The Field of Universal Meanings Throughout this course, we’ve discussed the concept of Relaxation, and you’ve probably noticed that everyone has their own understanding of it. There are countless theories, personal beliefs, and philosophical interpretations — each resonating differently with individuals. But no matter what your personal definition of Relaxation is, no matter how it
Calming Signals & Relaxation Signs To effectively teach your horse Conscious Relaxation, it is essential to understand both Calming Signals and Relaxation Signs and to be able to distinguish between them. What Are Calming Signals? The concept of Calming Signals was first introduced by Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian canine ethologist, in her research on canine
Experiencing Relaxation Before we move on to teaching you how to teach your horse relaxation, it is crucial that you first understand and experience relaxation yourself. You cannot teach your horse something you do not have, feel, or fully comprehend. Relaxation is particularly tricky for us humans because it is a widely used concept —
The Process of Releasing Tensions: Understanding and Moving Forward with Grace I love teaching Conscious Muscle Relaxation to horses and their humans. Every time I do, I become even more convinced of what a fascinating and deeply moving process it is. When we enter the state of relaxation correctly, it becomes powerful and real. It
“With this practice, I want to share with you a piece of heaven that I have experienced with my horses—something you can effortlessly integrate into your everyday life.” — Anna Marciniak, founder of OneHorseLife You have probably heard of relaxation before. It’s a widely used term, yet it means something different to each of us.
Welcome to the Mini-HUGE-Course in Relaxation Technique for Horses I am so happy to have you with us on board this incredible Mini-Course! The experience ahead of you is called the Mini HUGE Course, and you will quickly discover why—because the changes it unlocks in your horse are truly HUGE. Even more exciting, the possibilities
“Your body relaxes and tenses your smooth muscles all the time. If you are not in charge of this process, then who is? UFO?” — Pawel Marciniak, co-founder of OneHorseLife Is
RTRT Long Reins — Practical Module 3 Walking in Connection, Synchronising the Human Body with the Horse’s Hind Legs, and Developing Fluid Movement from the Core In this third practical module, we develop the work further by moving from carefully supported first steps into more continuous connected walking. At this phase, the horse should already
RTRT Long Reins — Practical Module 2 Moving Together, Staying on the Track, and Developing Fluid Starts and Stops In this second practical module, we take the foundation from the first session further. The horse should already understand the basic static application of the RTRT Technique, accept the passive weight of the hands on the
RTRT Long Reins — First Practical Session with the Horse Establishing RTRT in the Static Application on the Long Reins, and Introducing the First Steps In this first practical session, we begin transferring the horse’s understanding of the static RTRT Technique from the box and short reins onto the long reins. The goal of this