Icelandic Horse Therapy. While this video doesn’t substitute real contact with Icelandic horses, the idea was to evoke the feeling of peace, grace, and wild heart that they bring. Horses have a remarkably strong impact on humans, influencing both body and mind. In many ways, their presence can offer some of the same benefits as yoga—engaging body and mind in harmony and gently calming the nervous system. Studies show that horses can: - reduce cortisol levels - lower blood pressure - help us tune