Discover mental and physical practices you can use anywhere, anytime that will help you find your next level and your next adventure.
Feel more confident and independent in the outdoors.
Learn how to take your skills in any sport to the next level.
Connect with others who can help you progress.
Overcome the challenges you face in the outdoors and bring confidence to other areas of your life.
Getting better at one thing helps us get better at everything. This is why learning how to participate in outdoor sports like kayaking, biking, or skiing can be so life changing. It feels amazing to do something new and feel ourselves improve. But often that’s easier said than done. There are a million things that get in our way, and many of them start in our own heads.
Whether you’re totally new to the outdoors, or a seasoned veteran, this course will help you overcome the barriers that keep you from pursuing time in the outdoors as you truly want to.
In this two-week virtual retreat we’re going to share skills and practices to help you build a better mindset for the outdoor sports you love. You’re going to learn from top practitioners in the field of outdoor sport about mental and physical practices you can do anywhere, anytime that will help you find your next level and your next adventure.
Learn with Benny Marr
Benny Marr is a professional kayaker, explorer, and teacher. His pursuit of paddling rivers around the world has led him on a personal journey to understand the challenges we all face in seeking our stronger, healthier, more confident selves. Benny’s skill on the water is matched only by his humility and curiosity in working with others. He holds the first descent of Site Zed on the Stikine River, has been a medalist in the Whitewater Grand Prix, multiple time winner of “Rider of the Year”, and is a pioneer of big wave river surfing. Benny is also a certified yoga instructor and aspiring writer, splitting his time between eastern Canada and the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
This course is open to anyone interested in learning more about improving their own pursuit of outdoor sport.
In particular those who…
Feel like they don’t know how to take their sport to the next level, whether that’s novice to intermediate, or intermediate to expert
Are typically focused on helping others and want to re-invest in their own pursuits
Are looking for a safe space to improve
Are looking for more ways to engage and support others in outdoor sports
No previous experience or knowledge is required.
After this course you will…
Have the tools to move past your personal plateaus in outdoor sport
Stay calm under pressure
Find new enjoyment and excitement each time you get outside
In this course you will learn…
How to gain comfort and confidence in getting outside
How to mentally approach your sport to gain independence in the outdoors.
How to identify and work with the fears that keep you from progressing, grow, and overcome challenges to bring confidence to other areas of your life.
How intentional discomfort can help you overcome your physical and mental barriers.
How focused work on your breath can change your mind and body in a practical way.
To seek out and connect with others that will enable you to progress.
The course will take place over two weeks online and will include the following
Live sessions covering yoga, breath work, strength, and mindset
Independent learning resources you can check out on your own time
Interactive peer to peer online forum
Interactive Q&A forum with instructors
Course Journal & Resources
All live sessions will be recorded and uploaded for those unable to attend live
Check Out What Others Have Said
“All these things are interlinked and connected in different ways to make you a better, so when all mixed together at the same time you can see immediate improvement.”
“I would have to say the mindset chats we did were probably the most beneficial, and hearing what someone at the very top of the game does in this area is a small change with huge benefits.”
“I have never done yoga until this course, and it was a great way to start my day!”
“Its was ALL good but the breath work and foundation training blew my mind. And then the yoga and talking about mind stuff was vital. I think the breath work stuff will totally help with the mental stuff.”
“Getting people to be curious about self-development may be the best tool for helping others.”
Course Tuition - $197
Register and pay securely online. We stand by the education we provide. If you’re not satisfied with your experience, we’ll refund your money. It’s as simple as that.
This course is being offered to members of the OSI Community.
Our mission is to help people discover new possibilities in themselves and the world around them through movement, community, and the outdoors. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization.
The OSI Community is for individuals whose interest in outdoor sport fits into one or more of the following areas –
Pursuing outdoor sport personally
Helping and mentoring others
Building capacity for outdoor sports in their community
Through the OSI Community members can access online and in-person instruction, a growing online resource library, and a network of peers to connect with and share ideas.
Join for free HERE.
Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@outdoorsi.org.