Lindy grew up with horses and knows their ways and language like only time and experience brings. Blending 35 years of riding instruction experience, a true love of horses, and Hakomi (body-centered psychotherapy), Lindy has created Wind Horse mindfulness training. She has always found ease working with people and started teaching horseback riding when she was 15.

Lindy is a graduate of the two year comprehensive training in the Hakomi Method with the Hakomi Institute of San Francisco. She also leads women's groups and weekend retreats. She has a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA.

Testimonials
"There was a smile lurking the whole time."

- Joy C.

"I felt safe and relaxed because of Lindy's confidence around the horse."

- J. M.

"I felt a connection to my inner world. Since the outer world tends to scream more loudly, the whisper of the inner world gets hidden."

- Jody P.

"Joyful, Peaceful, Excited, Unafraid, Calming, I liked everything you did."

- Corey F.

Linda Kohanov describes the process Wind Horse employs elegantly in her book, The Tao of Equus:

"These intelligent, sensitive creatures respond to both positive and negative changes in the handler's behavior, offering people constant feedback and timely rewards or consequences for their actions. Horses are social creatures who readily and honestly respond to the challenges inherent in forming and sustaining relationships. As animals that are preyed upon in nature, they have also retained a highly developed ability to sense changes in the stance and arousal levels of other herd members, an ability they easily transfer to interactions with human beings... A tremendous boost in self-esteem and confidence comes from learning how to establish boundaries and direct a thousand pound creature through mental focus, creative visualization and clarity of intent. These skills, which can be difficult to teach in a conventional classroom or counseling session, have far ranging applications linked to increased success in personal relationships, career and parenting."

Contact Lindy
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Phone: 831-662-3768

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"I enjoy seeing self-confidence grow along with a sense of mastery."

- Lindy James

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