Zen & Horseback Riding, 4th Edition: Applying the Principles of Posture, Breath and Awareness to Riding Horses - Paperback

Zen & Horseback Riding explains the location, importance and use of the psoas muscles. The psoas are the deep core muscles that link the upper and lower girdles of the body. They are the basis of all efficient body movement and can be used by everyone in any athletic activity. This book explains how to use your body to achieve tone, find self-carriage and to move correctly both on and off the horse.Zen & Horseback Riding is about using horseback riding as a means of self-development and training. It is about improving both your riding and your life."I liked this book so well after being given a copy that I couldn't wait to purchase six more copies for my friends." Sally Swift, author of Centered RidingThe Kindle edition contains color graphics and photographs for color devices.