Equi-yoga™ is a practice developed by Marty Whittle combining the benefits of yoga, breath and movement. We have found that horses mirror our breath and body language. These unique yoga based exercises are designed to help stretch, strengthen and create awareness of the rider’s body. Using these exercises in unison with your breath and your horse's movements, you can stretch and release tension from deep within and thereby achieve a better awareness of all individual body parts and their unity.
By learning to breathe correctly, engaging the diaphram and becoming aware of specific muscle groups, you can then unite with your horse's energy. Parts of the body which might be locked can be addressed and opened. The horse's response to your awareness of all individual body parts and their connection to him is the reward.
Specific exercises can target and unlock trouble areas such as the neck, shoulders, arms, back, seat and legs. By unlocking these areas you allow your horse to flow through you.
For more information about Equi-Yoga™ please contact us at Top Cat Farm or you can download our Brochure. Marty is available for Equi-Yoga™ clinics held here at Top Cat Farm and at your school, farm or training facility.
By learning to breathe correctly, engaging the diaphram and becoming aware of specific muscle groups, you can then unite with your horse's energy. Parts of the body which might be locked can be addressed and opened. The horse's response to your awareness of all individual body parts and their connection to him is the reward.
Specific exercises can target and unlock trouble areas such as the neck, shoulders, arms, back, seat and legs. By unlocking these areas you allow your horse to flow through you.
For more information about Equi-Yoga™ please contact us at Top Cat Farm or you can download our Brochure. Marty is available for Equi-Yoga™ clinics held here at Top Cat Farm and at your school, farm or training facility.
Now Available! Equi Yoga™ DVDs
Equi Yoga™ Part 1 + shipping and handling
Part 1 is a set of standing stretches designed to draw awareness to the breath and body. These stretches will help loosen tight areas and free the body to be in harmony with the horse.
$
15.99
Equi Yoga™ Part 2 + shipping and handling
Part 2 is another set of exercise performed in motion at either the walk or trot. These exercises further open and release the rider in order to be in harmony with the horse's movement.
$
23.99
Buy both together and save!
Parts 1 and 2
$
30.00
Manifest Your Mucking! + shipping and handling
A set of fun and simple exercises to help reduce the risk of injury while doing barn chores.
$
15.99
A portion of all proceeds goes to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, CT, on behalf of Bob Czepiel who generously filmed and edited the DVDs without accepting payment. To learn more about the Kate, visit katharinehepburntheater.org
Below are a sample of some of the Equi Yoga™ stretches
Pidgeon opens the chest, straightens the spine, lifts the head, and secures the lower leg.
Periwinkle reinforces the core while releasing lower back and shoulder tension
Here we see Warrior 2 done in the half seat, at a trot, without stirrups.
This strengthens lower leg endurance as well as encouraging independence and lightness of the upper body.
This strengthens lower leg endurance as well as encouraging independence and lightness of the upper body.
This Twist was done in the half seat at a walk.
Here the rider turns her torso while keeping centered in the saddle. This strengthens the lower leg and seat.
Here the rider turns her torso while keeping centered in the saddle. This strengthens the lower leg and seat.
Home Stretch creates a delicious, full-bodied stretch.
Yoga Mudra Opens hips, chest, shoulders, and heart.
Seated Twist Video
Testimonials
"I've been getting stronger in my core, and my mind is so much more calm and focused with Equi Yoga™ . I'm having more productive rides"
Cyndi T.
"Equi Yoga™ helps ease the pain from my MS. My mind and body feel balanced."
Gretchen K.
"I was experiencing fears and they were blocking my progress with my horse. I was suprised how Equi Yoga™ connected me to her, and now we are partners and enjoy our rides so much more." Caroline F.
"My physical therapist could not believe how Equi Yoga™ helped speed up my recovery after my fall."
Betty S.
"Before Equi Yoga™ I didn't realize how much my body and breath affect my horse's ability to respond. Not only am I now more centered and balanced, he moves with me and even breathes with me, and we are more synchronized."
Cheryl H.
"I've been getting stronger in my core, and my mind is so much more calm and focused with Equi Yoga™ . I'm having more productive rides"
Cyndi T.
"Equi Yoga™ helps ease the pain from my MS. My mind and body feel balanced."
Gretchen K.
"I was experiencing fears and they were blocking my progress with my horse. I was suprised how Equi Yoga™ connected me to her, and now we are partners and enjoy our rides so much more." Caroline F.
"My physical therapist could not believe how Equi Yoga™ helped speed up my recovery after my fall."
Betty S.
"Before Equi Yoga™ I didn't realize how much my body and breath affect my horse's ability to respond. Not only am I now more centered and balanced, he moves with me and even breathes with me, and we are more synchronized."
Cheryl H.
Do you struggle with tight shoulders & arms, a sore back or loose lower legs?
Does trying to sit the trot or canter cause you to bounce?
Are you tired and out of breath during or after your ride?
I can help you!
I will create just for you an individualized training program to correct the problems that you are experiencing.
Send me a 20 minute video of your riding and a brief description of the areas you would like to improve.
You will receive a personalized constructive analysis of your current riding style and a program of recommended mat and mounted Equi Yoga exercises to target the areas for improvement.
This special offer is priced for a limited time at $175.00
Payment can be made through paypal or check/money order.
Videos can be sent via DVD or privately listed on Youtube and email me the link.
Does trying to sit the trot or canter cause you to bounce?
Are you tired and out of breath during or after your ride?
I can help you!
I will create just for you an individualized training program to correct the problems that you are experiencing.
Send me a 20 minute video of your riding and a brief description of the areas you would like to improve.
You will receive a personalized constructive analysis of your current riding style and a program of recommended mat and mounted Equi Yoga exercises to target the areas for improvement.
This special offer is priced for a limited time at $175.00
Payment can be made through paypal or check/money order.
Videos can be sent via DVD or privately listed on Youtube and email me the link.
