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Mind games, visualisation & being in the 'zone'. 20-Nov-2004 At 9:28:48 AM wombats

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On 17/11/2004 A5iswhereitsat wrote:
>Fluid climbing, when everything 'clicks', ... flowing from hold to hold
>across stone with fingertips barely registering the texture ......
> ~> unthinking bliss!
>
>There have been 'technique' articles alluded to, or printed in climbing
>mags from time to time, and I am sure that elite athletes are probably
>well versed in similar mental / motivational stuff ...
>
>What about the 'average' climber out there?
>Has anyone dabbled in these esoteric arts?
>Did/do you find it useful?
>What works / did not work?
>Is mental preparedness a regular part of your routine?

Controlled Movement of Spirit & Energy in Harmony !
Slow movement where you have total control over all muscles and balance. Feel the fine line between pulling-balance-pushing, feels great and creates a nice flow.
Particularly easier when traversing low level( dont have the head voices to interrupt)
I find this works well for me when getting prepared, of course as always there are days when everything turns to crap.