Author Archives:
Yoga for Feet
June 19th, 2012 | by admin
Yoga for Feet Why is precise footwork one of the most important techniques to master in climbing
Emptying one’s cup
May 22nd, 2010 | by admin
I think everyone knows the famous Zen story, ‘emptying ones cup’. We are full to the brim of our own
Steph Davis and Mindfulness
January 9th, 2010 | by admin
"For me, being in situations like this is what it takes to get to that place, though the yogis and teachers I read about are able to do it by merely sitting on the floor. It is a very different mental state, and it makes me appreciate the beauty of my life." Steph Davis
A short history of yoga
December 23rd, 2009 | by admin
The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root 'yuj' meaning to 'yoke' or 'harness'. Yoga is believed to be 5,000 years old. Carvings from the Indus Valley Civilization, discovered by archeologist Sir John Marshall, depict a figure that represents a yogi sitting in meditation posture
Mindfulness
December 15th, 2009 | by admin
If we are mindful when we are climbing we are not fighting, but we are practising in-the-moment climbing which means accepting the experiences, as they arise, for what they are. This acceptance and trust builds a strong foundation of confidence
Meditation
December 15th, 2009 | by admin
Meditation is probably the most powerful yogic tool for studying and understanding the mind. Limitations in climbing are often to do with the mind and not the body. By dedicating time every day to a meditation practice, the mind can be trained to have more positive emotions , to be less anxious and in the moment
Beginning a yoga practice
December 15th, 2009 | by admin
When you begin practising John Friend says to:“Emphasize movement, play, fun and enjoyment in the poses instead of holding the poses rigidly.”