Spirit Horse Journeys

Reiki with Horses

Reiki sessions in the presence of the herd at Rancho Baile de la Luna near San Miguel de Allende, $1,200 MXN per hour. A new, quiet offering that pairs energy work with the settling company of horses.

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1 guests

Price

$1,200 MXN per hour

Reiki is quiet work, and the ranch is a quiet place. This new offering pairs a Reiki session with the presence of the herd, in the open air where the horses graze. Guests tell us the two belong together: the energy work settles, and the horses seem to know it.

The sessions are held by Patricia, who does the Reiki work here, with Rio and the rest of the herd close by.

This is one of our newest offerings and it is still finding its shape, which is exactly how everything good at this ranch has started. Sessions are private and scheduled around you.

If you are curious, write to us. Curiosity is the only prerequisite.

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★★★★★

Chris, Amy and Jeff, you gave us such a meaningful and beautiful day. And to all you gorgeous women, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Bobbi, Fire Horse day

Who holds the space

The facilitators.

Chris Rausten

Founder, 50+ years with horses

Chris Rausten is the founder of Rancho Baile de la Luna and the creator of Spirit Horse Journeys. Her journey with horses began at age seven with a $35 Shetland pony and has shaped nearly every part of who she is. From early years riding freely to later studies in dressage and natural horsemanship, and decades of hands-on care and training, Chris approaches horses as both student and steward. She actively trains and competes in working equitation.

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Good to know

Questions, answered.

Are the retreats women-only?

The Fire Horse day series and the six-day Four Agreements retreat are women-only. The one-day Spirit Horse Journey, the two-day immersive, private sessions, Reiki, and constellations are open to everyone, and men are genuinely welcome there. Trail rides, lessons, and leasing are open to all.

What is included in the six-day retreat?

The September Four Agreements retreat includes four full days of guided horse experiences, five nights of lodging, all meals (five breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners), daily transport between hotel and ranch, airport transfers, an afternoon at the hot springs, dinner in San Miguel de Allende, and your choice of a horseback ride, Reiki, or massage. Price is $2,750 to $3,550 USD depending on room and timing, capped at eight women.

Can I book a retreat or journey on any day?

No, and this trips people up, so here it is plainly: retreats and Spirit Horse Journeys run only on set dates, announced in advance. Trail rides, lessons, and private sessions can be scheduled around you. If no date is posted for the journey you want, join the waitlist and you will hear first.

Do I have to ride a horse at the retreats?

No. The retreats and Spirit Horse Journeys are ground-based: you work beside the horses on foot, not from the saddle. No riding and no horse experience is needed, ever.

Can horses help with anxiety, grief, or stress?

Many guests come away calmer. Horses are large, honest, present animals, and simply being near one, on the ground, breathing, slowing down, tends to settle a busy nervous system. This is not a medical treatment or a clinical claim, it is presence and attention, held by an experienced facilitator.

Is this equine therapy?

We call it equine wisdom work, not therapy. It is adult, ground-based, and non-clinical, held by trained facilitators. It complements psychotherapy well for guests who are already in it, but it does not replace it.

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