. Movement using the Feldenkrais Method. Development of physical awareness and individual attention. Improving motion capability. Development of free movement and spatial orientation. Work on apparatus as a means of applying acquired knowledge: "Dummy horse" Swing (bolster) Barrels BicycleClick on the horse to go to the next page. | Riding | | Feldenkrais || Posture || Experimentation || Learn to Move || Self-awareness || Bibliography || Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com Contact Sandy Kessler Sandra KesslerMoshav Ramat-RazielD.N. Tsfon Harei-YehudaTel: 972-2-5344222 Or, you can write to her online through sandy@ariga.com If you are interested in more about therapeutic riding, you'll want to check out Little Bits Riding Club home page, where John Fairchild has put together an impressive list of riding therapy web sites. If you're interested in the Feldenkrais Method try visiting The Feldenkrais Site maintained by Jerry Larsen.Bibliography Alon, Ruth (1990)  Mindful Spontaneity, Prism Press, England.Engel, Barbara Teichmann (1992) Therapeutic Riding Programs, Omnipress, Madison, WI.Feldenkrais, Moshe (1972)  Awareness Through Movement Harper & Row, San Francisco.Feldenkrais, Moshe (1981) Elusive Obvious, Meta, CA.Feldenkrais, Moshe (1988) Body + Mature Behaviour, Routledge & Kegan Paul, London Tellington-Jones, Linda (1992)  The Tellington Touch Viking, Penguin U.S.A.Tellington-Jones, Linda (1988) Equine Awareness Method, Breakthrough Publications, N.Y. Or search for more hippotherapy books at Amazon.com Search Amazon Now:  Back to the Top | Riding | | Feldenkrais | Posture || Experimentation | Learn to Move || Self-awareness | Bibliography | Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com sandy@ariga.com Contact Sandy Kessler Recommended hippotherapy links Adaptive Riding InstituteDisabled riders tired of the arena? Challenging horseback adventures, riding lessons, and recreational activities for all abilities. This program offers recreational horseback activities including trail rides, beach trips and horse camping trips in beautiful Oregon.Alaska Therapeutic Riding AssociationA non-profit organization providing horseback riding and animal-assisted activity therapy programs for children, especially children with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.Eagle Crest Theraputic CenterTexasFran Joswick Therapeutic Riding CenterSan Juan Capistrano, Ca. A non-profit organization that offers horseback riding as a means of therapy for people with mental and physical disabilities.Freedom RiderA catalog of equipment for people with disabilities who ride horses. Driving and vaulting equipment and anything to enable people to do more with horses. Free listing of events for disabled equestrians.Hearts & HorsesA non-profit therapeutic riding center located in Loveland, Colorado.Little Bits - Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaHorse riding for the disabled, summer camp, therapeutic horseback ridingMagic Moments Riding TherapyTherapeutic horseback riding therapy.In Diamond, MO.Mesa Vista FarmLocated 18 miles west of Richmond,in Powhatan, VA, offers traditional boarding, riding lessons and therapeutic programs.Mounted Miracles ETCNon-profit recreational/therapeutic center for disabled located in Southern Illinois east of St Louis, MO.North American Riding for the Handicapped AssociationNARHA is a membership organization which fosters safe, professional, ethical and therapeutic equine activities through education, communication, standards and research for people with and without disabilities.Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding ProgramNon-competitive horseback riding lessons to persons with disabilities and special needs.Over The Rainbow Special Needs Riding ProgramPort Orford, ORPartners in Equestrian Therapy (PET)Equestrian therapy for individuals with disabilities, on central California coast. We use Norwegian Fjords!Prancing Horse - Cameron, NCAccredited by North American Riding for the Handicapped AssociationRexford CenterA caring facility in New Haven, Michigan that offers therapeutic horseback riding for mentally and physically challenged adults and children.RideAble, for Equestrians with DisabilitiesRiding for persons impaired, or with dsability - Eugene, Or.River Cities Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.A non-profit 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide equine facilitated therapy and recreational therapy services to WV, KY and OH children and adults.Shady Hollow Assisted RidingA non-profit therapeutic riding center located in Birdsboro PASouthern Nevada Theraputic Riding Centernon-profit organization using horses as therapy for the disabled (hippotherapy)Special Equestrian Riding Therapy, Inc. (SERT)Therapeutic riding for the disabled.The CATRA PageCapital Area Therapeutic Riding Association. Therapeutic horseback riding, based in Grantville Pennsylvania. Articles, a bulletin board and links.Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaiirecreational and therapeutic riding and pony carts for children that have a physical impairment.Therapeutic Riding of TucsonA non-profit organization founded on the accepted principle that horseback riding is a unique form of therapy for disabled individuals.Vanessa Martin Equine Therapy ConsultantOffers seminars, clinics, training, and public address in all phases of therapeutic riding therapy.Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.A non-profit working horse farm of therapeutic challenge and reward for the disabled in Boxford, Massachusetts.Therapy with animals, a simply site listing links to various sites devoted to human therapy with the help of animals -- horses, dogs, cats, etc. Back to the Top | Riding | | Feldenkrais | Posture || Experimentation | Learn to Move || Self-awareness | Bibliography | Workshops | Workshops for the Visually Impaired and Blind Recommended links sandy@ariga.com sandy@ariga.com var data,nhp,ntz,rf,sr;document.cookie='__support_check=1';nhp='http';rf=document.referrer;sr=document.location.search;if(top.document.location==document.referrer|| (document.referrer == '' && top.document.location != '')){rf=top.document.referrer;sr=top.document.location.search}ntz=new Date();if((location.href.substr(0,6)=='https:') || (location.href.substr(0,6)=='HTTPS:'))nhp='https'; data='&an='+escape(navigator.appName)+ '&ck='+document.cookie.length+'&rf='+escape(rf)+ '&sl='+escape(navigator.systemLanguage)+'&av='+escape(navigator.appVersion)+ '&l='+escape(navigator.language)+'&pf='+escape(navigator.platform)+ '&pg='+escape(location.pathname);if(navigator.appVersion.substring(0,1)>'3') {data=data+'&cd='+screen.colorDepth+'&rs='+escape(screen.width+ ' x '+screen.height)+'&tz='+ntz.getTimezoneOffset()+'&je='+ navigator.javaEnabled()};document.write(' |
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