FEEL® - with Horses as Teachers
My Way to the Horses
When I was 7 years old and many of my friends started riding school, my mother asked me if I also wanted to join. But I firmly said “NO”. Not because I was afraid of horses, but because it didn’t feel right. In retrospect, it was a wise decision as horses would come in later in my life, but in a completely different way.
Fast forward to year 2021. I searched for teachers in the field who also were including their animals in healing sessions. I was recommended a visit to Mia Holm (www.thehorsecall) just outside Stockholm. Mia and her co-teacher horses practiced FEEL ® (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning). Needless to say, I immediately booked a session! Not knowing anything about FEEL and having never really met a horse before my FEEL-session with Mia, something sparked a recognition in me as a connection with the mighty and beautiful mare Sayonara was made.
In the presence of horses as teachers, I felt how simple yet intensely powerful the horses connected me with my truth, and how they helped me understand how I could live more authentic. Having tried several spiritual practices and tools, working with horses as teachers was what resonated the most - it was authentic, clear and right to the core. Standing heart to heart with these magnificent beings, was a magical and healing moment beyond words.
With horses (and the dogs of course) as support, I jumped on the FEEL certification course with excitement and joy in 2021/22 to share this transformational work with others. I do not (yet!) have horses on my own, but work with a herd just outside Stockholm, who are more than happy to meet people and to teach how to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
“Ultimately we will reveal to you what can happen when you stand before a horse in complete and utter humility, respect and wonder, and encounter the ground of your own being. Humans come from this ground, as does everything else in nature, and when we get a glimpse of the mystery our lives are transformed forever”
— McCormic
What is FEEL®?
In short words, the FEEL-approach supports transformation and personal growth through the wisdom of the horse. It’s a unique collaboration between horses and humans where the horse plays a leading role in guiding transformational journeys of healing, personal growth and spiritual connection.
At the heart of the FEEL approach are structured experiential interactions with the horses that help people come home to their authentic self. All practices are made from the ground, there is no riding involved, and all you have to do is show up as YOU and be open to meet these magnificent teachers. There is so much to discover!
Why horses?
Horses are highly sensitive, and they have a refined ability to read their surroundings which stems from their survival instinct. They respond the environment, body language, and arousal level from other horses, animals and humans to determine their safety. They are emotional geniuses as they receive emotions in their purest form: as valuable information. In the presence of a horse or a herd, our emotions are mirrored and we can receive clarity of what we need to let go of.
Their huge energetic body and heart has a physiological effect on us. Research shows that people interacting with horses has lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of endorphins, decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger and anxiety and improved social functioning and increased feelings of empowerment, love and trust. Amazing!
Being in close connection with a horse is a deep spiritual experience. Horses are connected to the spirit realm at the same time as they are very connected to earth. In the presence of these magnificent beings, we can reach that place within ourselves.
Where
Starting May 2022, I offer private sessions in Spraggarboda, Norrtälje, 1 hour from Stockholm. The stable is easy to reach both by car or bus (there is a bus stop right on the road).
I also offer workshops for small groups in Norrtälje and Järvsö – more information coming soon.
Pricing
1 session: 1400 kr
4 sessions: 4000 kr
10 sessions: 8000 kr
