Training to Get Unstuck

How many times have you found yourself on a climb needing to make that seamless transition to the next move and you’re stuck?  Is it your strength, your flexibility, your metal state, or your balance? All of these obstacles can be conquered through a regular yoga practice. When you dedicate yourself to time on a yoga mat you will find the benefits translating to your time on the wall.

Flexibility

This seems to be the benefit of yoga that’s the most common knowledge. Opening up your hips and hamstrings is always a popular place to start. Did you know that you can benefit your hands and feet through yoga too? Opening the fascia or connective tissue through regular stretching helps your hands and feet to become more receptive to crimps and tiny foot holds.

A person in a blue top and black leggings kneeling on a wooden floor, stretching their feet with one hand on their ankle. There are windows with natural light and small potted plants in the background. Text on the image says 'STRETCH THOSE FEET'.
Two images showing a person sitting on their heels practicing hand and finger stretches in the first image, and wrist and forearm stretches in the second image, in a room with wooden flooring and windows with plants outside.

Mind & Breath

These two keys to climbing are a main focus of a yoga practice as well. On the mat you’re encouraged to bring all of your attention to the present, each breath and movement. This trains your mind so you’re able to call on this skill even when you’re not connected to the ground. Slow, controlled breath not only oxygenates your muscles, but also promotes calm and clear decisions.

A woman demonstrating a seated meditation breathing exercise in four steps: inhale to waistline and pause, third part full inhale, keep inhaling, and full exhale, with instructions written on each image.

Balance & Strength

When you dedicate yourself to a regular yoga practice you will notice how your balance begins to improve. This enables you to make delicate moves while conserving your vital energy for the power moves. You will also gain balanced strength and flexibility. In a yoga practice you will work each main muscle group, even if the focus is on one in particular. Can you say injury prevention?

The Climbing Collective yoga program is powered by Shri Studios, a local yoga studio with highly experienced yoga instructors and programs. Shri Studios has crafted the Climbing Collective yoga program to meet the unique needs of its growing community. All of the weekly yoga classes at Climbing Collective are included in your day pass, punch pass, or membership. The workshops and series classes are offered to the public and discounted for members.  Check out a calendar of all our classes and workshops here.

Hope to see you on the wall and the yoga mat!

—Shauna