The Science of Breathing for Climbing Performance

Breathing is as trainable — and as performance-critical — as strength, technique, and power.

Pranaclimb teaches climbers how to pace effort, survive cruxes, and recover faster using breath. Train your breath like you train your finger strength!

Climbing performance is limited as much by breathing as by strength. The Pranaclimb Methodology combines breathing physiology, breathwork training, and field-based performance metrics to help climbers improve endurance, pacing, and recovery on the wall. By tracking breathing rate, perceived exertion, and heart-rate recovery in real time, you can understand exactly how hard you’re working — and learn to climb longer, calmer, and stronger.

THE PRANACLIMB METHODOLOGY

🫁 A breath-led climbing performance system. Online coaching and digital assessments for climbers, focused on breathing, performance, and recovery. CLICK TO READ MORE

REMOTE BREATHING ASSESSMENT

REMOTE BREATHING ASSESSMENT (RBA) + COACHING PROTOCOL

THE PRANACLIMB APP

THE BOOK

Pranaclimb: Love, Breathe, Climb

BOOK 1:1 ONLINE COACHING

£60/ HOUR

CLIMB + BREATH + OCEAN DIP WEEKEND BREAK

ANNIE ANDERSON

Founder of the Pranaclimb Methodology • Author of Pranaclimb: Love, Breathe, Climb


Annie began Trad climbing in 1991 on the Avon Gorge limestone in Bristol. From 1998 to 2001, she managed the UAE’s first climbing wall in Dubai and created and ran courses. She is an experienced and qualified yoga teacher, climbing instructor, coach, and guide.

Breathe for Energy and Flow

Breath training for mind control, physiological and emotional regulation, and movement.