Healing Through Wilderness

Horses are naturally and intrinsically grounded in the present, their sense of self and their individuality as a unique expressive being, as well as awareness of their oneness with the herd.  This metaphor for our lives, and our available connection to source, underpins Equine Guided Empowerment®.

Equine Guided Empowerment®  provides opportunities for people to ground and center, quieting the mind, through reflection and interaction with horses. Through Somatic Reprogramming® techniques, participants are guided to align themselves in their body in reclamation of self-acceptance, authenticity and expression in the present. Through this work participants experience the ability to regain their voice, advocacy and sense of true-nature, so they may recommit to their values and unique purpose in the world.

Somatic Reprogramming® is an embodied authentication experience developed by Cassandra Ogier. Through somatic exercises aligned with horse herd dynamics and nonverbal communication, participants become aware of what it is to be present.  Access to presence evokes curiosity and fresh perspective based on the truth of what is happening in the moment, rather than the adaptive responses associated with past experience.

Our bodies hold stored memory of trauma, shame and oppression. When we invite ourselves into the possibility of a new way of being through somatic exploration associated with claiming our individual right to space, boundary setting and honoring our inner wisdom, we can experience a release of needing to protect, defend, prove or dissociate. This allows for changes to thinking and old beliefs, revealing to us our true, genuine nature and potential, and the uncovering of trust in ourselves, understanding our own needs and the separate experience of others with gentleness and compassion, but most importantly without compromising or losing oneself.

Free-roaming horses allow us to experience and access our true nature, underneath the masks and social armor that we build up innocently to protect ourselves. The nature of being amongst horses, requires us to be fully aware, of when we are in the present moment, and when we are caught up in our personal thinking or conditioned mind. Horses speak the language of truth beyond words, bringing us back to our heart, our intuitive nature and what is important in the direction of our lives. Through embodiment practices, somatic experiences and breath-work that emulate horse herd dynamics, we attune to our own expanded energy field, stepping into a new, embodied, and grounded sense of self with clarity and sovereignty.

This work is ideal for individuals, couples, families, and teenagers who are on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Through our unique approach, participants have the opportunity to delve into themes of personal power, authenticity, boundary setting, and self-expression.

Utilizing the wisdom of horses, and the soma (body), we will explore a holistic path towards healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating past traumas, seeking to rediscover your voice and agency, or simply looking to discover a deeper connection with yourself and others, this work provides a supportive and transformative container for exploration and empowerment.

→ Please note that I am currently exclusively working with individuals who have their own horses.Through this specialized approach, horse owners have the opportunity to deepen their bond with their equine partners while embarking on a journey of personal growth and empowerment.