Bright Heart Enrichment

Love animals? Love nature and being outside?  Support your well-being and embrace ‘Nurture in Nature’ at the rustic and welcoming Dove Retreat, in the Somerset countryside.

Nature based enrichment with animals

Connecting with animals in nature, connecting with the nature of your self 

1 .5 hr session ~ Sensory mindfulness / breathwork

2.5 HR session ~ includes Sound-Healing vibes and refreshments

3.5 HR ~ includes Sound-healing vibes, Celtic ritual / blessing and refreshments. This can be deeply relaxing and improve spiritual well-being (minimum 2 people)

                                                         

 1.5hr session ~ a relaxing, peaceful and authentic experience in nature. Enjoy this precious time which will nurture your heart.

2.5 hr session ~ I will guide you in nature based mindfulness practice, silence the mind and connect with your True Self in the company of native ponies and our dear donkey. Gentle sensory engagement with our four-legged friends promotes wonderful heartfelt connection with all else. listening to intuitive playing of: tuning forks; frame drum; Tibetan bowl and  immersing you in their soothing and reviving sounds. Soak up this re-balancing, healing resonance of sound, which influences a calmer nervous system. Be nurtured by all that surrounds us in nature, in our tranquil countryside. Refreshments provided

3.5hr sessions include ~ as above and Celtic ritual/blessing for setting intention

10am – 3pm Women’s Workshop a: Bright Heart  ‘letting go of stress and finding your feet again’.

Spending time in Nature is well documented to heal, soothe and restore. Being in the present moment (which is where horses function from) and spending time outside changes one’s state of mind from being depressed, stressed, and anxious to more calming and balanced, providing a respite for our overactive minds and refreshing us for new tasks. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, but also contributes to your physical wellbeing by reducing blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension, as well as promoting the production of hormones associated with wellbeing and comfort. Spiritual wellbeing is developed through the connections made by time spent with horses in nature.

Meaningful connections with all that is around us can be made through meditation and mindfulness with the horses in nature which aids healing.

We may be working with symbols in a creative way, borrowing themes from Native American rituals, and activities with the horses offers a profound way to develop personal insight and experience healing. Spending time with horses gives us insight into our thoughts and feelings, this helps us connect with the truth in our hearts and expand our personal awareness. Discover how to hear your inner voice and connect with your heart. Feel more confident, see choices more clearly and make more self-informed decisions. Horses pick up on  subtle, hidden ways, and can demonstrate them in their own behaviour, like a window into our Soul.

There is an authentic blend of therapy and wellbeing delivered in the time spent with the ponies in experience sessions. I work with professional and ethical integrity to ensure all guests are supported in a nurturing and safe environment.