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Yoga for Equestrians: A New Path for Achieving Union with the Horse | 
 enlarge | Authors: Linda Benedik, Veronica Wirth
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 43551
Media: Paperback
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1570761361
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.2019
EAN: 9781570761362
ASIN: 1570761361
Publication Date: October 1, 2000
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Product Description
A unique program of yoga for riders that cultivates both mental and physical flexibility and balance--vital keys to achieving harmony between horse and human. This manual is profusely illustrated with color photos and drawings.
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Great book July 30, 2007
J. L. R. Reed (New Hampshire)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
There is wisdom in stretching and relaxing before working with your horse. If you are upset or tense, your horse can sense it and can make for a difficult or really bad work session. My instructor always says "To end on a good note". My mare is particularly sensitive to my moods and would react based on my body language. I had a problem relieving the tension in my lower back due to an injury and my mare could feel it in my seat and legs.
I had picked up a few tips from other riders, but when I purchased the Linda's book, things seemed to click, from breathing to helping me ease the tension in my back. I would try a few exercises before I mounted and while I was mounted. My mare was more relaxed. I think that this book (and video) helped.
I recommend getting the book and the video. The book is great with photos and more in-depth instruction of technique and postures. It is recommended that if you are new to yoga, like myself, that you read the first few chapters before attempting the postures. The video is helpful for those who wish to work with voice instruction and movement instead of flipping through pages and trying to execute what they've just read.
 Great Book! August 16, 2005
skyewalker (Smolan, KS)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
As an avid rider for many years, I found this book very helpful. I have a problem with riding "crooked" because of a rotated pelvis. My unevenness has become more noticeable in the years that I have been riding without an instructor. This book helps you become aware of your body and what you are doing with it. Highly recommended (even if you don't do much yoga -- I don't, but this was just my speed!)
Weekend riders need this book March 11, 2004
Pupeluv (Glendale, AZ United States)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I have waited a long time to buy this book, and now that I finally have it I wish I'd bought it sooner. It has great explanations of how yoga connects with horseback riding. The exercises range from stretching techniques to easy muscle toning for primary riding areas, like the glutes. The stretching exercises are a great way to relax before going to bed. If you're a "weekend" rider and would like a way to work a little bit on your toning and balance between rides, this is the book. Don't let the yoga part turn you off. It's great!
Yoga for Equestrians - works November 14, 2002
connie angell (Chittenango, NY USA)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
My daughter and I traveled from Central New York to W. Springfield, Mass Nov. 9, 2002 to attend Equine Affaire. There were many workshops and presentations. Linda Benedik was one that we decided we would both enjoy. She demonstrated many of the yoga positions and had us all doing them with her. My daughter is an avid rider, I however just enjoy horses. At 52 I found the yoga made me feel so much more relaxed that I feel it would benefit everyone whether you are a horse person or not. I can not rate the book as I just got it and haven't had the opportunity to read it all yet but if it is 1/10th as good as the workshop you'll need more than 5 stars. If you ever have the opportunity to see and hear Linda Benedik in person - you'll find it well worth while.Connie
A must read October 2, 2001
Korrigan (Australia)
44 out of 44 found this review helpful
This book is excellent. The text is straight-forward and easy to follow, as are the exercises -- amply illustrated. I found just doing a twenty minute routine from this book daily has already helped with suppleness, flexibility and relaxation. If you enjoyed Sally Swift's Centered Riding, then you'll find this a very complimentary read. If fact Swift garners a few mentions along the way. You can't go far in riding if you're tense or inflexible, and this book has lots of ways to counter both those problems. I highly recommend it.
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