January 12,13, 16, 2013 :Training: Breathing

January 12,13, 16, 2013
Classes resume January 2013 with a new schedule:
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. indoors(we arrive at 10 to set up)
Sunday, One afternoon indoor Session only at 3:30.(No Sunday Morning Sessions!!)
Wednesday, 6:30 pm

Please arrive a few minutes early to gear up and check in.

Training: Breathing

Last week we asked students to step into the future and look back at where they are today, and set up a guide to get to that “future self”.
We provided goal setting packets and training logs to those interested. We also worked on foot/hip position and shoulder position-the foundation of the shot sequence, the basics of “stance”, adding in a "jump" to get the natural foot position.
This week we move to breathing .

Training:Breathing
Breathing should be as consistent as the other elements of your "process". Timing is a big part of the steps . If you take a deep breath and hold it, then pull back the bow string, you will find that you are "up in your chest" and lose the flat back and center core stability. The sight will jump and beat with your heart, making aiming challenging, and you may release the string prematurely because you simply can't hold your breath anymore. Breathing should be timed to bring air in as you "open" the bow, and slowly let about half of it out as you come to rest at full draw anchor. There are several methods of brething to get the most from your shot. The following is an option we have found to give best results. (From USA Head Coach Kisik Lee,KSL International)

A deep diaphragmatic settling breath should be taken and exhaled prior to raising the bow.

1. While raising the bow inhale deeply and naturally, using diaphragmatic breathing , which will create a natural feeling of gaining strength.
2. Approximately 30-50% of the breath must be let out slowly and naturally when coming to full draw, but before anchoring, and then held from this point for the few seconds of aiming with an inflated/tightened abdomen till after the release and released during the follow-through.
   

To participate , Please reply with the day and time selected in the subject line. and your name, right or left handed, and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com if you have not already done so, so we have enough equipment and staff available

Reminder,Now One afternoon Sunday session only!
3:30 session:indoors; Head to the back of the store to the indoor range to check in

2013 JOAD/SOAD annual :membership application
Time for renewal!