Soul Journeys
Equine Gestalt Coaching
Know Yourself,
Love Yourself,
Be Yourself.
Who are you, really?
Do you know how to answer that? Beyond your job title, mother / sister / daughter / etc.?
Who are you, really? On a Soul Level.
Have you ever felt some part of you whispering in the back of your mind, asking you:
“What am I doing with my life?”
“Is this really what I want? What DO I really want?”
“Is this really all there is to life? Isn’t there something more I am meant for?”
These are the questions I found bubbling up in the beginning of my Spiritual Awakening Journey (and many times since), and I have devoted myself to finding the answers.
It certainly hasn’t always been easy, but it has been by far the most rewarding, Soul Fulfilling Journey I could possibly imagine for myself. A journey not about reaching a specific destination, but about all the treasures of self discovery picked up every step of the way; about finding the pleasure of the moment, seeing all there is to be loved and appreciated within and all around us, exactly where we are, as we are; about finding the precious gifts and lessons that could only have been born from the specific pains and traumas that we endured.
I’d like to help you start seeking these answers for yourself.
It is my mission in life to help as many people as possible re-member their Divine Truth.
I am here to hold space for people to re-member, embrace, and embody their True Divinity, their Highest Self, by supporting them in releasing all the pain, fear and doubt that cause them to forget, while teaching them to hear and feel and trust the voice of their Inner Being, and to follow it along their Path of Highest Service and Purpose.
What can this really look like for you in your day to day life?
You can:
come to really know who you are on a Soul level
learn to deeply love all that you are and begin to express this authentic self in your life
finally let go of past experiences that seem to guide your life in ways and directions you don’t desire
find ways to nourish and regulate yourself so that you can maintain balance through the turbulence of life
feel inspired and devoted to follow and fully live your Dharma (Life’s Purpose)
feel a renewed sense of direction, aliveness and passion in your life
create and support deeper, more authentic, loving connections
feel more satisfied and grateful for your life exactly as it is, and inspired to grow into more
feel empowered in yourself because you know who you are and love who you are, which lends an overall strength and stability to your life
Why Horses?
Horses are natural Energy Workers, and natural Gestaltists. They live in the present moment and are highly sensitive, allowing them to know exactly what is really going on in our emotional and energetic bodies, give us clues to what is there and how to work with it, and even sometimes clear, heal and resolve the stuck and unsupportive energies all on their own!
Most of this is something you simply have to experience for yourself to really believe or begin to understand, but there are actually some fascinating studies that have been done by the Institute of HeartMath that have proven one level of this energetic healing that horses do for us (click here to read about it!). Their studies have found that the field projected by the horse heart is five times larger than that of a human, is much more likely to have what is called a “coherent” heart rate pattern (which is incredibly healing for our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as positively influencing that of others around us, and even the electromagnetic field of the planet itself!), and people often experience a long list of physiological benefits and a sense of peace and harmony after spending time around horses.
But you really don’t need to know all of that.. Chances are, if you have had the opportunity to spend quality time around horses in your life, you already knew this on some level. And when combined with the Gestalt Coaching, the benefits can be truly incredible.
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Aside from the incredible physiological effects that horses have on humans, there have also been some fascinating studies on the efficacy of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method specifically.
The data is truly incredible, showing that a huge majority of people that participate in Equine Gestalt Coaching sessions from coaches certified through the EGCM program feel more hopeful about their future, feel better about themselves, feel like they received a high quality service and would definitely participate in the coaching program again!
Gestalt is a phenomenal modality when it comes to mental and emotional healing, helping us to come into greater awareness of all our parts of self and how they interact and influence our decisions in life so that we can live our lives more intentionally, without baggage and triggers from the past guiding our way for us. And when you do that work alongside a 1500 pound animal, well.. Let’s just say it is an experience you aren’t soon to forget!
Options to experience this work for yourself:
One on One Equine Gestalt Coaching Sessions - up to 90 minutes of you, me, and a horse in the arena, working through whatever is present for you in the moment
Virtual Coaching Package - 1 hour calls to work on whatever is up for you, set goals, process, and come into greater personal awareness
Group Equine Gestalt Coaching - small, intimate group healing with deep support and community building.
The Metamorphosis Package - deep dive, long lasting transformation support. 2 virtual calls, 1 Reiki session, and 1 Equine session per month, for 3 months, with open connection support with Lyarra between sessions as needed. (month to month payment option here.) (I am also open to creating a customized package to your liking! Send me an email if you want to create something more personalized)
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** No horse experience is needed, and there is no horseback riding involved. Simply come with closed-toed shoes and dress comfortably for being outdoors. Bring an open heart and mind, ready to release what no longer serves you in the sand and walk away with a renewed sense of clarity and direction.
**I offer a flexible payment scale for those who feel called to a session but may be navigating financial constraints. If you'd like to arrange a session with a custom payment, please reach out via email—no questions asked and no judgment, as it’s truly my honor to support others in times of deep change and personal evolution. To cover the facility fee, in-person sessions have a minimum contribution of $75. Simply let me know in your email the amount you feel comfortable paying, and I’ll be happy to set it up for you.
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The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989, of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.
The Metamorphosis Package is for the women that want to go deep and create long lasting change that ripples into all areas of their lives.
In this Package, we alternate between 2 virtual coaching sessions, 1 Reiki Session, and 1 in person Equine coaching session each month for 3 months to really get to the heart of whatever you are working through, have space for deep processing, integration, and accountability for creating patterns that positively impact all areas of your life.