The Point Podcast

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The Still Point & Limiting Beliefs in Riding

Welcome to The Point Podcast, where we explore breath, biomechanics, mindset, and the profound awareness that harmonizes horse and rider. today, we’re diving into something subtle but powerful—the still point.

The still point exists between the inhale and the exhale. It’s a moment of suspension, a space where everything is quiet, where time seems to pause. It’s a place of pure presence. And as riders, this is where we can find true connection—not just with our horse, but with ourselves.

But here’s the challenge: Many riders never experience this still point. Why? Because they are weighed down by limiting beliefs—stories the mind tells them about what they can or cannot do. These beliefs create tension in the body, interfere with trust, and block the deep partnership we all seek with our horses.

So today, we will explore those limiting beliefs—where they come from, how they manifest in the saddle, and how we can dissolve them by returning to the still point.

What Are Limiting Beliefs?

Limiting beliefs are subconscious patterns of thought that shape our reality. They often come from past experiences, fear of failure, or even things we’ve been told by trainers, parents, or peers.