Yoga for Riders

A riding-inspired Yoga practice on Maui, upcountry.

All-level yoga lesson designed for the equestrian of all discipline, to promote a deeper connection with the horse and to enhance the performance of both rider and horse.

Yoga for Riders is a riding-inspired yoga practice designed to help the physical and mental aspect of riding. The lesson focuses on posture, strength and flexibility, breath, coordination, alignment, balance, harmony, connection with the horse.

All level of yoga experience are welcome.

The practice of yoga increases flexibility and strength to achieve a correct posture on a horse. Some of the area of focus are alignment of the spine, opening of the hips, opening of the upper body without creating a hollow back, improving balance and body awareness. The breath work helps to control the emotions and creates relaxation in the body and mind. It also helps to maintain balance and rhythm while riding. It has the power to bring the relation with the horse at a whole new level.

I offer small group classes and private instruction. I am flexible with the schedule and can easily arrange a private lesson before your ride so you can experience the benefits of integrating yoga with riding. I am also open to work with trainers for specific area that needs a focus. Private lesson can include practice on the horse too.

Integrating yoga with riding will not only change your experience as a rider but it will also improve your horse's way of going.

More about me...

I am a certified yoga teacher through the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, Reiki practitionner with additional training in Therapeutic Yoga. I am a life long horse lover and have been riding and working with horses for over ten years. I am a certified Equine Sport Massage therapist and practices Parelli natural horsemanship with my equine partner and big love, Finale.

As a rider and yoga practitioner, I realized how my riding experience improved when practicing yoga on a regular basis. For that reason I decided to create Yoga for Riders, a program developed with the collaboration of trainer to answer the needs of riders.