Authentic Awakening

Every horse is a sentient being: aware, feeling, and expressive.
 When we shift from control to connection, from doing to listening, the ride becomes something sacred.

Through this journey, you’ll cultivate:

• Awareness of your own body, breath, and alignment.

• Sensitivity to your horse’s responses and emotions.
• Connection grounded in trust, respect, and love, creating space for a deepened seat.

Course Structure

The course unfolds across six online modules (theory + live classes), followed by an in-person practical:

1. Body Awareness & Neural Resetting – awakening proprioception for both rider and horse.
2. Mobility & Stability – anatomy and exercises for balance.
3. Breath – natural breathing patterns and synchronised breathing.
4. Posture & Self-Care – alignment, strength, and horse comfort.
5. Balance – integrating body, mind, and soul for rider and horse.
6. Grounding & Intention – visualisation and alternative techniques, supported by evidence.

➡️ Practical Day: The Sentient Seat – Module 7
 An immersive one-day experience where concepts come alive through demonstration, application, and rider–horse assessment.

In Module 7 Practical Session, we will cover the following: 

1. Short revision of modules 1 to 6- lecture and practical
2. Synchronised breathing and how to approach a horse– practical
3. Neural Resetting and preparation to approach my horse. 
4. Awareness of the physical language the horse uses– demonstration
5. Revision of the strengths and weaknesses of each rider and horse. 
6. Assessment and recommendations of 2 – 4 course participants carefully pre-selected.  
7. Letting Go. 

Additional Offering

Alongside The Sentient Seat, it is highly recommended that you also attend my standalone in-person practical course that explores Module 6 (Grounding, Visualisation & Intention) in much greater depth.

➡️ Practical Day: The Sentient Rider
This workshop is recommended for riders who are searching for something more soulful — a space to deepen intention, presence, and spiritual connection with their horse through practical exploration.

NOTE – No physiotherapy or physiotherapy techniques will be taught in either courses. 

Logistics & Access

• Lessons: Pre-recorded lectures + live sessions (with replays).
• Notes: Each lecture includes full notes + a summary for quick revision.
• Release Schedule: New study material every Friday and Saturday morning, practical associated with the previous week's module. 
• Platform: All theoretical and pre-recorded content is hosted on authenticawakening.co.za learning platform. Live course platform to be confirmed.
• Flexibility: If a practical date doesn’t suit, you’re welcome to attend a future session.

Course Fee & Payment

The Sentient Seat: 

• Total Cost: R2850
• Payment Options: Full payment preferred, but flexible arrangements available.

The Sentient Rider: 

• Total Cost: R950
• Payment Options: Full payment preferred, but flexible arrangements available.

Certificate

Completion provides a certificate of participation (not a formal qualification).

Combination of the two courses: 

• Total Cost: R2850 + R950 = R3800 less 10%.

Course Dates: 

Please see the attached PDF Timetable

A Closing Thought

True mastery arises not from control, but from presence. With every breath and every step, horse and rider can move in harmony — body, mind, and soul aligned in connection.

I look forward to sharing this journey with you.