Somatic Rider and Energy Medicine

in the body that can create pain, tension, headaches, tendonitis, the list goes on. As a Clinical Somatics Practitioner Lisa can work with you on the table for a more focused somatics experience that works directly with the muscle patterns that develop due to accidents, injuries, surgeries, repetitive movements, such as sitting at a computer, as well as on-going stress. Somatics can be a powerful stress reliever! After every session the client will have self care exercises to continue the on-going changes of tension release. Lisa will then work with the rider on the horse. (Often riders will book a Somatics session followed by a riding session to feel the immediate changes as they ride.) Many of the Somatic movements can be adjusted so they can be done while sitting on the horse. Bringing awareness to the how the body moves and how it can release, both off and on the horse, will give the rider more ability to release those areas while in motion. Students will also be guided through ground work exercises that they can do with their horse throughout the year as a warm-up and/or as an entire session. (Here in Canada it is nice to have groundwork to maintain our horses during the cold winter months!) Learning basic groundwork can improve the horse's musculature, attitude - as it helps them loosen tight muscles and become more balanced, and can be a wonderful way to bring them back to work after time off or an injury. Another option for clients and riders is Energy Medicine Sessions. Lisa is an Eden Method clinical practitioner. EM sessions can help with hormonal issues, emotions such as Fear, stress and stress related illnesses, immunity, pain, etc. This is done through balancing various systems of the body such as the energy pathways of the body-the meridians, the Chakras, the aura, accupressure points, and the Radiant Circuits which help bring more joy into our lives. Dis-ease occurs when the flow of these energies is blocked, deficient, or excessive. Correction of any energy imbalances will assist in a healthy lifestyle and also gives the body and mind greater resiliency in dealing with life stressors. Clients can also try a combination of energy and somatics in a session. When pain or tightness is an issue quite often there is an 'over-energy' in an area, OR energy becomes congested in an area. Releasing this congestion first before proceeding with the somatic session can make the session even more powerful. In the case of pain working with the meridian that travels through the area can help reduce pain, along with other techniques. This is a powerful way to stabilize the body inside and out!