Yoga
for climbers
The relationship of yoga and climbing is very symbiotic in that they both develop a level of awareness in the body developing breath and mental control as well as enhancing physical performance
Being mindful and present while in
yoga and climbing enables dramatic focus on our body specific movements. Things
like muscle and breath fatigue, shaking and tension are controlled through the
breath and body connection enabling you to maintain a particular posture or technique.
Breath control replenishes muscles
with oxygen to recover. Learning to control the breath in precarious body
positioning calms the mind, prevents muscle fatigue and enables you to problem
solve more effectively.
Mental clarity happens through that balance in breath, mind and body. The breath keeps you relaxed to focus on the present allowing you to face fears and expand physical limitations.
Physically required for both yoga and climbing is core girdle strength, static movement and muscle tension control. Developing these areas while linking breath with movement creates fluid muscle control and clears the mind.
Mental clarity happens through that balance in breath, mind and body. The breath keeps you relaxed to focus on the present allowing you to face fears and expand physical limitations.
Physically required for both yoga and climbing is core girdle strength, static movement and muscle tension control. Developing these areas while linking breath with movement creates fluid muscle control and clears the mind.
Yoga almost perfectly complements
the demands we exact on our bodies as climbers. Common complaints from climbers
are tight hips, hamstrings and shoulders which are all relieved and improved
with a typical yoga session.
Here is a quick list of the effectiveness
of adding yoga to your climbing routine-
Greater flexibility
Increased focus in mind and body
Increased lung capacity
Faster recovery from injury
Enhanced ability to distribute weight on the frame
Strengthen some necessary muscles and help get
the creaks out of some of the most overused ones while gaining new found focus
on and off the rock! Come YOGA!Increased focus in mind and body
Increased lung capacity
Faster recovery from injury
Enhanced ability to distribute weight on the frame
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