TRAIN YOUR SEAT
BREATHING IN BALANCE
Two part live webinar series for riders
December 11 and January 21
Transform your riding by training the most overlooked part of the rider’s body, the breath.Â
Breathing in Balance is a two part ONLINE webinar series designed to help riders deepen their seat, regulate their body tone, and create clearer communication with their horse.
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Unlock your true riding potential by focusing on one of the most essential aspects of equestrian performance - breathing.
During this ONLINE course, you’ll learn exercises, imagery and embodiments for breathing as they apply to riding, both in and out of the saddle.
Breathing plays a central role in riding because it influences the rider’s body, mind, and the way the horse perceives and responds to them. A rider’s breath affects muscle tone, balance, coordination, and the ability to follow the horse’s movement with an adaptive seat. When breath is held or shallow, the pelvis stiffens, the ribs lose mobility, and the shoulders tighten, which immediately interferes with rein contact and the horse’s natural motion.
Breathing also shapes the rider’s mental and emotional state. Slow, steady breathing supports regulation, focus, and clarity while reducing anxiety and reactivity. Horses respond directly to this. They sense changes in breathing through pressure shifts, micro movements, and the rider’s overall body tone. A calm, rhythmic breath helps a horse settle and become more trusting, while a tense or erratic breath can create uncertainty or defensiveness in the horse.
By training functional breathing, riders learn to regulate themselves, soften unnecessary tension, and create a more consistent, predictable presence in the saddle. This improves communication, enhances the horse and rider relationship, and supports a more harmonious interaction where both partners influence one another through clear, calm, and embodied signals.
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REGISTER NOWAbout Breathing in Balance
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During this course you’ll experience anatomical education and embodied function as they directly apply to equestrians using imagery and cutting edge Train Your Seat™ techniques.
As an equestrian, you know that proper breathing is crucial to your success in the saddle. However, many riders overlook this essential aspect of their riding. As a result, their overall performance suffers.
Do you ever find yourself feeling out of breath or anxious while riding? Do you struggle with maintaining balance and control while performing more complex movements? These challenges can be frustrating, but they can also be overcome with the right training.
Proper training of breathing can have a huge impact on movement and posture.Â
In this course, we will teach you how to master your breathing techniques, helping you stay calm and focused while riding. You'll learn how to train your breath to maintain control, balance, and a connection with your horse.
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Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from this course:
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Greater focus and control while riding, leading to improved safety and confidence
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Improved posture and alignment, which can help prevent injuries and reduce fatigue
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Increased connection with your horse, leading to a more enjoyable and fulfilling riding experience
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A better understanding of how your breathing impacts your riding performance and horse's way of going
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Techniques that can be applied to any riding discipline, from dressage to jumping and beyond
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This course is designed for riders of all levels, whether you're a beginner or advanced.
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You’ll also discover exactly how to use Balls and Bands to enhance the embodiments and breathing exercises.
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REGISTER NOW →Here's what you'll find inside
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✓ Course filled with HD quality videos featuring mounted and dismounted instruction
✓ Unlimited access to the course through the Franklin Method® Equestrian online education portal “Train Your Seat™ Online”
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âś“Â Training the diaphragm for optimal breathing mechanics
✓ Training the ribs to resolve misalignment and collapsing to one side
âś“Â Training the lungs for increased breath capacity
✓ Downloadable PDF exercise guide
âś“Â BONUSÂ WEBINAR:Â The Art of Breathing
Regular price: $149
Limited time price: $55
REGISTER NOWSee why riders are raving about the Train Your Seat® techniques:
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"Can't say enough about this training philosophy!"
Alysen Starko-Bowes is a phenomenal educator and instructor who founded the Embodied Rider Biomechanics training program.
This training helps us understand the internal workings of our bodies and how this impacts our riding. Train Your Seat brings riders to a whole new level of biomechanics!
"It's made massive improvements for me and my horse's way of going!!"
I wish more people could feel the difference in their riding position as I have since using the Franklin Method. It has changed the way I think, feel and experience movement when I ride. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try!
BONUS WEBINAR: THE ART OF BREATHING
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Led by Train Your Seat founder Alysen Bowes
Breathing well is an important skill to master which will have a massive impact on your movement, posture and performance. Breathing is also closely tied in to our mental and emotional state of being. When you breathe fully, you communicate a calm and relaxed state to your horse. When your breathing is restricted, you communicate the opposite which can lead to tension and unnecessary stress for your horse. Learning how to breathe better and control your breathing is the quickest and easiest way to positively influence your horse's way of going.
During this 2 - PART workshop you’ll learn…
- Why changes to your breathing will improve your posture in the saddle.
- How to resolve misalignment in the ribcage including twisting and collapsing to one side.
- 5 powerful breathing techniques to help you stay calm and focused especially during a show or competition.
- Simple exercises you can do anywhere to train your breathing for efficiency and more breath capacity.
- Why training your breathing mechanism properly is the KEY to a supportive 'core'.
