Name: Lessons in Lightness Expanded Edition
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Author: Mark Russell
ISBN: 9781948717502

portada Lessons in Lightness Expanded Edition

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Russell

Jillian Kreinbring

Publisher

Xenophon Press LLC

Language

English

Pages

190

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.34 kg.

ISBN13

9781948717502

Synopsis "Lessons in Lightness Expanded Edition"

Lessons in Lightness Expanded Edition by Mark Russell, published posthumously, further advances the concept of Art Form Riding first presented in the 2004 edition ofLessons in Lightness. Soft shaping and the development of the horse's flexibility, balance, and strength through a heightened sense of relaxation, this approach teaches us that mobility gives forward. Through logical gymnastic progressions, a positive feedback loop of relaxation, flexibility, and strength develops. From these progressions, energy springs forth so horses work in concert with their riders with calmness and exuberance.Maintaining both relaxation and balance in a forward mindset can be a difficult state to achieve. Lessons in Lightness Full Color Expanded Edition offers in-depth guidance on how to create this often elusive combination.Progressions include: - Accessing the horse's jaw and spine.- Teaching the horse that the bit is an indicator for relaxation.- Development of the horse's often over-looked balance-inducing postural muscles.- Development of flexion and strength through lateral movements and rein-back in relaxed postures.- Necessary for success, each lesson begins in hand before progressing under saddle.A new chapter entitled The Hidden Influences of the Bridle: The Stomatognathic Systemby Jillian Kreinbring M. S. underlines an expanded focus on equine biomechanics. Understanding the horse's functional anatomy is highlighted throughout this edition; it is the key to avoiding many common roadblocks.In the 1980's Mark studied with Master Nuno Oliveira. He practiced Tai Chi and Chi Gong for decades. Later Mark infused certain Natural Horsemanship philosophies into his practice. Mark's gifts were to see, understand, and maintain an approach that did not stray from these unifying philosophies. Mark Russell lost his life on June 12, 2016. Mark's wife, Hela, is committed to preserving his life's work. For more information, Visit www.naturaldressage.com

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Mark Russell es un escritor estadounidense conocido por su enfoque satírico e inteligente en los cómics y la literatura. Nacido en los Estados Unidos, Russell comenzó su carrera como autor con ensayos y libros de no ficción, pero alcanzó reconocimiento internacional cuando empezó a escribir guiones para cómics que mezclan humor social, crítica política y reinterpretaciones contemporáneas de personajes clásicos.

Uno de sus primeros éxitos notables fue Prez (DC Comics), una reinvención política y satírica de un personaje menor, seguida por The Flintstones, donde transformó la clásica comedia animada en una reflexión profunda sobre la sociedad moderna, el consumismo y la religión. Su trabajo se caracteriza por una visión aguda de la cultura actual, un uso hábil del humor, y diálogos que combinan ligereza con profundidad.

Otros títulos destacados en su carrera incluyen Second Coming (una sátira religiosa sobre Jesús y un superhéroe), Not All Robots, One-Star Squadron y Billionaire Island. Su estilo único ha sido elogiado por su capacidad para entretener al mismo tiempo que invita a la reflexión.

Además de su trabajo en cómics, Russell ha publicado libros de sátira política y continúa siendo una voz provocadora e influyente en la narrativa contemporánea. Su obra desafía convenciones y plantea preguntas importantes sobre el mundo actual.

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