Workshops
Equine Therapy and Connection Workshop: Building a Better Relationship with your Horse
An Afternoon with Erik
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- better communicate with your horse,
- touch, then feel to recognize signs in your horse, and
- manipulate the muscles to improve circulation and assist lymphatic flow.
The results you can expect from this workshop include:
- improved relationship and communication with your horse,
- making your horse feel more relaxed and comfortable, and
- recognizing and helping your horse overcome limitations and restrictions that stand in the way of reaching the horse’s full potential.
After working with horses for many years, Erik has developed a unique approach to equine therapy where he listens to the mind, body and spirit of the horse. He communicates with the horse and during a session, he watches for signs of tension, areas that need attention and releases. He works with the horse to facilitate healing on a deep level, focusing on results and enhanced performance. If there is dysfunction in the muscle, for example, he works with not only the specific muscles but also the neighboring muscle groups and addresses the compensatory issues to increase circulation and flush out waste debris to improve the health of the muscle/tendon/joint. The results from working with the muscles include: improving strength and suppleness, preventing muscle wastage, enhancing tissue repair, improving muscle tone, relaxing muscle spasms and increased circulation.
Erik applies this passion and approach to the training workshop. Erik has received training and certification in the Masterson Method, an integrated, multi-modality method of equine massage. It is a unique, interactive method of equine massage in which you learn to recognize and use the responses of the horse to your touch to find and release accumulated tension in the key junctions of the body that most affect performance. In contrast to most traditional modalities, it enables the horse to actively participate in the process of releasing tension. It is something you do with the horse, rather than to the horse. This participation and interaction are what make the method fascinating.
Couples Bodywork Workshop
In this workshop you will learn and practice:
- Special bodywork and massage techniques
- How to communicate more effectively
- How to give and receive
In today's fast paced busy world, too often we don't take time to truly listen to our bodies and our loved ones. This workshop allows you to reconnect, have fun and be playful, and learn some sweet skills to take home and practice. Erik will demonstrate different bodywork and massage techniques for you to practice on your loved ones, not just your partner. Dress comfortably and bring your fun! Yoga mats, blankets and bolsters are provided but feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets if you want extra comfort. If you need to cancel, please provide 24 hours notice or you will be responsible for payment.
Accelerated Reiki Level I and II Class
Learn and activate the life force energy that flows through you for healing and transformation.
In this class, participants will:
- Learn what Reiki is and the history
- Receive an attunement so you are attuned to the energy
- Learn and activate the healing symbols
- Learn the hand positions and how to conduct a session
- Practice giving and receiving Reiki
- Receive a Reiki II certificate and Reiki I and II manual
After this class you will have a deeper understanding and experience of the extraordinary healing and transformative powers of Reiki. You will be attuned to the Reiki energy and can begin to do Reiki on yourself and others. This class is taught by two Reiki Master Teachers.
Reiki Level III / Master Class
Enhance the qualities of Reiki so your healing energy will flow stronger and vibrate at a higher level.
In this class, participants will:
- Receive a master level attunement
- Learn and activate the master symbol
- Learn how to give a healing attunement
- Learn additional techniques to use during a Reiki session
- Practice giving and receiving Reiki
- Receive a Reiki III certificate and Reiki III manual
After this class your healing energy will flow stronger and the qualities of Reiki will become enhanced as you have the master symbol. You may feel more awakened and intuitive with stronger healing energy. This class is taught by two Reiki Master Teachers. Reiki I and II is required to register for Reiki III.