Relaxing Breath | Breath

Experience Relaxing Breaths on the Wall

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Experience Relaxing Breaths on the Wall ==>

Primary Information for How & Why


To effectively embark on this skill builder, there are a few key pieces of essential information you need to know. These primary details will guide you in learning & performing the skill correctly and maximizing the benefits of your practice.

  • The face softens, you slowly breath in and hear & feel the breath then slightly hold it before slowly releasing it. This action takes place on all the relatively good holds for that section of the climb.

    Success = Description of what good looks like for this skill.

  • Oxygen fuels our muscles and keeps us calm.

    Why = Broad explanation of why this skill is important.

  • 1) In private start by, stand on the ground and look at a single point on the floor. Now soften your face with your mouth open take in a breath of air slowly. Hold it for a moment then slowly release it through the mouth so you can hear and feel the air move past your lips. Repeat this process two more times.



    2) Next step, reflect on the quality of your execution.



    3) Once you are consistently producing good results move to the next progression.

    Directions = Written guidance for the skill.

Essential knowledge to be Effective 

To embark on any skill builder successfully, it is crucial to have a strong foundation of essential information. This knowledge will ensure that you perform the skill appropriately to maximize the benefits of your practice. This section will provide you with the necessary depth to best perform this skill builder.

  • 1) In private, stand on the ground and look at a single point on the floor. Now soften your face with your mouth open take in a breath of air slowly. Hold it for a moment then slowly release it through the mouth so you can hear and feel the air move past your lips. Repeat this process two more times.



    2) Now do this while chalking on the ground before you climb.



    3) Now practice finding this breath just before pulling onto the wall.



    4) ID the first “Good” hold on the climb. Once you reach that hold pause and find a relaxing breath.



    5) Find a “Good” hold every 6 feet to experience a relaxing breath.



    6) When you reach the top of the wall, take 2-3 relaxing breaths before down climbing or weighting the rope.



    7) Learn in the Easy learning zone and move your way to Problem Solving where you are thinking.

    Progressions = Listing of the progressions for this skill.

  • Be aware that we often hold our breath when you feel rushed, panicked or thinking on the wall.

    Tips = There might be suggestions on how best to practice & integrate the skill.

References for this exercise

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  • Edit the time field to reflect the total estimated time you spent practicing this skill.

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