BEGINNER CLIMBING
that lifts you up - inside & out
Why empowered.climbing?
empowered.climbing blends climbing technique with Japanese psychology and intentional transitions. It stands apart from performance-only approaches by offering a path to embodied confidence, self-discovery, and personal evolution.
Rise without rushing, reach without forcing—with our AMGA Climbing Wall Instructors trained in Japanese Psychology.
How can we work together?
Intro to Climbing
90-minute in-person 1:1 climbing session
With an AMGA-certified Climbing Wall Instructor for beginner or returning climbers
Explore mindset and movement strategies
To feel more grounded, empowered, and confident in daily life
Cultivate focus, purpose, and take meaningful small steps
Toward your goals (on and off the wall)
Choose a mindset or psychology theme
That matters to you—something we’ll explore both on and off the wall
Practical and inspirational materials provided
Before and after the session
Comprehensive follow-up
With tips to maintain your momentum
Invitation to join our bi-weekly “On and Off the Wall” Women’s Club
And connect with your Community
Your purchase helps support women’s rights
Learn to push through the tough moves (on and off the wall) and co-exist with unpleasant feelings while maintaining grace under pressure.
- 6-week personalized, intention-based climbing coaching program
- Designed for women navigating life transitions—career changes, identity shifts, post-burnout, or personal growth
- Weekly 90-minute in-person sessions + weekly integration practices
- Small groups (2–4 participants) for focused coaching and connection
- E-Guide for Life Transitions, inspired by Japanese psychology
- Invitation to join our bi-weekly “On and Off the Wall” Women’s Club and connect with your Community
- Your purchase helps support women’s rights
empowered.climbing benefits
Step-by-step progress (Kaizen — discipline and continuous improvement)
Progress up the wall and in life through small, intentional steps.
Letting go of what’s beyond your control (Arugamama — acceptance)
Release the need to control every hold, every outcome.
Being fully present (Ichi-go ichi-e — one time, one meeting)
Focus on this climb, this moment—never to be repeated in exactly the same way.
Resilience through challenge (Gaman — endurance with dignity)
Learn to push through the tough moves (on and off the wall) and co-exist with unpleasant feelings while maintaining grace under pressure.
Awareness beyond self (Omotenashi — selfless attention)
Notice your belayer, your environment, and the needs of others as you climb.
Climbing with purpose (Ikigai — reason for being)
Find meaning in movement and connection with the wall, yourself, and others.
Appreciating imperfection (Wabi-sabi — beauty in impermanence)
See the beauty in the scuffs, falls, and unfinished (climbing and life) projects.
Moving from your center (Taikiken — alignment of body and mind)
Climb from a grounded place where strength and intention meet.
What others say
“Monika is an empowered woman, with a bright future because her tenacity and perseverance take her to the top! Believing in yourself in difficult situations is not an easy task, but perhaps it is the key to success, to your success! An inspiring woman, eager to conquer personal and professional heights!“ – Edu Martin, professional climber, Petzl Ambassador
“Few people understand and appreciate every facet of the sport, or the incredible world it opens up to us. Monika is one of those rare individuals: deeply passionate about rock climbing and mountains in every form, but perhaps even more so about people and the power of sharing experiences. Her relentless drive to help others maximize their climbing journeys sets her apart and makes a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.” – Caro Ciavaldini: Once Upon a Climb, Pro Climber, The North Face
“Monika is brave—and just the right kind of crazy. And trust me, I know a thing or two about crazy (it’s basically a prerequisite for summiting Everest in winter for the first time). I first met Monika at a workshop Leszek Cichy and I gave about our historic first winter ascent of Everest in 1980 (I think? The altitude might have messed with my memory). Right away, Monika stood out with her kindness, spark, and boundless enthusiasm—it’s the kind that makes you want to grab an ice axe and chase your dreams. I’m rooting for Monika in everything she does—on the mountain and off. She’s a force of nature.” – Krzysztof Wielicki, living legend; first ascent of Everest, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga in winter
“I first met Monika while she was cycling solo from Austria to Greece—because apparently, walking across Europe wasn’t ambitious enough. Her energy levels are nothing short of supernatural (seriously, someone should study this). Case in point: the next day, we climbed a several-hundred-meter multi-pitch route in Paklenica. We’d never climbed together before, it was a short autumn afternoon, and she’d just cycled over 130 km the previous day—but exhaustion? Not in her vocabulary. Her perseverance is only matched by her kindness, which makes her an unstoppable force in every sense of the word.” – Luka Krajnc, World-Class Alpinist, Patagonia and Black Diamond Ambassador
“By using this guidebook, you will travel solo but never be alone. What a wonderful way to contribute to the world (and especially women!).” – Sanni McCandless Honnold, CPC, ELIMP, transition coach for outdoor-focused individuals, co-founder at Outwild
“I met Monika as if by chance – but I don’t believe in chance, especially in such things. Because I know that people’s paths cross for a reason. Monika is a very dynamic and determined person, always ready to achieve ambitious goals. She acts according to her values, helping anyone who crosses her path.” – Piotr Krzyzowski, Himalayan climber, lawyer, the first and fastest person to summit both Lhotse and Mount Everest without the help of Sherpas or oxygen
