Synopses & Reviews
Joni Bentley has identified the synergy that exists between Classical riding and the Alexander Technique in that poor postural habits and mental conditioning acquired by the rider over many years are mirrored by the horse and threaten the wellbeing and performance of both.
Believing that everyone is unique, Joni Bentley has a remarkable ability to recognise her students' inherent talents and bring them to light. From her own experience she knows only too well the damaging ramifications of teaching methods that in moulding students to an 'ideal' end result, succeed only in undermining their creative expression and intelligence.
Topics covered in this book include:
- Alexander: the man and his technique
- The body's balance in the saddle
- Crookedness
- Social conditioning
- Leanring through games
- Tension and one-sidedness
- Drop the 'ideal' and get 'real'
- Three seats of instruction
- Contact
- Exercises for improving posture and control in all gaits
Joni Bentley's technique may lead us into the future but at the same time it honours the principles laid down by the Classical masters of the past, never failing to remind us that success achieved through humility and love for the horse must always be our primary aim.
Synopsis
A unique riding training system based on classical and holistic principles, stress management, and the Alexander Technique.
Synopsis
A unique riding and training system based on classical and holistic principles, stress management, and the Alexander Technique. Uses questionaires, exercises, and animated drawings to heighten awareness of mind and body unity with the result that learning becomes less of an effort for both horse and rider.
About the Author
Joni Bentley's diverse fields of expertise include the Alexander Technique, classical dressage, BHS qualifications, stress management, funtional medicine and singing.