The horse lady
A couple of weeks ago, I was commissioned by shiatsu and craniosacral therapy specialist Alexandra Sticher, to record a horse and rider shiatsu demonstration she was giving at Leyland Court Equestrian Centre. We arrived early which gave me time to wander around the centre, and meet some of the very welcoming four-legged residents. I was a rider in my youth, and I've always loved horses, but my knowledge of shiatsu is so limited that I didn't even know that you could apply the technique to animals. It does make sense when you think about it though; horses do get tense or tired and they get hurt. The session started at around 6.30pm with Alexandra leading the team of riders in some relaxation and stretching exercises while the light was gently fading away as the sun came down. It was a really magical experience to see how Alexandra earned the horses' confidence by spotting the areas were they needed relief and support, before applying pressure on the key points where the energy flows. At one point, as Alexandra was pulling on a horse's tail, I could literally see the horse relax and its spine get longer. As it got too dark, all the participants went back inside a small room to practice exercises on each other. It was great fun and they all thought it'd been a fantastic experience they'd like to try again. If you'd like to find out more about Alexandra and her shiatsu sessions take a look at her websites: this one for riders and this one for general treatments. Nina Find out more about our photography and editorial services here. 
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