International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 57 | Page 46

Leadership and Team Building Programs There is absolutely no comparison to the level of learning and skills which can be achieved working outside with horses to that of being in a classroom with flip charts, notes and someone talking at you. You cannot achieve the levels of confidence that you will achieve by working with a 1000 pound horse, they are not even on the same page. Through participation in Coaching with Horses programs, individuals will learn to: Make choices and take actions based on courage and awareness versus automatic, ‘learned’ responses. Build trust in relationships and teams. Develop skills to work through uncomfortable, emotionally charged situations. Move from conflict into resolution and agreement more quickly. Face fears and learn new behaviors to gain personal power and respect. Experience breakthroughs that increase the depth of Emotional Intelligence. Expand cohesiveness and productivity within teams and partnerships. If team building and leadership skills are what you require, then this is the course. Conscious Riding Retreats and Pack Trips As a holistic nutritionist myself I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to ride with a horse. You get into the flow, when your energy and the energy of your horse become one. You only have to look in the direction that you want to go and with only the smallest of movements, your horse goes with you. It is a time to clear your mind, detox negative thoughts, to see, smell, breath and touch. It is quite simply a time to be. For www.internationallifestylemagazine.com