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Stormy May

Equine Communication Training will put you on the fast track to communicating clearly with horses and other animals from a place of mindfulness and compassion. Better communication builds trust, improves the quality of life, encourages innovation, increases engagement, and reduces conflict.

Learn effective exercises to quickly quiet mind-chatter so you can hear what horses are saying. Approach your animal in a certain way and they can help you find an expanded awareness. Learn how to open doorways to peace, harmony, compassion, and understanding.

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Equine Communication Training will put you on the fast track to communicating clearly with horses and other animals from a place of mindfulness and compassion. Better communication builds trust, improves the quality of life, encourages innovation, increases engagement, and reduces conflict.

Learn effective exercises to quickly quiet mind-chatter so you can hear what horses are saying. Approach your animal in a certain way and they can help you find an expanded awareness. Learn how to open doorways to peace, harmony, compassion, and understanding.

When we are in this realm of expanded awareness, we understand animals and humans expressing their own innate beauty without needing to manipulate them to make them different from what they are. In this state of present self-acceptance, we are able to accept ourselves and others as the unique creations we are in this moment. This is where true communication lives, in harmony with our authentic selves as we exist as an essential part of nature.

This course will get you on the path to creating a relationship based on authenticity, empathy, trust, and love with your horse, dog, cat, or any loved one. The course includes nearly 6 hours of video and audio exercises contained within 77 lectures. Give yourself and your animals the gift of clear communication. 

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Learning objectives

  • How to understand and communicate with horses through an effective practice of presence
  • Develop mindful, 2-way conversations
  • Understand yes, no, and ambivalent responses from equines
  • How to set and respect healthy, compassionate boundaries
  • Exploring consent
  • Understand and identify conditioning and learned helplessness
  • How to use an understanding of neuroception to keep yourself and your horse safe
  • Identify welfare concerns, what harms a horse?
  • Find novel ways to solve problems with equines

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Introduction
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A sound map is another way to explore presence and connection with your surroundings. To make a sound map you will need a piece of paper and something to write with. Watch the 12-minute video for this segment for the full instructions. This will also give you a review of what presence is.

Action: On separate sheets of paper, or the backs of your workbook pages, make at least one sound map each day for the next 7 days.

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Provides a comprehensive overview of animal communication, covering a wide range of topics from the evolution of communication to the use of communication in social interactions.
Provides a comprehensive overview of animal vocal communication, covering a wide range of topics from the production of vocal signals to the use of vocal signals in social interactions.
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Bridges the gap between neuroscience and contemplative practice, explaining how mindfulness and other practices can change the brain for greater well-being. It's an excellent resource for those interested in the scientific basis of mindfulness and offers practical tools and exercises.
Tara Brach, a clinical psychologist and meditation teacher, explores the intersection of mindfulness and self-compassion in this insightful book. It emphasizes the importance of accepting ourselves and our circumstances, offering practices like the RAIN technique for emotional healing. helps deepen understanding by focusing on the compassionate aspect of mindfulness.
This foundational book outlines the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. It comprehensive guide to using mindfulness to navigate stress, pain, and illness, and is often used in MBSR courses. While providing a broad understanding of MBSR, it also offers depth for those looking to apply mindfulness in challenging circumstances.
This practical guide offers a structured eight-week program based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which has proven effective for managing stress and preventing relapse in depression. It combines research-backed techniques with exercises, making it a useful resource for developing a consistent practice and deepening understanding.
Classic introduction to the principles of Zen Buddhism and meditation, emphasizing the concept of 'beginner's mind.' While rooted in a specific tradition, its teachings on openness and present moment awareness are universally applicable to mindfulness practice.
Specifically designed for those new to mindfulness, this book serves as a gentle introduction to cultivating present moment awareness. It offers straightforward concepts and exercises, making it an excellent starting point before delving into more comprehensive texts.
While not solely focused on traditional mindfulness meditation, Tolle's book delves into the importance of living in the present moment and transcending the mind's chatter. It offers profound insights into consciousness and can significantly deepen one's understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of present moment awareness.

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