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May 19, 2010
In This Issue
Recommended Retreat: Learning About Connection
Feature Article: Can't Meditate, But Want the Positive Effects Anyway?
Cierba and Sandra
Greetings!

We are deep into the preparation for this weeks Reiki: The Heart of Healing workshop. Words cannot express the wonderful peace that comes over this place when we begin to practice Reiki everywhere!!!

Since I have been asked by several people, I wanted to let you know that I am finishing up some more segments of 'My Sabbatical' to be available soon.  I am so glad you enjoyed the first two segments! For those who didn't see them, here are the links:

A Thrilling Yet Intimidating Plunge Into the Unknown
Sometimes Things Aren't As They Appear

One last announcement: July 12-14th will be a wonderful retreat for the Art of Healthy Connection, it is especially fun for those who want to experience even better relationships (with everyone)!  More on that program below!
 
Please join us soon and pass this on to anyone you feel might enjoy and benefit from our heart-centered work!

I am deeply appreciative of you and your interest in this wonderful journey!

With Warmest Regards,
Barbara Alexander
Epona Ridge

 

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A Great Retreat for Those in Relationship or Those Who Want to Be!

Liz at Epona Ridge
July 12-14, 2010

Learning the Art of Healthy Connection   
 
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. 

Working with horses teaches us how to connect with each other on a whole new level. 

In these three days, you will learn how to be fully present with another being. 

You will get the tools to hear your own truth and 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... for life. 

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!


To register for this workshop click here

 

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Feature Article:
Can't Meditate, But You Want the Positive Effects Anyway?

So did I ....
Click on Zorro for video meditations
Amanda and Cierba

I had heard about the incredible benefits of Meditation and how it supports our overall health and wellbeing. 

In fact, studies have shown the incredible impact meditation can have in  relieving stress and healing the body.

But... after many different attempts over the years, I finally just realized that I was one of those people that had a difficult time just  'sitting and meditating'. 

That is, until I learned "A Different Way of Meditating".

Just Be-ing with these sentient beings provides a sense of peace, like deep meditation, allowing you to quiet your mind. When you quiet your mind you stop thought; when you stop thought you stop resistance; when you stop resistance... you are in a state of allowing.... Then clarity and inner guidance can flow and you move towards a life in balance.

The biofeedback horses provide, helps us learn how we can better manage our energy patterns during human interactions in life.
 
The physiological effects include lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased beta-endorphin levels, decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger,  tension and anxiety, improved personal relationships, trust, patience and self-esteem.

Try just sitting with a horse and clearing your mind... let go of 'Doing', and open to the world they have to offer when we can just 'Be'...

 

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