The Art of Somatic Communication
A somatic journey of self-discovery and connection with horses
Photos by Tom Reese
“Through my work with Nia and horses, I am learning that there is a delicate sweet spot, balanced with honest, raw vulnerability (inward) on one side and magnetism through charismatic communication (outward) on the other. Horses sense this balance which allows me to more easily direct their energy. This is an ongoing practice which requires awareness and a constant reeling in.”
“Through my work with Nia and horses, I am learning that there is a delicate sweet spot, balanced with honest, raw vulnerability (inward) on one side and magnetism through charismatic communication (outward) on the other. Horses sense this balance which allows me to more easily direct their energy. This is an ongoing practice which requires awareness and a constant reeling in.”
--Randee Fox, Nia Faculty Trainer, Equestrian Educator, Artist
and Creator of Nia and Horses® Education
Nia and Horses Education two-day training teaches you to explore
sensation in order to connect to your body and move in harmony with a
well-trained, gentle horse partner while deepening and sharpening
self-awareness, character development and leadership skills. No Nia or horse
experience necessary.
The focus for
Nia and Horses Education is to foster sensory
connection through Nia’s Body’s Way principles by way of the human-horse bond.
The Body’s Way principles teach that the body is coded to keep us aware and safe. Sensory
information feeds that awareness.
Outcome-Intent
of Nia and Horses® Education:
![]() |
Nia and Horses participants, Jena, Judy and Katie walking in time with their horse, Sierra. |
Self-Awareness (through sensory
information)
·
Heighten sensory awareness through physical connection to body, environment and others.
·
Develop
physical relaxation and presence skills.
·
Cultivate
increased sense of natural rhythm and timing.
·
Boost
physical conditioning and stamina by learning to access, consciously
self-initiate and energetically balance and flow sensations of flexibility,
agility, mobility, stability and strength.
Character development (through physical energy)
·
Increase
physical self-carriage, personal confidence and magnetism.
·
Break
through feelings of self-doubt, hesitation, and ambivalence and transform personal
energy into definitive, expeditious, positive action.
·
Enhance
ability to physically sense and express compassion.
·
Fortify
creativity and pleasure in body and life through dance, touch, movement and interactive
play.
Leadership (through connection and
communication)
·
Fine
tune teamwork, collaboration and both non-verbal and verbal communication
skills.
·
Integrate
ability to sense, move and consciously direct attention and personal energy.
·
Learn
how to carry physical centeredness in a variety of situations while maintaining
safe boundaries and transmitting inner authority.
![]() |
Nia and Horses participants in 'Sacred Herd' formation with their horses. |
Nia and Horses
This unique and dynamic educational program open to
everybody interested in restoring their natural state of wholeness through
sensory, somatic connection, the art of listening, creativity, energetic
awareness and non-verbal communication.
Horses reach deep inside our cellular memory…as they have been partners of humans for tens of thousands of years. They are coded to connect to us - and bond with us when we are grounded in physical sensation. Waking this memory up is spectacular, gratifying, empowering, sensual, and healing.
Nia and Horses participants, Ginger and Simona
enjoying the groomingritual with their horse,
Soleil while Michelle, Jill and Tripte enjoy grooming
Caanie (in background).
The first step in gaining leadership is to be ‘present in our body, through sensation’. We start with physical grounding through sensation and learn safety and communication skills understandable to a horse with non-verbal physical expression or ‘body language’. The trained horse senses our centeredness and confidence and can mirror back by their willingness to connect, be with us and move with us. Establishing safe horse handling and strong leadership skills will help create a harmonious relationship. The trained horse will accept leadership and move with us as strong leaders. This is where the dance of connection begins.
When we are centered and present in our
body’s ‘sensation’, relaxed and confident, we are more able to be with and move
with the horse. This is
how connection happens - with us as centered leaders. They are magnetically
drawn to our leadership, which allows them to relax and enjoy our company. Over
time, they remember us and begin to trust us as their strong leaders. This is
where the true relating happens and how a ‘harmonious relationship’, with us as
leaders, is created.
3-hour introduction to Nia and Horses:
Enjoy a Nia class and spend time learning the foundation of Nia and Horses
(Saturdays only). Enjoy a 1-hour Nia class in the dance studio and then two hours with Randee Fox and her 'Nia and Horses'-trained horses. (all ground work, no riding)
Cost: $135 (private or groups of 2-8)
1-day with Nia and Horses:
Spend a full day with Randee Fox and her horses learning the principles of Nia while being engaged with horses (all groundwork, no riding).
Cost: $175 (groups of 4-6, all groundwork - all levels of equestrian and Nia experience welcome)
To learn more and register, contact Randee Fox.
Educating Humans for Horses Programs Offered:
Learn to safely handle horses and ride!
Four 1-hour private 'Educating Humans for Horses' lessons
Four one-hour lessons with horses including groundwork for the first two sessions and riding sessions 3 and 4. Additional lessons are offered to move up the ladder with your equestrian skills. Generally weekly but can be twice weekly as well. ons 3 and 4, if desired. Generally weekly but can be twice a week if preferred.
For more information about my horse education programs, please email me or call 206-427-7010.
(Saturdays only). Enjoy a 1-hour Nia class in the dance studio and then two hours with Randee Fox and her 'Nia and Horses'-trained horses. (all ground work, no riding)
Cost: $135 (private or groups of 2-8)
1-day with Nia and Horses:
Spend a full day with Randee Fox and her horses learning the principles of Nia while being engaged with horses (all groundwork, no riding).
Cost: $175 (groups of 4-6, all groundwork - all levels of equestrian and Nia experience welcome)
To learn more and register, contact Randee Fox.
Learn to safely handle horses and ride!
Four 1-hour private 'Educating Humans for Horses' lessons
Four one-hour lessons with horses including groundwork for the first two sessions and riding sessions 3 and 4. Additional lessons are offered to move up the ladder with your equestrian skills. Generally weekly but can be twice weekly as well. ons 3 and 4, if desired. Generally weekly but can be twice a week if preferred.
Cost: $300 paid in advance for package of four lessons Learn more here
For more information about my horse education programs, please email me or call 206-427-7010.
![]() |
Caanie giving Nia and Horses participants, Tripte and Jill a nuzzle.
Randee Fox's Nia for equestrians education presentations:
August 2008: Invited to present with clinicians, Karen Irland and Barb Apple
June 2009: Collaborated with clinician with clinician Barb Apple
June 2010: Invited to present with clinician Barb Apple
January 2011: Invited to present at NW Pony Club Conference at Great Wolf Lodge
August 2011: Invited to present at AQHA Region One Championships, Langley, British Columbia
October 2011: Invited to present with Liberty Horse Trainer, Robin Gates
May 2012: Conducted clinic at Arrowhead Ranch, Santa Fe, New Mexico
September 2012 - present: Blue Heron Ranch, Sammamish, Washington
|
No comments:
Post a Comment