In this episode, I explore EFEL (Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning) with Sophie Krier, a fascinating coaching method she has been learning and practicing. This method entails being present with the horse, guiding us through a process, I would say, of self-healing and self-care. Throughout our conversation, Sophie generously provides also a practical example of how, as a facilitator, she prepares clients before entering the paddock and encountering these amazing beings.

This fall, Sophie completed the Level 1 Medecine Horse Way training developed by Carol Roush. In the talk, she mentions the affiliated Equine Facilitated Learning method, part of the Epona Quest program founded by Linda Kohanov. She acknowledges instructors Josselien Janssens (NL), Cécile Gilbert Kiwano (FR), and Rosey Withey (UK) who supervised her training.

The last phrase of the podcast, “What wants to be known, right now?” is borrowed from Focusing guide Natasha Lythgoe (The Art of Rewilding). Sophie came in contact with her centering work through dear soulmate İlke Ercan.

Acknoledgement (referring to Instagram accounts):

@eponaquestworldwide

@eponaquestfrance

@lindakohanov

@carol.roush

@josselien_rayamedicine

@cgk_developments

@rosiewitheycoach

@the_art_of_rewilding

Sophie wishes to thank personally @krierisa @ilkeercan @hathawaycynthia2020 @erik.p.wong for being there, in times and need and joy

Sophie Krier is a relational artist-researcher and editor whose work focuses on weaving connections between people & beings and the places they inhabit.

You can find her at the following link.