--- title: Yes, going to yoga will improve your climbing (we'll show you how) description: Yoga gives climbers the balance and coordination necessary to snag the next climbing goal. Here are 3 yoga poses that will help you on the climbing wall. image: https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/MOVEMENT%20blog_Yogaonthewall_GOL_2018%2008%2027%2003060222.jpg --- [![Movement Logo](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/Logo/Movement-Logo-H-RGB-Teal-White.svg)](https://movementgyms.com) - [Why Us](https://movementgyms.com/why-us/) - [First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) [Choose Location](https://movementgyms.com/location-finder/) - Categories - Follow Us - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - - ![Yes, going to yoga will improve your climbing (we'll show you how)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/MOVEMENT%20blog_Yogaonthewall_GOL_2018%2008%2027%2003060222.jpg) ![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png) [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) By: [Sydney King](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/sydney-king) Print/Save as PDF # Yes, going to yoga will improve your climbing (we'll show you how) [Fitness and Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - Share: - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/yes-a-regular-yoga-practice-will-improve-your-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/yes-a-regular-yoga-practice-will-improve-your-climbing)   *“What’s the big deal with yoga for climbers? Can’t I just climb more to get better?”* We hear this a lot, and we get it—if you love climbing, it makes sense that the one way to get better is to practice it regularly. A lot of articles around the internet will tell you how and why yoga is important. We wanted to show you how adding a regular yoga routine to your schedule ([find your gym](https://movementgyms.com/location-finder/)and check out their upcoming class calendar) will give you the balance, strength, and coordination you’ll need to make snagging your next climbing goal a little easier. If you're looking for a quick tips, check out these three poses you’ll flow through in one of our yoga classes and how they help on slab, vertical, and overhung climbing walls.   ## yoga poses that will make slab wall moves easier Slab climbing is all about footwork, so it's no surprise that a lot of yoga poses require balancing help you out on a slab wall. ![MOVEMENT blog_Yogaonthewall_OpenArmLegExtensionPoseforVerticalWalls_The Hill_MVMT_2022_Emily Jones 38 060222](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOVEMENT%20blog_Yogaonthewall_OpenArmLegExtensionPoseforVerticalWalls_The%20Hill_MVMT_2022_Emily%20Jones%2038%20060222.jpg?width=400&name=MOVEMENT%20blog_Yogaonthewall_OpenArmLegExtensionPoseforVerticalWalls_The%20Hill_MVMT_2022_Emily%20Jones%2038%20060222.jpg) Poses like Extended-Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose requires outer hip strength and a strong core, both of which will help you place a foot on slab and stand up.   ## yoga poses that will help on vertical walls On vertical walls, it’s important to move slowly and with control in order to climb efficiently and prevent fatigue. ![MOVEMENT Blog_Yogaonthewall_BirdDogpose_061522](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOVEMENT%20Blog_Yogaonthewall_BirdDogpose_061522.jpg?width=461&name=MOVEMENT%20Blog_Yogaonthewall_BirdDogpose_061522.jpg) A counterbalance pose like Bird/Dog Pose really teaches you to isolate certain muscles and move slowly.   ## yoga poses that will help on overhung walls On steep walls you want to maintain full body tension, which means developing a strong core is key. ![MOVEMENT blog_Yogaonthewall_BoatPoseForOverhungWalls_The Hill_MVMT_2022 28 060222](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOVEMENT%20blog_Yogaonthewall_BoatPoseForOverhungWalls_The%20Hill_MVMT_2022%2028%20060222.jpg?width=600&name=MOVEMENT%20blog_Yogaonthewall_BoatPoseForOverhungWalls_The%20Hill_MVMT_2022%2028%20060222.jpg) The shape your body makes in Boat Pose or Extended-Boat Pose is similar to the position you’ll find yourself in on overhung routes.   Sydney is a yoga instructor (and climbs!) at our [Movement Columbia](https://movementgyms.com/columbia) location. 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