Books

Yoga & Riding
Volume 2: Breathing and Relaxation
Linda Benedik



"Through a series of lessons, on the ground and in the saddle, riders are introduced to Linda Benedik's method of integrating hatha yoga with riding in order to improve their balance, breathing, and ultimately, their performance. In Volume 2: Breathing and Relexation, riders build from the lessons they learned in Volume 1: Balance and Symmetry, with the focus on achieving a deeper relaxation in mind and body. Traditional hatha yoga techniques also effectively develop confidence and help manage anxieties often associated with both competitive and recreational riding. Postures that promote breath awareness, directions, and rhythm with movement help riders become truly grounded, centered, and relaxed.

This DVD is divided into three segments:

Rider Groundwork is a gentle, flow-style yoga routine to practice at home, anytime.

Rider Warm-up shows how yoga practiced at the stables encourages you to center, stretch, and release tension before mounting your horse.

Mounted Yoga Practice actually incorporates the methods you have learned on the ground in your riding and features a “moving meditation” at the trot.

The Yoga & Riding series is designed for equestrians of any age, level of experience, or discipline, and not only improves your seat and position on the horse, it can enhance your daily life as well. "