| Sung Nagi Kici Okiju: "Becoming One with the Spirit of the Horse Patience Understanding Attention Forgiveness Consistency |
| Jon Eagle Sr., is Hunkpapa Lakota and grew up on a ranch in north-central South Dakota during a time when horses were vital to a ranches operations. He has spent a lifetime learning to develop a relationship with horses and people. Jon is certified to provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) through the Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association (EAGALA). He is also certified by Greg Kersten's, OK Corral Series, Mile Post Red, OK in Crisis. Greg Kersten is the founder of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning. Why Horses? The Lakota, Dakota and Nakota people were considered to have been one of the greatest horse nations in the world. Our ancestors knew and understood horses and their ability to influence people in powerful ways. Our relative the horse is like a mirror; they reflect back to us what we send out to the universe. Sung Nagi Kici Okiju: Becoming One with the Spirit of the Horse is a unique approach that utilizes the wisdom of the Lakota people and the Spirit of the Horse. Together, we will look at the four stages of life to gain a deeper understanding of who we are physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Becoming One with the Spirit of the Horse helps to improve creativity, problem solving, communication, team work and leadership skills. It builds upon strengths and helps to improve self esteem, self confidence and self awareness. By Becoming One with the Spirit of the Horse, you will learn to center yourself, reconnect and find balance. Sung Nagi Kici Okiju teaches ground (95%) and mounted exercises for use in the practice of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning. Workshops and Seminars At the Painted Eagle Ranch, we provide one or two day Wellness and Leadership Seminars or 1 1/2 hour to 3 hour workshops. Workshops and seminars can be tailored to meet your needs. Who Should Attend: This training is great for individuals, families, professionals, groups or organizations! |
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"Sung Naki Kici Okiju: Becoming one with the Spirit of the Horse is not a horsemanship
model. Our ancestors weren't just good horsemen, they were good relatives to the Horse
Nation (Sunkawakan Oyate). Wotakuye (Lakota Kinship), the foundation of Lakota
society extends beyond just the two legged, it acknowledges our relationship to everything
in creation." Jon Eagle Sr ,Hunkpapa Lakota
model. Our ancestors weren't just good horsemen, they were good relatives to the Horse
Nation (Sunkawakan Oyate). Wotakuye (Lakota Kinship), the foundation of Lakota
society extends beyond just the two legged, it acknowledges our relationship to everything
in creation." Jon Eagle Sr ,Hunkpapa Lakota
| Jon Eagle Sr. PO Box 434 Fort Yates, ND 58538 paintedeagleranch@yahoo.com (701) 854-7061 |
What participants had to say:
"Thank you my friend for again sharing
your profound wisdom and deep beliefs
with so many of our staff. I am certain
that they will carry the feeling of unity with
them for many years."
"I feel like i've been in a different world for
two days. You taught me alot and I will
never forget those two days for as long as
I live."
"The opportunity to observe horses being
themselves was amazing. Something I will
draw from in the future. This experience
will be one of those life lessons I will look
back on."
"It was good, explaining all the wonderful
things the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota know
about horses, the meaning and
understanding of horses through our
culture."
"Once again, i have thoroughly enjoyed
my day. My attention has not wondered
at all, which is a great feat in itself."
"This workshop was very informational, it
touched on spirituality and the balance in
life and nowhere or in any other
workshops do they talk of this balance,
and this balance is what we need every
day in our life to be successful"
"Thank you my friend for again sharing
your profound wisdom and deep beliefs
with so many of our staff. I am certain
that they will carry the feeling of unity with
them for many years."
"I feel like i've been in a different world for
two days. You taught me alot and I will
never forget those two days for as long as
I live."
"The opportunity to observe horses being
themselves was amazing. Something I will
draw from in the future. This experience
will be one of those life lessons I will look
back on."
"It was good, explaining all the wonderful
things the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota know
about horses, the meaning and
understanding of horses through our
culture."
"Once again, i have thoroughly enjoyed
my day. My attention has not wondered
at all, which is a great feat in itself."
"This workshop was very informational, it
touched on spirituality and the balance in
life and nowhere or in any other
workshops do they talk of this balance,
and this balance is what we need every
day in our life to be successful"
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| Topics Include: Oinajin Topa - Four Stages of Life Wasigla Ekignaka Okihisni - Unresolved Grief Sung Nagi Kici Okiju - Becoming one with the Spirit of the Horse Sung Nagi K'sapa - Wisdom of the Spirit Wotakuye na Woope - Spiritual Laws & Lakota Kinship Woitancan - Leadership Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Equine Assisted Learning |