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Greetings!
Today I spent some quiet time in the Vortex garden, just to feel the calm and regenerative energy there.
The land all around has been lovingly transformed into a series of small meditation sanctuaries, each with their own energy. This sweet hidden garden has become a magical creation and an enchanted healing space.
It is my pleasure to personally invite you to enjoy it with us, at a very special gathering here at Epona Ridge, a time of meditation dedicated to connecting to the earth, the animals and the all that is...
The date is June 20th. Space is limited due to the privacy of the sanctuary so we will have a morning session and an afternoon session for free for those that want to be here.
Reservations are requested, so please email Barbara@Eponaridge.com
I also wanted to share a little about today's article, it may be a little controversial... it is another excerpt from my sabbatical titled 'A Mutual Desire for Leadership'.
Being a good leader seems to be a quest with many levels, and one that is always shifting within my human family and with my animals!
I am deeply appreciative that you are joining me in this wonderful journey! Please remember to send this on to anyone you feel might enjoy and benefit from our sacred work with the horses.
Go to facebook and click on 'Like' for daily updates, and have a wonderful week!
Thank you so much for your support. As always, I love hearing from you!
With Warmest Regards,
Barbara Alexander
Epona Ridge
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It's All About Relationship
July 23-25, 2010 (Friday 7-9pm, Saturday or Sunday 9:30-4:30)
Learning About Connection
(A fun retreat for anyone in relationship and you can learn with or without your partner!)
"What does he think he's going to do with that whip?"  | Join us for a fun introduction to learning the art of healthy connection, it is a skill that can change your life for the better!
Studies have shown that ninety percent of communication is non-verbal, yet most of us spend our time getting all of our information from the 10% of verbal communication that we are aware of.
There is an art to the sacred dance of connection between humans that the horses are graciously teaching us.
It is the subtle realization of the non-verbal world combined with simultaneous awareness of others. It is the foundation for healthy leadership.
Horses help us to learn where clear communication can occur in different situations, in addition to teaching us how to 'just be' with someone without needing to fix or change them.
You will learn some tools to help you hear your own truth and to be able to stand in it without crossing other's boundaries or having other's cross yours.
You will learn about simultaneous awareness and how to honor each other on your path, opening the doors for two balanced individuals to be together in one relationship that honors both beings...
It is an equine facilitated human skills course that can benefit everyone!
Through individual experiences with horses and each other, we will have fun learning about what is working as well as how we can be even better!
Click here for more about this workshop
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Finding Inner Balance and Peace
A Spiritual Journey with Horses
 July 12-17, 2010 Six-Day Workshop
The 'Sacred Dance of Relationship' - Advanced Reflective Experiences with Horses
- Re-balancing with Chakra Sound Therapy
- Energy and Boundary Awareness
- Mindfulness Practices, Fully Being in the Moment
This is the retreat of retreats! Here you will bask in the progression from connection and inner awareness to consensual leadership and the sacred dance with horses.
Re-balancing happens on every level. We start with a focus on the lower energy centers, the first through fourth Chakras which help us with understanding and valuing emotions, our sense of security, honor in relationships, care of oneself and self confidence.
We continue into the 5th, 6th and 7th energy centers working with our sense of choice and strength of intention, personal expression, sense of inner peace, and the use of personal power to create.
This retreat enhances the awareness of non-verbal communication between ourselves and others in the sacred dance of life. The horses guide us to clear resistance, find inspiration, and open new doors to creative talents and joy.
Click here for more information on this six- day retreat
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Feature Article: A Mutual Desire for Leadership
The Sabbatical: Part 4
Zorro picture taken by Julie Azar  |
Funny that this journey is all about relationships, when the animals outnumber the humans four to one! For animal lovers, that makes perfect sense!
I had not ridden in months... and for me, riding has been a series of ups and downs... literally! Maybe I will get into more of that later.
The southern Spanish moss and these ancient oak trees call to me as we walk down the sandy road towards the barn and arenas...
We have been here almost a week, and after several days of rain, the sun is finally out for a while and we have settled in.
I have played in the round-pen with each of the horses at least once and I find that we still have our mutual desires for leadership...
Today it was Zorro's turn. All of the horses nickered and whinnied when we walked by and Zorro was Mr. Machismo!
I entered the round-pen with my agenda... trying to find a place of peaceful connection so that we could eventually ride together.
And then there was Zorro's agenda... It was all he could do to just check in with me once in a while as he continued to multi-task, keeping everyone engaged.
The fillies in the next paddock snorted over the fence and called out to him. They were in a soggy but large shaded pasture next to us.
It must have been so much fun for them as they practiced racing around, sliding to a stop and competing with each other as they ran back and forth.
Ahhh the beginnings of reflection in the making... Was I to force the focus on me as the 'leader', or see and marvel through the vision in his eyes as we played with simultaneous awareness?
For comments and viewpoints on this part of the journey, chime in on the Epona Ridge Facebook page. Click here and see you there!
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Download EFT Radio Show:
Horses Healing People
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Radio
Now you can download the show by clicking on the white box on the EFT Radio Show and listen at your leisure. Two thirds of the way through is the actual EFT session you won't want to miss!
Click below for your free download and listen at your convenience!
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About Epona Ridge
For more information on Listening Within at Epona Ridge please go to www.EponaRidge.com.
Thank you for joining us on this journey with the horses, we are so happy to share this joyous adventure with you!
May your days be blessed and your life filled with joy!
Epona Ridge
Asheville, North Carolina 28804
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