April: National Month of Hope and the beginning of Spring
In yoga, we practice renewal and hope every time we step onto our mats. In the beginning of practice, we set an intention (hope) for our practice, whether it is a word or a phrase; it is something we chose in the beginning of class to remember throughout the day.
Why Every Climber Needs Yoga in Their Training Plan Part Four: Builds Functional Core Strength
When I say “core” related to yoga, climbing, or exercise in general, most people think “abs,” but the core is more than just your abdominal muscles. Core includes your pelvic floor, obliques, lower back, and the stabilizing muscles around your spine
Self-love: Climbing and Yoga
As we welcome February we welcome the month of love. The love we should be focusing on is self-love. Self-love: climbing and yoga.
New Year, SMART Goals
As we ring in the New Year, we will create new goals. Here are my goals and what my plan is to accomplish them.
Why Every Climber Needs Yoga in Their Training Plan Part Three: Aids in Recovery
In doing yoga for climbing recovery, you will find physical, mental and nervous system benefits. Physically, yoga will help increase circulation, injury rehabilitation, and will reduce muscle tension. Mentally, yoga will help you when focusing on the breath and combining it with movement. Yoga will help your nervous system.
Why Every Climber Needs Yoga in Their Training Plan Part Two: Balance and Mobility
Balance and mobility are also reasons why yoga is a great addition to your climbing plan. Balance is about being still while standing or moving, no wobbling, no swaying. Mobility is your ease of movement.
Why Every Climber Needs Yoga in Their Training Plan Part One: Proprioception
Yoga teaches proprioception. Elite climbers are in tune with proprioception.
What is proprioception? It is body awareness. Proprioception is about knowing where your body parts are in space even without looking at them.