Balancing The Body And The Mind

Slackline Montreal had an open house on Saturday. It ran from one in the afternoon to the early hours of the following morning. For those unfamiliar with the activity, the event proved to be the perfect opportunity to go and find out. Our reporter, Esther Viragh was there.

Nylon webbings stretched out across the floor, tempting all visitors to leap on them and try them out. The goal: to stay on as long as possible. The challenge: to do so with grace, style and agility. Julien Desforges organized the event and founded Slackline Montreal, a unique company, in the city.

"More center and more balanced in your body and your mind is one of the biggest thing that slackline has ever brought me. So, that’s why I try to speak about it and give it to as many people as possible."

Slacklining plunges participants into a meditative state to achieve both a physical balance and a psychological one as well. This has played a decisive role in Tania Reyes’ life.

"I have found solutions for some problems and I couldn’t believe that just walking a line could be like this."

Videos were also part of the event. Slackliners ventured on several 1000 feet high lines, a clear demonstration of human endurance.

Esther Viragh, CJLO News