Friday, May 16, 2014 10:33 AM
Rob Kinnon
A Season of Musical Events to Support the Equine Therapy Center of Playa del Carmen
Culture and music for a great
local cause in Playa del Carmen!
The Playa del Carmen Chamber
Orchestra is about to begin a season of six concerts, joining together to
support the Equine Therapy Center of Playa del Carmen, or "CEIA". The CEIA helps
kids, youth and adults with disabilities by offering a variety of therapies in
order to improve their quality of life, including musical therapy, water
therapy and equine therapy.
The Equine Therapy Center of Playa del Carmen works
with children and adults with many different types of disabilities including
cerebral palsy, autism, motor coordination impairment, down syndrome and
hydrocephalus.
What is equine therapy?
"Equine
therapy is a uniquely comprehensive physical and psychological activity that is
used therapeutically as an alternative rehabilitation treatment for patients
with different types of disabilities. The horse is the therapeutic tool, acting
as a stimulus for the patient. The horse's movement, allows the individual,
while mounted, to receive a physical stimulus throughout the body, starting
from the rhythmic impulse transmission to the pelvic girdle and moving through
to the spinal cord neurons. The horse's body temperature, which is higher than
the human body (38 ° C), acts as a natural heat tool, helping the patient to
relax their muscles, while sensory stimuli help regulate the circulatory
system. The horse's gait closely approximates that of a human. Therapeutic
riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider's body in a manner that improves
muscle strength, balance, and flexibility."
The first
Playa del Carmen Chamber Orchestra event of the season in support of this amazing
local cause will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Casa de la Cultura in Playa del
Carmen, beginning at 7pm. This Baroque concert will feature classical favorites
like Vivaldi, Bach and more.
BuyPlaya
Real Estate is thrilled to be a sponsor for this event! Join us for an evening
of beautiful music to support incredible therapy treatments for members of the
community.
For
additional information, stop by the concert's Facebook event page.