What We Do:

In simple terms, we facilitate insightful experiences where you will be out in nature, with a horse or horses, either as a group or individually, exploring how to tap into your body wisdom and intuition, to regulate your nervous system, to find and maintain a state of true presence or flow, and to develop a deeper connection with yourself. 

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Why it is Powerful: 

The horse experience shared above teaches us things that books, talks and even human interactions cannot, which is why it is hard to describe in words. Together we look at the world through the horses’ eyes to see, learn and feel this kind of mindfulness and nervous system co-regulation.

It stays with us at a deeper level than just the brain, as the body doesn’t forget – and once you have felt something, you know what you are looking to recreate when you go home.

Horses are incredibly sensitive to our emotions, to how present we are and to our whole state of being. They communicate with non-verbal language, energy and presence – and actually so do humans (90% of our communication is non-verbal). As herd members, they actively seek a state of balance and wellness in each herd member, as then the whole herd is safer & more connected. 

You can read a lot more about how horses can help us on the WHY HORSES page on our website. Where else can you go to become aware of your senses, find a sense of balance and practice at this level?  

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Tula Vida Horses:

We also have a 501c3 charity registered in the US - all of our rescue horses came from difficult situations or backgrounds and yet are now offering their unique gifts, deep wisdom, support and encouragement to us humans as we each navigate our own path. So by attending this retreat you are not only supporting yourself, you are supporting these rescue horses & the mission of Tula Vida Foundation.

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We Listen to You:

Our schedule is flexible depending on the needs and focus of each group, but we will be working/playing with horses and/or out in nature and will often include mindful movement or yoga into the schedule.

Food for Mind, Body and Soul:

We pay attention to the whole system, so it’s not just horses that support you. Tula Vida Ranch is 100% off-the-grid so the essentials come straight from source. Our rooms are designed as a retreat from the wilds of nature - calming, comfortable spaces where you can relax and rest well as you process your insights and connect deeper with yourself. Meals are healthy, delicious and made with love so your whole body feels nourished along the way. The ranch is surrounded by 3 volcanos and you can watch the sun sink down over the valley. Your senses all come alive here.

What you Take Home:

You will learn tools, practices and exercises carefully designed to allow you to access your own internal wisdom and learn to regulate and co-regulate nervous systems based on Polyvagal principles (the idea that feeling safe and connected is the key starting point for everything). Once you have experienced & explored the felt-sense of what you are looking for, you can use these tools to re-find it when you get home.

That’s not all…

The horses live in the valleys all around us and there are miles of beautiful trails, abundant with wildlife, so even in-between facilitated sessions you have more opportunities for your own mindfulness and self-discovery adventures.

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Some of our retreats also include other offsite excursions such as soaking in natural hot springs, paddleboarding, visiting a 500-year old Avatar tree or horseback-riding.

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Join us for a life-changing week of wellness, balance & connection, where nature, horses and experience will open your eyes to a whole new way of being.