Riding Through Change - by Cathy Woods (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

As equestrians, we know that the only thing we can predict with certainty is that things will change. Maybe you've noticed that it's a little harder to pull yourself up into the saddle, or maybe your horse is the one who's a little achier in the warm-up ring. Maybe you've gone through a breakup, maybe you've had kids, maybe you're downsizing, upsizing, and on and on. Life is constantly evolving and developing around us, and when we have horses in our lives, the waves of change take on unique dimensions. There is no roadmap for navigating life, but we can sit deep and learn to ride the twists and turns with grace and gratitude.

How do we grow through life's changes mindfully and "view life as a verb?" Cathy Woods is a longtime yogini, horsewoman, the creator of Body, Mind, Equine and author of Yoga for Riders. Through the compassionate yet practical voice of someone who's "been there" herself, Cathy uses her yogic and somatic training paired with years of equine experience to help readers approach changes large and small from both a spiritual and practical perspective. Interspersed with real-life examples and practices-in-action, the book unpacks many scenarios faced by equestrians of all kinds, and offers useful tools as well, including:

• What we can learn about ourselves from equines

• Examining, defining, and redefining your belief system

• The AAA approach to stepping into new phases with grace: Acceptance, Adjusting, Acclimating

• Community-building and maintenance

• Contemplating impermanence

• Gratitude, and more!

Navigating change is no easy task, but we all encounter it. As Cathy writes, "it requires courage, honesty, vulnerability, and a willingness to let go and allow change to flow; course-correcting as we go along." This book offers equestrians in all phases of life and change the life raft they are looking for.

About the Author

Cathy Woods is a longtime horsewoman, author, yoga teacher, international retreat leader/presenter, and creator of Body, Mind, Equine(R), who focuses on overall equestrian wellness and is the author of Yoga for Riders, published by Trafalgar Square Books. Cathy has been leading programs since 1991, where she imparts a practical approach to authentic yoga and mindful horsemanship, making it accessible to everyone.

Her programs have been offered at distinguished locations such as The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Yogaville Ashram, and Mount Madonna Center. On the equine front, Cathy has partnered with amazing venues such as Equitana, Liberty Festival, Equine Affaire, Warwick Schiller's Journey on Summit, Tryon International Equestrian Center, White Stallion Ranch, and C Lazy U Ranch, to name a few. In addition to Yoga for Riders, Cathy writes for Horse Illustrated Magazine and others. She's been featured in Forbes, Yoga Digest, Horse and Rider Magazine, and many other publications.