Zuzanna Rybarczyk set this initiative in motion inviting a number of people to contribute to a free e-booklet to giv e per guardians some information which may help them, enhance the welbeing of their pets and also strengthen the bond between them. This great little booklet is now available for download free of charge here: [...]
In TTouch classes we place great emphasis on Edie Jane Eaton's concept of listening to the whispers so that our animals do not have to shout to be heard. Some time ago now with my last beardie, Sasha, I had the chance to see how important it is to pay attention to these small [...]
Oxytocin is a hormone which acts mainly as a neuromodulator* in the brain. It evokes feelings of wellbeing, reduces anxiety and promotes tranquillity and a sense of security. This is the reason why oxytocin is believed to play an important role in the inhibition of areas of the brain associated with controlling behaviour e.g. fear [...]
TTouch tail pulls are another excellent way of helping animals release tension in the spine because the stretch and slow release allow the vertebrae to relax and realign. The technique is very simple. Taking the tail in one hand and placing the other on the animal's body to help stabilise, we lean backwards and thus [...]
Today we have launched a new online course (Spanish only) "Introducción a la Zoofarmacognosis". This therapy is a perfect complement to the Tellington TTouch method. The course comprises 23 lessons where you will learn all the basics of animal self-medication, the substances used and the role that we play. When you complete the course you [...]
The other day listening to a talk on energy medicine, stress was being laid on the importance of "crossing over", of strengthening the link between both hemispheres of the brain. As I did the exercises, it occurred to me that the same is true for other non-human animals and I began to think about some [...]