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Therapeutic Horsemanship |
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| With many programs being offered nowadays for the physically and mentally challenged, the therapeutic benefits of spending time in the company of horses has become quite apparent. At the Ducky Acres Farm we would like everyone, regardless of their individual challenges, to discover the peace and joy of spending time with these amazing animals. Through interaction with horses we will explore the intricacies of equine communication. You will begin to experience the dance, speak the same body language, and experience the exhilaration and satisfaction of connecting with another one of God’s creatures. As you discover how horses think and develop body behaviors, you will begin to realize the transformation of you and the horse into a relationship of calmness, trust, and cooperation. Then, when out of everything they could pay attention to, their focus is on you - you will experience the pure joy of being a horse's kindred spirit. |
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Body, Mind & Spiritual Well-being |
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| Our Wellness Program is based on the belief that in order to be truly healthy, one must nurture the trinity of Body, Mind & Spirit. In order to live in balance we need to be "Well" on all three levels. Developing wellness makes it necessary for us to be present in the moment. Loving-kindness and presence to our own trinity requires some learning and practice. By being present in our everyday life through mindful eating, breathing, exercising, and stretching we attend to our Body. In connecting ourselves with the surrounding nature and our "inner nature" through visualization and meditation we learn to pay attention to our Mind & Spirit. In creating a balance between all three we enhance the quality in all areas of our everyday life. |
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| Breathing and Relaxation |
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| Poor breathing not only causes stress, but it can cause more stress to be held by the body. Studies have linked chronic hyperventilation (a pattern of taking shallow, rapid breath) with sleep disorders, migraine headaches, hypertension, heart disease, panic and anxiety attacks. For thousands of years, experts have recognized the importance of breathing to attain inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. |
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Breathing is key to the control of emotions and the operation of your involuntary nervous system. During the Diaphragmatic Breathing Class you will learn helpful breathing techniques through shifting the intake of air from your chest down to your belly. By learning how to breathe more effectively, you reduce fatigue, tension, and anxiety and create clarity and calm in your mind. |
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We follow the Diaphragmatic Breathing Instructions with a Total Body Relaxation Sequence, during which you will learn how to relax at the end of the day by experiencing various relaxation practices. These exercises are effective tools for releasing stress-related physical and psychological symptoms and promoting health and well-being. You can also use these exercises if you have a hard time falling asleep and will most likely find that you fall asleep before you are able to complete all the steps. These steps are also practical skills that can enhance the quality of your sleep. Total body relaxation will reduce stress-related symptoms and cultivate health-related attitudes which have been found to provide a buffer to disease. |
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| Total Fitness |
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| Physical exercise benefits both the body and the mind which leads to a feeling of overall well-being. Aerobic exercise stimulates the cardiovascular system and lowers blood sugars, oxygenates tissues, stimulates metabolic functions, promotes weight loss, and improves muscle tone. Similar to the benefits of stretching, exercise releases tension and toxicity in some areas of the body. Additionally, blood flow to the brain is increased and stress is reduced. Participating in a regular exercise program can lead to increased levels of energy and a healthier lifestyle. |
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