Fear of falling workshop (Tarn and Jonte Gorges)

Description

Come and join me on this 3-day workshop during which we will be looking at how to navigate and regulate our fear of falling in order to feel more confident, knowledgeable and at ease in our climbing.

Climbers often talk about "fear of falling". Fear itself has its place. The purpose of fear is to protect us from danger. Climbing is a sport that entails a certain risk. The possibility of falling is part of the game. However, it is important to know when it is OK to fall and when it is not and how to integrate falling into your climbing so that it is safe. Many climbers find themselves caught between "wanting to send the route" and "not wanting to fall". This creates an inner conflict resulting in feeling blocked and not climbing at your full potential.  A bit like climbing with a pulled hand break.

This 3-day workshop investigates how you can take off this break and how to find increased flow and freedom in your climbing.

During my courses I prefer to bring attention to the tools that allow us to approach climbing with increased confidence, knowledge and ease.

We will be looking at how to climb in harmony with our nervous system so that our fears become more intelligible. Directing our attention towards self regulation throughout a climb means  unjustified fear does not emerge and risks can be navigated with calm presence. I will guide you towards undoing your fear of falling through increased self awareness and the application of practical tools.

We will be looking at the important relationship between climber and belayer and how to identify and manage risk.

You will be exploring how falling can become an integrated part of your practice leading to  increased freedom, security and connection.

The course will take place close to the town of Millau in Averyon, in the Gorges du Tarn, Jonte and/or Dourbie. The exact choice of crag will depend on number and experience of participants as well as weather and will be communicated a few days ahead  of the course.

The price is 100€ per person per day so 300€ per person for the 3-day course. A 15% discount per person applies if you sign up as a pair or a group.

In the event of bad weather the course will be moved to a nearby climbing wall in Millau.

In case the proposed dates do not suit you please feel free to contact me to inquire about the possibility for alternative dates.

I also offer other courses to transition from indoor to outdoor climbing, as well as training in the Alexander Technique for climbing in the Tarn and Jonte gorges.

Program

Day 1: Safety  and fear of falling.

Morning:

• Exploring the important relationship between climber and belayer.
• Going through belay practices. Identifying and managing risk.
• Developing self awareness: What are my habits and  reactions when confronted with the possibility of a fall? (We can only change what we are aware off)

Afternoon:

• Discover how you can inhibit any harmful reactions that create fear and blocages when faced with a fall and how to replace these with more adequate ways of responding, leading towards increased ease and safety (climbing and exercises on lead or top rope depending on individual needs).

Day 2 : Learning to fall.

Morning:

• Falling is a skill to learn and we will be looking at how to do this in a safe and appropriate manner,
• The methods used are gentle and can be adapted to individual needs and allow you to gather experience (on lead or top rope depending on individual needs).

Afternoon:

• How to know whether it is OK or not OK to fall?
  How to embrace falling in a safe fall situation and integrate it smoothly into our climbing?
  What are my individual needs so that I can continue to progress in my falling practice and experience?
• These are just some of the question we will be exploring  during this day.

Day 3:  Consolidation and application.

Morning:

• Revision and consolidation of the tools and techniques that allow us to  regulate and respect our nervous system.

Afternoon:

• Application of the tools and techniques on a variety of routes with individual feedback and guidance.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• Climbing Equipment if needed (ropes, quick draws, harness, helmet, belay device).

The price does not include

• Return transport to the area around Millau.
• Transport to the crag.
• Accommodation.
• Meals.
• Climbing Shoes.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• The village "Le Rozier" and its neighboring villages, located about 30 minutes drive from Millau are a central point to easily access the different gorges and crags.
• Here you will find a wide choice of accommodation: campsites, hôtels, gîtes and AirBnB.

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