Easier Movement, Happier Life

• Your Animal’s Body is Talking—Are You Listening?

  Send Mary a text! What if a simple, mindful touch could improve your dog’s or horse’s movement, comfort, and even emotional well-being? In this episode, Mary Debono shares how to use your hands and your heart to do a gentle “scan”—a profoundly simple practice that awakens awareness, fosters mobility, and strengthens your bond.You’ll learn:Why your hands act like a kinesthetic mirror for your animal’s bodyHow curiosity (not correction) supports nervous system changeWhat to feel for: structure, temperature, response, symmetryWhy these moments of shared awareness build trust and connectionHow CLTMs (special receptors) create calm and deepen the bondWhen a quiet pause may be the most powerful part of your sessionWhether you're working with a horse, dog, or cat, this episode will show you how slowing down and tuning in can help your animal move better—and feel better—without needing to “fix” them.Resources:Grab your FREE videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Get your free videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles with your horse. 🐎https://tinyurl.com/equine-videosGet Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost.Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our Feldenkrais series:Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series   All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured.  Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.Email [email protected]

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• Pause, Process, Progress: The Value of Confusion

  Send Mary a text! Confusion isn’t failure—it’s a signal that your brain (or your animal’s) is learning something new. In this episode, Mary Debono shares how embracing confusion can improve your movement, mindset, and connection with your horse or dog. Key TakeawaysConfusion is a natural and valuable part of the learning process.Your nervous system—and your animal’s—needs time and space to process new information.Novelty and variation disrupt habitual patterns, leading to more efficient movement.Asking “How can this feel easier?” can guide you through confusion with grace.The key is not to fix but to support—whether it’s your dog, your horse, or yourself.Allowing for confusion builds patience, compassion, and a deeper connection.Resources:Grab your FREE videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Get your free videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles with your horse. 🐎https://tinyurl.com/equine-videosGet Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost.Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our Feldenkrais series:Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series   All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured.  Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.Email [email protected]

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• Imagination: A Bridge to Deeper Connection with Your Horse or Dog

  Send Mary a text! Would you like to use your imagination to deepen your connection with your horse or dog? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use your imagination to not only deepen your connection with your horse or dog but also increase the effectiveness of bodywork and training sessions. Key Takeaways: Your brain doesn't strongly distinguish between vivid imagination and physical experience—"what you imagine, you embody."Visualizing a connection of light with your animal creates real physiological changes in your body that your animal can detect.Animals constantly read the world through somatic and energetic cues, sensing your tension, intention, and inner state.This practice creates a "connection loop"—a feedback cycle where your shifts cause your animal to respond, deepening the bond.Intentionally sending loving energy increases heart coherence, which science shows can influence those nearby.This approach helps bring love back to the center when worry, fear or expectations might be pushing it aside.The visualization "turbocharges" hands-on work like Debono Moves, creating a synergistic effect.Even just one minute of this practice can reduce your stress and invite new possibilities for both you and your animal.Resources:Grab your FREE videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Get your free videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles with your horse. 🐎https://tinyurl.com/equine-videosGet Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost.Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our Feldenkrais series:Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series   All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured.  Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.Email [email protected]

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• The Transformative Power of Resonance with Your Horse or Dog

  Send Mary a text! In this episode, Mary Debono shares how cultivating resonance—a felt sense of connection between you and your animal—can profoundly transform your relationship with your horse or dog.Whether through hands-on Debono Moves, quiet companionship, or simply breathing together, resonance helps you tune in more deeply to your animal—and yourself. Mary explains how subtle shifts in attention, gratitude, and gentle support can activate your animal’s nervous system in a healing, trust-building way.Through real-life stories, including working with an aging Australian Shepherd and liberty play with her beloved horse Breeze, Mary reveals how resonance can become a guidepost for more meaningful interaction. You’ll also learn practical ways to begin cultivating this quiet, powerful connection today—and why it’s one of the most valuable things you can share with your animal.Resources:Grab your FREE videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Get your free videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles with your horse. 🐎https://tinyurl.com/equine-videosGet Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our Feldenkrais series:Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series   All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured.  Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.Email [email protected]

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• How to Improve Your Horse’s Movement Through Connection, Not Control

  Send Mary a text! Check out our Move with Your Horse Foundations group coaching program. 💥  🥳 Doors close soon! 💥Many riders try to fix their horse’s movement challenges—stiffness, bending issues, or unevenness—by stretching, using stronger aids, or forcing a certain posture. But what if the real key to improvement isn’t about control at all?In this episode, I’ll share how fostering connection instead of imposing control allows your horse to move with greater ease, comfort, and balance. You’ll learn why traditional fixes often fail, how the nervous system influences movement, and what you can do instead to help your horse find movement that feels good—without tension or force.I’ll also share a personal story of overcoming severe carpal tunnel syndrome and how the principles I used to heal myself apply directly to helping horses move better.By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new perspective on: ✔ Why traditional stretching and corrections often don’t work. ✔ How to support your horse’s movement through safety and awareness. ✔ The role of the horse-human system in creating lasting improvements.If you want to enhance your horse’s movement while deepening your bond, this episode is for you!Resources:Want to improve movement efficiency, comfort, and connection for both you and your horse? Check out our Move with Your Horse Foundations group coaching program. 💥  🥳 This is a limited-time offer. 💥💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥Interested in improving movement efficiency, comfort, and connection for you and your dog? Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured.  Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.

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