Some benefits of Buqi

release physical tension
release emotional tension
create mental stillness
alleviate stress
encourage more expression or being-ness
generates 'presence'
increase in vitality
bringing ease to an uncomfortable body
a feedback tool via the practitioner
deep relaxation
shift to another level in training
organise movement patterns, ie during re-schooling or re-training
change restriction and weakness
promote self-healing
vitalise at a cellular level

For the horse in movement...

strength - the horse will become increasingly 'grounded' and 'stable', thereby having more access to the 'earth force' which thereby will generate more 'push' from the ground providing more aligned ' power' going through the structural/movement system.
alignment - the release of 'held-tension' will allow the horse to become increasingly aligned through the spine and the limbs. This reduction of 'parasitic tension' helps efficiency of limb flight and the transference of forces through the loaded limb.
joint flexibility - the ligaments become more flexible and muscle fibres are released bringing about a greater movement range and flexibility of the whole horse. To the horse the joints feel more elastic and supportive.
integrity of the whole body - the horse literally 'joins up', areas of the body that have 'opted out' of the movement process are re-engaged and previously overused areas are recovered. The horse becomes more comfortable 'as a whole'.

For the horse in being...

Regular sessions markedly encourage the ongoing release of tensions from an ever deeper level. Horses that have had regular sessions have shown to gain:

presence - the horse becomes more 'connected with self' or more self-assured. The horse literally exudes more 'life force' or vitality which even onlookers or laymen see. They seem to gain a greater 'aura' around them. This essence or grandeur is something to be nurtured and developed for brilliance and expression.

With insightful use:

it is a way of listening to horses - the Buqi session can be a valuable feedback tool. The session may reveal areas in the body that are struggling, that are releasing, that need strengthening, etc. The feedback from the horse's demeanor, responses and reactions can provide a variety of clues about what is going on for the horse within the stage of development he is in.

For the horse in health...

Buqi is being used therapeutically for horses:

to alleviate the everyday stresses of living in a false housing and working environment
to alleviate the stresses created by our man-made requirements
to increase our own awareness of the impacts of daily stresses on the horse
to alleviate the symptoms of chronic health conditions - recurring colic (dependant on cause), arthritis, degenerating joints, etc
to assist the self- healing processes of horses recovering from injury, operation or manipulation
to recover from extreme physical or emotional stress - i.e. rescue horses, long distance travel, etc
as a preventative to the onset of 'dis-ease'
for the stiff and contracted horse (emotionally and physically)
for the older horse

Benefits of healing horses

release tension for suppleness in horses

Some benefits of Buqi

For the horse in movement...

For the horse in being...

For the horse in health...

Buqi for horses

The benefits of Buqi