{"id":1148,"date":"2015-09-01T13:28:17","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T17:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/66.135.61.203\/?p=1148"},"modified":"2016-07-16T00:00:57","modified_gmt":"2016-07-16T04:00:57","slug":"shop-talks-equinection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/archives\/shop-talks-equinection\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop Talks: Equinection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/9_Shop_TalkEquinection1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1208\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/9_Shop_TalkEquinection1.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Talk: Equinection\" width=\"436\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a>Beautiful and agile, horses are sensitive creatures that can easily pick up on our emotions. Equine-facilitated learning (EFL) is an effective experiential-based learning in which trained professionals partner with horses to help people deepen self-awareness and foster change. Karen Head is director and founder of Equinection where people learn more about themselves through EFL. Sitting on 112 acres in Green Mountain just outside Burnsville, Equinection offers enriching and transformative programs and workshops to serve others. With a tranquil stream, overnight cabin for participants, and eight horses enjoying life, this private farm setting was designed specifically for the work of EFL. Karen says participants realize their potential, and this carries with them after they\u2019ve left. There\u2019s no riding at Equinection. Instead, programs ranging from one to four days are tailored for specific groups such as women, leaders, people in recovery and their families, and professionals, such as social workers and nurses who help others and seek a day of renewal. Workshops can also be accommodated for special groups.<\/p>\n<p><em>Equinection is located at 561 Piercy Road in Green Mountain. For more information, including registration, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/equinection.org\/\">equinection.org<\/a>, or call 828.682.9157.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beautiful and agile, horses are sensitive creatures that can easily pick up on our emotions. 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