Equine Facilitated Learning - Is it for Me?

Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) is an equine experience, without riding, to explore energy, non-verbal communication, mindfulness, inner clarity and learn something about ourselves, with the horse as our mirror. A parallel field to equine therapy, EFL is more focused on personal growth, understanding energetic communication and finding our own insights.

EFL is great for those who love animals, especially horses. Even those afraid of horses, can have a safe experience, and an opportunity to release old fears. EFL is a safe environment to be with a horse, where you learn to to “feel outward” beyond yourself and your thinking, and learn to gauge the energy of another and respond accordingly.

Using guided meditation to relax first, or even several deep breaths, can help our nervous system relax, drop out of our heads and begin to feel and notice more of our external environment. Horses are masters at this! They are the poster child of embodiment, and sensory perception. They live from their hearts and guts, and constantly sense the seen and unseen.

WHO WOULD ENJOY EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING?

  • Animal lovers

  • Horse lovers

  • Those with fear and uncertainty about horses

  • Anyone needing a “reset” from their busy lives, and wanting to feel grounded

  • People interested in personal growth & wanting a broader perspective

  • Those wanting to cultivate their intuition and live from a more authentic place

  • Couples/families/friends wanting deeper connection and a unique bonding experience

  • Teens seeking to be more confident & self assured

WHAT DO PEOPLE GET OUT OF THE EXPERIENCE?

  • a sense of calm and feeling more grounded

  • an appreciation for what nature can teach us

  • a reminder to stay in the moment and not worry so much

  • insights and clarity on their heart’s desire

  • feeling more centered & present

  • a willingness to live more authentically & trust themselves more

  • making their well-being a priority, allowing time for stillness, reflection and taking care of themselves

  • a sense of excitement, inner peace & feeling all is well


UPCOMING SMALL GROUP SESSIONS (6 people max): $50/pp - OJAI, CALIFORNIA

  • Saturday Dec 14 or Sat Jan 18, 10am-1pm

  • Or schedule a private and have more time for just you and the horse!

  • Come experience the magic of Red & Flash……you can register HERE

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Andrea Gaines