SRoH Events
Yoga With Horses
Sunday, September 25, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Hunt Cap Farms
401 Main Street, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
(Hunterdon/Somerset County)
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Yoga with Horses, in partnership with Spring Reins of Hope, with Laura Desai of Honor Yoga Pennington.
This is an opportunity for an hour of yoga practice in the company of award-winning therapy horses. Plan to sign up for this soul filling and nourishing workshop joining Laura D and Spring Reins of Hope at Hunt Cap Farms in Three Bridges, NJ for this hour long practice with horses present for students to interact with before, during and after practice.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fee Members: $25
Fee Non Members: $40
To register visit: https://pennington.honoryoga.com/workshops (see Sept. 25th)
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Many know the benefits of Yoga. Also, many know the benefits of simply being in the presence of Horses. Here is something that most do not know: In 2008, HeartMath Institute published evidence proving the science behind why we feel good around horses. The study consistently showed that by simply being within 8-20 feet of a horses’ heart center for 5 minutes or longer the aura and electromagnetic field/energy that emanates from the horse will regulate all natural biorhythms (breath/oxygenation, heart rate variability, skin temperature, etc.) to normal. Additionally, tests were done to determine/confirm that in this same space cortisol levels are reduced, and oxytocin levels are increased. Imagine what could happen if this were combined with yoga?
These horses have been accustomed to working closely with humans in an enclosed space for nearly 13 years, in addition to the work they do with private therapy and professional coaching they have also served thousands of trauma survivors through their sister - company and nonprofit Spring Reins of Life which is a 501c3. They have served groups of trauma survivors under the same Eagala Model format (equine assisted growth and learning association). Since opening the charity these same horses (and donkeys) have helped more than 2,600 trauma survivors to find present moment, peace/calm, and to rebuild from PTSD to having personalized coping skills which navigate living a far more productive and healthy life. The core of the populations served have been Veterans, Teens, Women and Children dealing with moderate to severe trauma (combat PTS, survivors or rape, domestic violence, violent crime, human/sex trafficking and more). Our horses have won both statewide and national honor awards, been into the NJ Hall of Fame, had a flag flown over the US Capitol, are featured in books, and more!
Ashva Yoga
Sunday, August 14, 2022
4:30pm - 6:30pm ET
Hunt Cap Farms
401 Main Street, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
(Hunterdon/Somerset County)
EVENT DESCRIPTION
TGR Yoga: The Great Remembering has once again partnered with the amazing Spring Reins of Hope team to offer Ashva Yoga (Horse-assisted yoga). Experience a relaxing yoga class led by the beloved Dan Fernandez in the company of horses and donkeys that have been helping people’s bodies and minds return to wellness, balance, and peace for over a decade.
Numerous studies have shown the benefits of being in the presence of horses. Combine that with yoga and the result is an experience like you’ve never experienced. For more information, visit our website (tgryoga.com). There, you can even see pictures from our first Ashva Horse-Assisted Yoga.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fee: $50.00 (space is limited)
To register visit: www.TGRyoga.com/workshops-events
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Spring Rein of Hope's unique Herd consists of 4 award-winning therapy horses, a family of 3 donkeys, 1 self-appointed therapy cat, 3 borrowed goats, and apparently a rooster (who just showed up one day). To learn more about the background, awards, and accreditation of our 4-legged colleagues please visit NJ Virtual Herd .
Recent studies conducted by the Institute of HeartMath provide clues to explain the bio-directional "healing" that happens when we are near horses. According to researchers, the heart has a larger electromagnetic field and higher level of intelligence than the brain: A magnetometer can measure the heart's energy field radiating up to 8 to 10 feet around the human body. While this is certainly significant it is perhaps more impressive that the electromagnetic field projected by the horse's heart is five times larger than the human one (imagine a sphere-shaped field that surrounds you). The horse's electromagnetic field is also stronger than ours and can directly influence our own heart rhythm!
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent" heart rhythm (heart rate pattern) which explains why we may "feel better" when we are around them ~ studied have found that a coherent heart pattern or HRV is a robust measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy - that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adjust to stressful situations very efficiently. Often, we only need to be in a horse's presence to feel a sense of wellness and peace. In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits while interacting with horses, including lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters that serve as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, improved social functioning, and increased feelings of empowerment, trust, patience and self-efficacy.
Our equines have worked with humans loose in an enclosed space for 13 years and are very accustomed to this model.
Ashva Yoga (Horse-assisted yoga) is combining this unique power of Horses with the art of Yoga practice to engage your body in an expanded place of healing from the inside out…
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fee: $50.00 (limited space to 30 yoga mats)
To register visit: www.TGRyoga.com/workshops-events
MORE INFORMATION:
Spring Rein of Hope's unique Herd consists of 4 award-winning therapy horses, a family of 3 donkeys, 1 self-appointed therapy cat, 3 borrowed goats, and apparently a rooster (who just showed up one day). To learn more about the background, awards, and accreditation of our 4-legged colleagues please visit NJ Virtual Herd.
Recent studies conducted by the Institute of HeartMath provide clues to explain the bio-directional "healing" that happens when we are near horses. According to researchers, the heart has a larger electromagnetic field and higher level of intelligence than the brain: A magnetometer can measure the heart's energy field radiating up to 8 to 10 feet around the human body. While this is certainly significant it is perhaps more impressive that the electromagnetic field projected by the horse's heart is five times larger than the human one (imagine a sphere-shaped field that surrounds you). The horse's electromagnetic field is also stronger than ours and can directly influence our own heart rhythm!
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent" heart rhythm (heart rate pattern) which explains why we may "feel better" when we are around them ~ studied have found that a coherent heart pattern or HRV is a robust measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy - that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adjust to stressful situations very efficiently. Often, we only need to be in a horse's presence to feel a sense of wellness and peace. In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits while interacting with horses, including lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters that serve as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, improved social functioning, and increased feelings of empowerment, trust, patience and self-efficacy.
Our equines have worked with humans loose in an enclosed space for 13 years and are very accustomed to this model.
Check out our 6th Annual Open House and EAP Live Demonstration Hosted by our sister company, Spring Reins of Life 501c3. Spring Reins of Life (SRoL) is a nonprofit which serves trauma survivors in NJ. We are EAGALA Model certified since 2011 and Military Services Provider certified since 2014. Come Meet the HERD and Learn More About EAP!
DETAILS:
NO RIDING or mounted activities are involved in this work which is solution focused to address emotional & mental health issues associated with trauma & loss. On-site there will be EAP Demos, Craft/ Bake Sale & Live Music!
Zero previous horse experience needed to participate.
Family Friendly - Horse Demos LIVE @
1:30 PM (Intro to EAP/Eagala Model)
2:00 PM (EAP for Veterans)
3:00 PM (EAP for At-Risk Teens)
4:00 PM (EAP for Childhood Bereavement)
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RSVP/ Tickets are FREE (Tax Deductible Donations Appreciated)
Visit Online: EventBrite (or) www.SpringReinsofLife.org
OR Call us: 347-886-279
Email us: info@springreinsoflife.org
Please click below for details on the training and for registration information.
Flyer: Fundamentals of Eagala Model Practice Training
