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I have been itching to climb for the past few months, and the one day adventure to boulder in Taylors Falls, MN just didn’t quite suffice. Finally, yesterday I went to Vertical Endeavors with a few friends and students of mine for a day of some serious climbing. I love being outdoors, but this was the next best option for not having the necessary gear.
I warmed up on several 5.8 and 5.9 rated climbs, was able to project pretty cleanly through some 5.10 routes (one of them I decided I didn’t ‘like’ because of the style of climb – slopy and knobby and slightly overhanging – so I made myself tie in anway. FUN!), then went to B2 Bouldering cave. It has a 45 degree wall that comes at you – pretty much feels like you’re a monkey on here – great for power and mental strength. I finished off my hands, forearms, and tenacity in B1 – the more tame but still worthy boulder area on the other side of the gym. My crowning moment there was a V2 problem that I didn’t know if I could do. Thanks to Donny and the gals for cheering me on. I was able to link it together and go completely to the top after a handful of attempts.
Today I did a two hour mat practice – the first hour felt great. Mostly because it consistently entirely of Franklin Method ball rolling for my shoulders, back, and hips. Rolling around on the mat, wiggly and sloshing my organs around, and humming to the tone of the area in the body I was working – amazing. I then moved into some simple Yoga Asana, mostly to restore symetry (from my baseline observation I felt quite crooked!) and bring healing. I finished it off with a blissful 20 minutes of so in Supta Baddha Konasana – Supported Bound Angle pose. About half way through I finally felt my breath shift, my chest and shoulders pouring down into the floor as they surrended effort and weight. Beautiful.
Time to plan my fall schedule and work on some Franklin Method homework today – then off to Red Wing MN tomorrow to climb again. What a perfect weekend!
GRATITUDE.
Enjoy your day,
Cheri
Enjoy these photos from our four year anniversary OPEN HOUSE, Friday May 6. Namaste!
Open House, Friday May 6
6pm to 8:30pm
412 1/2 Water Street, at the studio!
Evolve wellness llc is celebrating! Four years in business and numerous success stories from students – several of which will be shared by speakers and in writing during the open house. Need to be inspired? This is the perfect event to help!
Enjoy refreshments, NEW retail area, remodeled entryway and more announcements! Friends and family are welcome to join you. Please RSVP if possible by Thursday night…feel free to still attend even if you couldn’t RSVP. See you there!
Cheri
first climb at The Red River Gorge - sport climb, 5.9 rating, hands free rest at the top! FUN!
this climb was literally called "The Tall Cool One". I agree with it's title, this is the view from the top!
Nick's climbing...I'm on the ground - on belay!
group photo on Day three. tired, sore, and oh so happy.
