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The Zen of Climbing

By Francis Sanzaro

The Zen of Climbing Philosophy

The Zen of Climbing

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"Outstandingly good … It may be the single most insightful book about climbing ever written."  Paul Sagar, Climber, writer, thinker What do Zen masters, sixteenth-century Samurai, and the world’s elite climbers have in common? They have perfected the of awareness, of being in the moment, of trusting the process. Climbing is a sport of perception, and our successes and failures are matters of mind as much as body. Written by philosopher, essayist, and lifelong climber Francis Sanzaro, The Zen of Climbing explores the fundamentals of successful climbing, delving into sports psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and Taoism. Awareness, he argues, is the alchemy of climbing, allowing us to merge mental and physical attributes in one embodied whole. This compact volume puts the climber’s mind at the forefront of practice.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2023-08-08
Publication Date:
2023-08-08
Publisher:
Saraband
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1913393712
ISBN13:
9781913393717
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
130 g
Height:
110 cm
Width:
176 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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