Celebrating the Senses with Rose Mary Riggs: Equine Therapy, Erotic Brilliance and Devotional Self-Pleasure
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CONTENT HEADS UP: In this episode, we acknowledge the reality of sexual trauma, so for our listeners that may be sensitive to such content, we’d like to make sure you’re aware up front…
And we're also serving up a mix of happier adult topics Including, but not limited to, discussions about sensual sex, as well as some insight about masturbation and porn. We also have frank conversations about consent, trauma healing, and self-love practices. There’s also a sprinkle of pros and cons of cannabis use during sex talk and a pinch of swearing. And a celebration of the senses for dessert! Just remember, if you're tempted to purchase perfumes after this episode, opt for those with mare-free ingredients.
SYNOPSIS:
In this episode, Ali engages in a candid conversation with Rose Mary Riggs, certified Equine Guided Educator, E.G.E. and Yoga Therapist to explore the intricacies of sensuality, sexuality, and embodiment - and how the presence of horses can assist in feeling safe enough for all three. They discuss societal constructs surrounding touch and communication, highlighting the pervasive culture of non-consent and the importance of tuning into one's senses for healthy intimacy.
Rose Mary shares her personal journey of self-discovery and self-love through a practice she calls "masturbation meditation," emphasizing the role of pleasure and sensory experiences in fostering connection with one's body and each other. The conversation underscores the significance of embracing curiosity, playfulness, and authenticity in navigating relationships and personal growth.
EXPLORATION POINTS:
- Ali and Rose Mary discuss the power of equine therapy. How interactions with horses can deepen our connection with the animal body and facilitate emotional and physical healing, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of connecting with animals and nature. Especially for those who have experienced sexual traumas.
-. They explore the nuanced relationship between sensuality and sexuality, highlighting the common ground where pleasure, consent, and embodiment intersect.
-. Rose Mary shares insights on her practice of "masturbation meditation" as a means of connecting with the senses and cultivating self-love and acceptance and manifesting the life she desires.
-. Ali and Rose Mary discuss the impact of previous trauma on sexual experiences, emphasizing the role of compassion and curiosity in navigating intimate relationships and healing past wounds.
- They reflect on societal norms and expectations around sexuality, advocating for a more inclusive and shame-free approach to sexual education and expression.
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ROSE MARYBIO: Rose Mary Riggs is a certified Equine Guided Educator, E.G.E and yoga therapist who brings nearly two decades of practice and intensive study to our clients. As an E.G.E facilitator, Rose Mary provides the bridge between the participant and horse, facilitating their interactions and drawing out and interpreting the horse's responses and how they relate to the participant's behaviors.
This equine education team of horse and human encourages participants to become actively involved in their own learning and transformation. When working with her yoga therapy clients, Rose Mary incorporates both Hatha and Kundalini yoga traditions to create an embodied and therapeutic experience for her clients.
Most recently, Rose Mary has designed a yoga practice on horseback for clients that would like to combine the benefits of Equine Therapy and yoga therapy. Partnering with horses and yoga poses allows for increased connection to one's breath and the centered nature of horses. Equilibrium Bliss.
Rose Mary and her equine partner (a chestnut mare named Sophie) are currently offering Equine Therapy and Yoga on Horseback workshops and private sessions at a stable near Escondido Beach in Malibu, CA. When not at the barn, Rose Mary can be found working one-on-one with clients or leading women's groups in her Yoga Therapy practice at her home, Shakti Ranch, in Malibu.
OTHER RESOURCES:
MARY OLIVER’S POEM “WILD GEESE” - as far as we know, Mary Oliver first championed the term, "animal body." She wrote herein the exquisite revelation Rose Mary refers to: “You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.”
This excellent article was published din the NYTimes so you're in luck, and will get to read the full article, if you have a subscription or know someone who does!
Watch other episodes:
Episode One: GIL HEDLEY – THE BODY AS A GIFT: A REVERENTIAL JOURNEY INTO THE HUMAN BODY
