Windhorse: Horses & the Power of Our True Nature with Jackie Ashley, MA, LPC and Deborah Bright

Through the powerful and magical presence of the horse and the contemplative practice of sitting meditation we will connect with the living energy we all possess.

Through the powerful and magical presence of the horse and the contemplative practice of sitting meditation we will connect with the living energy we all possess and long to express fully in the world. These majestic animals embody energy, power, grace, dignity and freedom. Through working with them we discover these qualities within ourselves. Being a mirror they challenge our relationship to fear, confidence, and courage. We then begin to discover the direct connection between fear and fearlessness. This is the gateway to Windhorse, our bank of self-existing energy that is always available to us. Limited to 12 participants.

This is not a trail riding program.

Jackie Ashley has been utilizing horses in her psychotherapy practice since 2001 and is EAGALA level 1 certified. an experiential, psychotherapeutic facility
that utilizes horses as part the healing process. She is
adjunct faculty at Naropa University, teaching body based
meditation practice and creative arts therapies, and a senior clinician with Windhorse Community Services.

Deborah Bright Deborah Bright is a long-time student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and has been teaching Shambhala Training since 1990. For eight years she served as the associate director of Shambhala Mountain Center. A horse owner for almost twenty years, Deborah has studied dressage and centered riding principles.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm on Thursday, October 5. Program ends with lunch at 12:30pm on Sunday, October 8. View Detailed Program Information.