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We talk a lot about creating a better connection with our horses. But how connected are we to ourselves?

In this episode, Mary welcomes her very first podcast guest, longtime student, colleague, and friend Leah Astrup. Leah is a lifelong horsewoman, Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner, and Equine Debono Moves Instructor.

Together, Mary and Leah explore how our own movement, balance, tension, awareness, expectations, and nervous-system state can profoundly influence our horses.

Mary and Leah also discuss why they don't approach horses or humans as something that needs to be "fixed." Instead, they look for what's working, follow the direction of ease, ask questions, and create opportunities for new possibilities to emerge.

Most importantly, they explore a question that gets to the heart of the horse-human relationship:

If we want a deeper connection with our horses, could the missing piece be learning to connect more deeply with ourselves?

Learn more about Leah and her work at IntegratedMovementllc.com.

Resources:

FGNA Fall Feldenkrais® Week - Free event! 🥳

Experience a gentle Awareness Through Movement® lesson and discover why enhancing your movement and awareness is often the first step toward helping your horse move better. (This FREE Zoom class is helpful for ALL humans, not just equestrians!)

You'll learn how to sit with greater comfort, balance, and ease. These benefits extend both on and off your horse. I'll also introduce you to Equine Rocking, a simple hands-on practice that can help improve your horse's comfort, awareness, and balance.

Date: September 29 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT. You must register to attend this Zoom class. Can't attend live? Register to get the recording - click here! 💫

💥Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥

Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series
Whether you're a rider seeking a balanced, secure seat on your horse, someone who spends long hours at a desk, or someone who wants to move through life with more ease, this innovative program will help you discover a more comfortable, balanced way of sitting.

Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥

Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. ⬅️⬅️⬅️

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical, veterinary, or training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or dog are unwell or injured. Always use caution when interacting with horses and dogs.

About the Host:

Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the performance, well-being, and partnership of animals and their humans.

Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for horse and dog enthusiasts. Her methods have helped animals and humans:

• Improve athletic ability and performance
• Enhance confidence and reduce anxiety
• Reduce physical limitations and discomfort
• Deepen the human-animal bond

Mary's flagship online programs, "Move with Your Horse" and "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," provide animal enthusiasts with an innovative approach that combines the concepts of Feldenkrais® with her signature hands-on work for horses and dogs (Debono Moves). Through this transformative approach, both people and their animal companions discover greater harmony, ease, and connection.

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Movement habits can linger long after they’ve stopped being useful. Discover how these unconscious patterns affect humans, horses, and dogs, and how greater awareness can open the door to easier movement and new possibilities.

Resources:

FGNA Fall Feldenkrais Week - Free event!

Experience a gentle Awareness Through Movement® lesson and discover why enhancing your movement and awareness is often the first step toward helping your horse move better.

You'll learn how to sit with greater comfort, balance, and ease. These benefits extend both on and off your horse.

You'll also be introduced to Equine Rocking, a simple hands-on practice that can help improve your horse's comfort, awareness, and balance.

Date: September 29 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

Can't attend live? Register to get the recording! 💫

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WQT7BzimT4yrWDRzehE7WA

💥Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider video masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥

Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog

Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. ⬅️⬅️⬅️

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical, veterinary, or training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or dog are unwell or injured. Always use caution when interacting with horses and dogs.

About the Host:

Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the performance, well-being, and partnership of animals and their humans.

Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for horse and dog enthusiasts. Her methods have helped animals and humans:

• Improve athletic ability and performance
• Enhance confidence and reduce anxiety
• Reduce physical limitations and discomfort
• Deepen the human-animal bond

Mary's flagship online programs, "Move with Your Horse" and "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," provide animal enthusiasts with an innovative approach that combines the concepts of Feldenkrais® with her signature hands-on work for horses and dogs (Debono Moves). Through this transformative approach, both people and their animal companions discover greater harmony, ease, and connection.

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Most people come to the Feldenkrais Method® because they want to move or feel better. But that's only part of the benefits.

In this episode, Mary shares the story of chronic hip pain that disappeared through Feldenkrais work, then unexpectedly returned during one difficult phone conversation. That experience taught her something powerful about the relationship between our physical habits, emotional responses, and the way we organize ourselves.

You'll discover how Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® can change your self-image, expand your sense of what's possible, and give you greater choice in how you respond to life.

And this isn't just about you.

Mary explains why your own awareness is foundational to helping your horse or dog. How you move, breathe, direct your attention, and respond to tension all influence the interaction you share with your animal.

Sometimes moving differently opens the door to living differently.

Resources:

Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series
Whether you're a rider seeking a balanced, secure seat on your horse, someone who spends long hours at a desk, or someone who wants to move through life with more ease, this innovative program will help you discover a more comfortable, balanced way of sitting.

Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥

Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. ⬅️⬅️⬅️

💥Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical, veterinary, or training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or dog are unwell or injured. Always use caution when interacting with horses and dogs.

About the Host:

Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the performance, well-being, and partnership of animals and their humans.

Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for horse and dog enthusiasts. Her methods have helped animals and humans:

• Improve athletic ability and performance
• Enhance confidence and reduce anxiety
• Reduce physical limitations and discomfort
• Deepen the human-animal bond

Mary's flagship online programs, "Move with Your Horse" and "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," provide animal enthusiasts with an innovative approach that combines the concepts of Feldenkrais® with her signature hands-on work for horses and dogs (Debono Moves). Through this transformative approach, both people and their animal companions discover greater harmony, ease, and connection.