Equine Meditation
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Zen -Ergized Equine
Denna Kelley, Founder of Zen-ergized Equine Meditation Equine Meditation Specialist Reiki Certified Practioner Barn Manager Equine Specialist 'A life spent amongst horses teaches one many things.' Denna has immersed herself in an experience that only now, 2000 years into the human-horse relationship, the true horse whisperers themselves are discovering. With busy lives it's easy to fall into a human doing state of mind. Practicing meditation is a beautiful exercise to clear clutter, blocked energy, and heaviness. Exchanging energy with horses in their sacred space is incredibly instrumental. Energy is tangible. While in the presence of the horses, we notice how we affect each other energetically. We are immersed in nature, centered, balanced, and grounded. This meditation experience is approximately one to one and a half hours in length. |
A Few Words from Our Horse Master…
I have supported many horses through various traumas. I have 20+ years of working with horses in many disciplines. My love for horses has been lifelong.
However, when I began volunteering for Pregnant Mare Rescue, I found the horse’s healing process extremely eye-opening. I learned more about horses in 9 years of rescue than in all my years in equestrian competition. Working alongside these horses is a spiritually enlightening journey I wish to share. The magic and healing that horses offer us… in their grace, beauty & peaceful nature, is undeniable & profound.
I have supported many horses through various traumas. I have 20+ years of working with horses in many disciplines. My love for horses has been lifelong.
However, when I began volunteering for Pregnant Mare Rescue, I found the horse’s healing process extremely eye-opening. I learned more about horses in 9 years of rescue than in all my years in equestrian competition. Working alongside these horses is a spiritually enlightening journey I wish to share. The magic and healing that horses offer us… in their grace, beauty & peaceful nature, is undeniable & profound.
The Wonder Of Horses
Pregnant Mare Rescue acknowledges the joy for people to interact and spend time with horses in a quiet, non-threatening, non-riding environment.
Horses have a unique ability to reflect or mirror the human condition or state of being. When they feel your confidence and knowledge, they rest easier knowing you've got this! Did you know that horses can sense a human heartbeat from four feet away? And within four minutes, they synchronize their heartbeat to yours. Minor tasks and questions, such as those listed below, are created to keep the visitor focused and aware while the nuance of learning takes place.
WHAT CAN THEY TEACH ME?
These are skills you will take with you, and if you are with horses, you'll use them over and over again.
• Why do I have to find my quiet place?
• Why are horses' ears so special?
• Do horses have feelings?
• What is body language?
• How do horses know when to feel safe?
While this class is a ton of fun and shares interesting concepts about building relationships and handling a horse, it will teach you to understand what they are telling you.
This program is hosted by Denna Kelley.
Horses have a unique ability to reflect or mirror the human condition or state of being. When they feel your confidence and knowledge, they rest easier knowing you've got this! Did you know that horses can sense a human heartbeat from four feet away? And within four minutes, they synchronize their heartbeat to yours. Minor tasks and questions, such as those listed below, are created to keep the visitor focused and aware while the nuance of learning takes place.
WHAT CAN THEY TEACH ME?
These are skills you will take with you, and if you are with horses, you'll use them over and over again.
• Why do I have to find my quiet place?
• Why are horses' ears so special?
• Do horses have feelings?
• What is body language?
• How do horses know when to feel safe?
While this class is a ton of fun and shares interesting concepts about building relationships and handling a horse, it will teach you to understand what they are telling you.
This program is hosted by Denna Kelley.
Beyond The Saddle
Spending time with horses provides opportunities to check into our body for stress signals, as well as tapping into trapped emotions & energetic blockages. As we observe & interact requesting specific actions of the horse, naturally, challenges occur. We then find opportunity to address the challenges through active listening, compassion & application of potential solutions.
"Somatic Practices with Horses"
- Listening to our inner dialogue to gain better self understanding.
- Mutual Understanding with the horse through self reflection
- Developing Connection through Emotional Cleansing
"Somatic Practices with Horses"
- Movement: Core Grounding
- Walk Among Free Grazing Horses
- Breath Work: Locating Energetic Blocks/Stored Emotions
Introductions to horses (experientially, some horses will approach prior to this step, as they may feel connection to an individual organically) - Self reflection through affirmative conversation.
- Guided Meditation
- Journaling
Leasing the Facility
Host Your Meeting in The Quiet of Nature
Eight private acres and nine sanctuaried equines create a most peaceful location for your workshop or meeting.
General Rules
There us no smoking allowed on the property. We do not offer catering or options for food but outside catering allowed. There is a port-a potty on site, running water, and Wifi access.
Eight private acres and nine sanctuaried equines create a most peaceful location for your workshop or meeting.
- Chairs and tables provided for up to 12 guests.
- Horses are behind internal fence, and may greet you and hang out during your session.
- Additional charge for access to the horses, as supervision by our Equine Manager is required.
- We are a non-riding facility.
- Parking available, easy access.
- Call for pricing 408 540-8568
- Availability Saturday and Sunday 10 am -5pm
General Rules
There us no smoking allowed on the property. We do not offer catering or options for food but outside catering allowed. There is a port-a potty on site, running water, and Wifi access.
Coming Soon...
Upon Completion of Winterizing, We will be accepting EGALA, EFT, and EFL Therapists. The Creation of programs to serve; LBGTQ, BIPOC, At risk youth, marginalized communities, and veterans.
At The Sanctuary we will be serving individuals and groups through Equine Facilitated Therapy (EFT) and Learning (EFL). We are not a therapeutic riding facility. All of our therapy sessions take place on the ground with therapists and our equine expert. Our horses are co-facilitators during the session which means their job is to behave in their natural intuitive state and to respond to the client naturally without any agenda.
Our horses live in a herd, with individual strengths and personailities. Our horse expert will pair the therapist with the horse best fit to work the session. We know these horses intimately and have been caring for some of them over ten years. Equine-facilitated therapy sessions use feedback from the horse's behavior and interactions to give insight, thus enhancing the process and providing a therapeutic experience unparalleled by talk therapy alone.
New insights, skills, and successes developed with the horses transfer to each participant's everyday life. The Sanctuary provides a fun, challenging, and unique environment in which human growth, healing, and potential may be achieved.
Once fully prepared for anything Mother Nature may bring this winter we will be hosting an open house. Our winterizing is 90% complete.
Also on the Agenda...Tipi Time...The Native American tipi is a doorway to intimacy – not only intimacy with Nature, but with yourself as well.
Stay tuned as we gear up to offer a sacred space for small intimate groups, coming in the spring.
Our horses live in a herd, with individual strengths and personailities. Our horse expert will pair the therapist with the horse best fit to work the session. We know these horses intimately and have been caring for some of them over ten years. Equine-facilitated therapy sessions use feedback from the horse's behavior and interactions to give insight, thus enhancing the process and providing a therapeutic experience unparalleled by talk therapy alone.
New insights, skills, and successes developed with the horses transfer to each participant's everyday life. The Sanctuary provides a fun, challenging, and unique environment in which human growth, healing, and potential may be achieved.
Once fully prepared for anything Mother Nature may bring this winter we will be hosting an open house. Our winterizing is 90% complete.
Also on the Agenda...Tipi Time...The Native American tipi is a doorway to intimacy – not only intimacy with Nature, but with yourself as well.
Stay tuned as we gear up to offer a sacred space for small intimate groups, coming in the spring.
