ABOUT FOTINI

Through these programs and services, Fotini weaves her professional training and personal experience in the following modalities:

*Trauma-informed Yoga Therapist accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists

* Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher at E-RYT 500 level

* 300 hour Meditation Teacher Training with Dr. Stephen Rinaldi and the University of Holistic Theology

*Meditation Studies with University of Toronto's Contemplative Studies Education

*Equine Facilitated Learning Certification through Horse Spirit Connections

*Training in the Trauma Informed Equine Guided Practice - A Registered Psychotherapist's approach for EFL professionals"

*Expressive Arts Therapy Foundational Training with Create Institute

*Trauma Awareness in Expressive Arts through training in The "Art of Trauma" with Create Institute

*Trauma Informed Coaching and Counseling Training with Lynn Fraser (Author of 'Friends With Your Mind' and Founder of The Stillpoint Method)

*Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training with Lynn Fraser and Alison Ruskin from Yoga Farm Ithica

* 600 hour training in Ayurvedic Healing & Vedic Counselling through the American Institute of Vedic Studies and Dr. David Frawley including sound, herbs, aroma, marma point and pranic healing

* 375 hours of Herbal Medicine training with the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine

*Clinical Aromatherapist certification through Joyessence Aromatherapy

*Equine Aromatherapist certification and Holistic Horse Care studies through 1:1 Mentorship with Catherine Bird, Author of 'A Healthy Horse, The Natural Way''

* Energy Medicine & Heart Communication (for Animals and Humans) through Advanced Level Usui Reiki Training and the Way of the Horse

*Foundational training in Equine Acupressure with Tallgrass Acupressure Institute

*"Add Heart" facilitation training through The Heart Math Institute

*Sound healing studies through Tibetan Sound Bowl Healing Certification

*Studies of the Neuro-divergence of Highly Sensitive People with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

*Guest Faculty for Carroll College's Equine Assisted Services Program in Montana

*Over a Decade of full time Holistic Horse Stewardship

*Ongoing study of the Horse-Human relationship in art, religion & history

*Creative Visionary/Co-Creator with Horse

*Wellness Entrepreneur, Mentor & Coach

*Lifelong connection with Horses and the Animal Kingdom

*Lifetime experience as an Intuitive, Empath and Highly Sensitive Person

Following Bliss, Together with Horses

Welcome to Awaken With Horses International!

The Horses and I are so delighted that you are here!

My journey with Horses began as a highly sensitive, young city girl visiting the farm. The very first time I looked into their large, soft eyes; they told me a story. A story of wisdom, a story of hope. They reflected back to me my own highly sensitive, empathic nature. A nature that did not always "fit" into the systems of mainstream Western society.

Many years later, in 2003, during a personal health crisis (ie. catalyst!), I began the journey of remembering my authentic self, diving deep into contemplative practice (yoga, meditation, art, poetry...) and the way of the Horse. Through this intuitively co-creative journey, I found my life purpose in the mission of Horse, which we are here to share with you!

Through Horse's highly sensitive, non predatory nature and their ability to honestly reflect human energy, imbalance and emotion, the wisdom of Horse has taken contemplative practice to its highest level of self-realization and unified consciousness. The Horses guide us to a sacred remembering of all that is truly innate to our being human; forgotten by many of us in the chaos and demands of modern day life. The Horses remind us that there is a better way...

Whether you are an individual seeking personal wellness transformation and self-expression, seeking to expand your equine guided professional practice, or simply looking for a new way of being with Horses that can deepen your own way of being who you authentically are, we invite you to join us as we weave ancient practice with ancestral wisdom to remember who we are in the wilderness of our true nature.

Together, the Horses and I are on the mission to help sensitive, empathic individuals remember their voice, live their life's purpose and reclaim their true belonging within the natural world, while making it a better place for all!

Are you ready to remember who you are?

If so, we are ready to welcome you with open hearts.

Fotini Chandrika

~together with Horses

"There are no words to describe the horse heart connection teachings that Fotini and the Horse Teachers have helped guide me and my herd on this beautiful journey. Fotini is absolutely beautiful on the inside and out. She is so knowledgeable, and supportive. I highly recommend this experience of learning Horse Wisdom Yoga® with her and her beautiful Horse Teachers. It has been transformational for my horses lives and mine. It has awakened my insights into connecting with my horses on such a deep level. So blessed and grateful" ~Tammy DeGraw, Horse To Heart Wellness