Rock Climbing & Yoga
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV
October 17th - 21st 2010
We will spend 4 days camping in the beautiful desert landscape of Red Rocks Canyon climbing and doing yoga daily. Uniting yoga and rock climbing in this serene setting is an adventure not to be missed. There will be instruction in climbing techniques and skills such as belaying, rappelling, building anchors, self rescue and multi-pitch climbing. We will enjoy yoga and use the principles of breathing and alignment practiced on the mat to enhance and improve our rock climbing skills.
This trip is created and lead by Winslow Passey. Winslow has been guiding for 11 years, and has found yoga to be an integral part of staying healthy and strong in the mountains, and she is passionate about sharing yoga and rock climbing with others. Winslow is working through the AMGA certification program having completed the Ski Mountaineering certification and the first of the Rock
and Alpine courses.
Winslow is a certified Yoga Instructor through Satpa Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Course under the direct supervision of the renown yogi Dr. Sushil Bhattacharya, founder/director of Sapta Yoga International, Kathmandu, Nepal. Winslow has also practiced in Anusara yoga participating this spring in the 200hr Teacher Immersion training in Salt Lake City from Adam Ballinger at Kula Studio.
Yoga is a powerful practice that enhances every aspect of our lives physically and mentally. Yoga means “yoke” or to “unite” the body, mind and spirit in a way that brings us strength and calmness. The strength supports us in all of our daily activities bringing greater ease and enjoyment in life. Increasing ones flexibility helps prevent injury and allows for a freedom of movement that is very helpful in rock climbing. The union of the mind and spirit creates a profound transformation that helps transcend the ego giving us a clarity and peace of mind.
Rock Climbing is an adventurous and dynamic sport that requires balance, focus, and strength. It often challenges our fears and requires determination and problem solving to overcome difficulties. It allows us to play and explore in a beautiful serene mountain environment while enjoying a connection to nature. It is an exhilarating feeling to climb up these stunning rock formations.
Yoga and Rock Climbing compliment each other perfectly encouraging a union of the mind and body to increase our focus, strength, balance, and flexibility in a way that allows us to open to greater possibilities on the rock and in life.
Dates: October 17th-20th, 2010
Schedule:
Day 0: Arrive in Las Vegas
You are welcome to camp in the campground this night if you like, or get a hotel room nearby. We can share information and work to carpool from the airport. Red Rocks Canyon is about 25 minutes from the airport.
Day 1:
- Orientation and Breakfast 8am
- Drive into park for morning clinic and cragging
- Afternoon Yoga in the campground
- Dinner
Day 2:
- Breakfast
- Climbing instruction
- Afternoon Yoga
- Dinner
Day 3:
- Breakfast
- Mulitipitch climbing adventure
- Afternoon Yoga
- Dinner
Day 4:
- Breakfast
- Multipitch climbing adventure
- Afternoon yoga
- Showers and Dinner in town
Contact Information:
If you are interested please contact:
Lead Guide - Winslow Passey
206-920-7849
