In recent years, equine therapy has gained recognition as a powerful tool for promoting mental and physical well-being. Beyond their role as majestic creatures of strength and grace, horses offer unique therapeutic benefits that can positively impact our health and beauty. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving posture and circulation, the bond between humans and horses holds immense potential for enhancing our overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore the myriad ways in which horses contribute to our well-being and beauty.

Stress Relief and Emotional Healing:

One of the most well-known benefits of equine therapy is its ability to reduce stress and promote emotional healing. Interacting with horses has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping to lower cortisol levels and induce a state of relaxation. The rhythmic motion of horseback riding has been likened to a form of meditation, allowing riders to focus their thoughts and quiet their minds. Additionally, the nonjudgmental nature of horses creates a safe space for individuals to express their emotions and process difficult feelings, leading to profound healing and emotional growth.

Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation:

Engaging in horse-related activities offers a fun and effective way to stay physically active and improve overall fitness. Riding requires core strength, balance, and coordination, making it a great full-body workout. Furthermore, caring for horses involves various physical tasks, such as grooming, mucking stalls, and leading, which help to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. For individuals recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions, equine-assisted therapy can provide gentle yet effective rehabilitation, promoting mobility, muscle tone, and range of motion.

Connection with Nature:

Spending time in nature has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, and enhanced cognitive function. Horses offer a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and experience its therapeutic effects firsthand. Whether riding through scenic trails, grazing in lush pastures, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the barn, being in the presence of horses allows us to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and reconnect with the beauty and serenity of the outdoors.

Beauty Benefits of Horse Shampoo:

In addition to their therapeutic qualities, horses also inspire beauty rituals that have stood the test of time. Horse shampoo, prized for its nourishing and strengthening properties, has become a favorite among beauty enthusiasts seeking luscious locks and healthy hair. Rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, horse shampoo helps to cleanse the scalp, fortify the hair shaft, and promote growth and vitality. Its gentle formula is suitable for all hair types and is particularly beneficial for those with dry, damaged, or brittle hair.

From soothing our minds and bodies to enhancing our beauty routines, horses play a multifaceted role in promoting our overall well-being. Whether through equine therapy sessions, outdoor adventures, or beauty rituals, the bond between humans and horses continues to enrich our lives in countless ways. By embracing the therapeutic power of horses and incorporating them into our health and beauty routines, we can experience the transformative benefits of equine companionship firsthand.

Art Challenge 10

Week #6: August 16 – August 23
Nature

Our next challenge: nature.

Nature scenery drawing for beginners / easy and step by step

Simple Watercolour Landscape Painting Using Only One Brush!

Are you going to create a landscape? We cannot wait

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Gardening is a new hit!

Can you find a more satisfying way to connect with nature than to grow the nature?

We belive that if you take care of a living creature, you learn and transform together with it.

We will start with a tip for those who are about to learn gardening! If you are naturally curious and there is lack of space where you live you can check this futuristic technology: Garden Tower! It is environmently friendly, uses minimum of water and helps you to get rid of non-meat organic scraps in the most natural way (compost)!

What if you live in the apartment or cimply you do not have any opportunity to do actual gardening? There is another way to meditate with plants: Bonsai! Moreover giving someone Bonsai tree as a gift is a gesture with deep meaning! On this website you can find a category “Bonsai for Dummies” listing the easiest to take care of trees indoors.

You can get trees as cheap as only 30 dollars. That’s a great start!

If you are a little bit more into real hardcore gardening check out this website: Gardeners. This is the website you need pratically for all sorts of things related to gardening: furniture, plants, tools, planters etc.

BonsaiBoy – another website for going green!

You can choose a category (Urban, Senior, Indoor Gardeners) which will inspire your choices!

We are not just saying this, it is a scientific fact! Here is an article published in reputable Nature journal. Have a look!

So, what can we do to get closer to nature or at least pretend like being closer to nature?

Spend more time outdoors!

Party!

Why not having a party outside? If you have some space in front of your house it is perfect! Just get your gazebo ready! If not you can travel outside and install a shade/tent.

Organise you space outside, make it cosy and comfortable.

Here you can find a bunch of things for inspiration:

And here in Cherry Lane you can find everything for your comfy outdoor (and actually indoor) living. Not only gazebos, tents, mattresses but also wild bird care products. Isn’t it the perfect way to connect with nature? Especially fun for kids!

And by the way great variety of gardening tools:

Grow Things!

Another option just gardening itself! Grow more plants. Some people prefer growing flowers and enjoy the beautiful garden. Here you can find good value deals on flowers (and not just);

What about growing your own food?

You can practically be self-sufficient in terms of food. Tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines are not so difficult to grow in your own garden. Also, you can buy some berry bushes, they are quite easy to look after and you get a nice plant anyway (even if you do not care about the berries that much).

To have some ideas check out this website 

By the way they also have a great variety of flowers:

Please, check the shipping options, some of these merchants might be able to ship outside of UK!

There are some things you can do even if you live in an apartment and far from nature. For example, check this Click & Grow NASA Technology! It is absolutely amazing and would make a great gift!

They ship all over Europe too!

Have you ever heard about the term “ecopsychology”. Even though it is outside conventional psychology, we think it is worth mentioning this promising herapeutic technique and ideology.

What it does, it suggests treating people by bringing them closer to nature and seeks to expand the connection between humans and natural world.  The term eco-psychology was coined by Theodore Roszak in 1992, this American academic claimed that better connection with nature means better r interpersonal relationships and emotional wellbeing.

Immersion in nature becomes more and more popular, here you can read a nice and detailed article about its benefits. For example, the studies have proved not only psychological effects of spending two hours a week in nature, but also physical and mental.

How do we start?

It is not difficult even if you live in the city. Here are a couple of things you can do:

Have a Mindful Walk

Think about any green and calm space (a park or a wood not far from where you live) and take a long, relaxed walk. Make sure you have enough time, postpone all your tasks, this time has to be yours!

Do not use any distractions, put away your phone, no need to use your earphones. Look around, try to listen and see. Notice the beauty, the shapes, the positive and negative space, how trees, plants or anything else changes as you pass them.

Pay Attention

Even if you do not have an opportunity to go out of your place, open the window, sit and relax. You are lucky if your window faces some nature.

Pay attention to details, listen to the sounds, do the same things you would have done while walking around: notice and reflect.

These two techniques are perfect to elevate your mental state, especially when you feel just a bit too stressed and overwhelmed. Find time for yourself!

Enjoy the nature even if it is just a tree!

We will give you more tips on how to be just slightly more involved with nature in our next posts!