• 8 September 2024
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• by Rebecca Gartshore

Yoga is not about touching your toes

 … it’s about what you learn on the way down. Our flexi-expert Becca gives you four (not fore!) reasons why…

If you’re a golfer wanting to improve your game while unwinding on a retreat break, incorporating yoga into your day can offer surprising benefits. While golf requires precision, balance, and mental clarity, yoga provides a holistic approach that enhances these skills in so many ways. Here’s how: 

1. Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion
   Golf demands a wide range of motion, from the backswing to the follow-through. Yoga poses, such as the Downward Dog and Warrior II, open up your shoulders, hips, and spine. This increased flexibility translates to a more fluid swing, reducing the risk of injury and improving your reach on the course.

• Core Strength and Stability
  A strong core is essential for a powerful and accurate golf swing. Yoga focuses on core muscles through poses like Plank and Boat, which improve your balance and stability. These movements help to create a strong foundation, allowing you to generate more power in your swing while maintaining control.

• Focus and Mindfulness
  Golf is as much a mental game as a physical one. Yoga’s emphasis on mindfulness and breath control can help golfers develop better focus, reduce stress, and stay calm under pressure. Simple yoga breathing techniques, stimulate your vagus nerve sending signals to your body to relax especially during those tense moments on the course.

• Injury Prevention and Recovery
  Yoga teaches you so much about the balance of your body, learn to accept your differences and find ways to improve. Yoga aids in muscle recovery, releasing tension, and promoting flexibility, which is essential for preventing injuries common among golfers, such as back pain or shoulder strains. 

By incorporating yoga into your retreat, you’ll return to the course with enhanced mobility, strength, and a refreshed mind—ready to take your golf game to the next level.

Enjoy!

Rebecca Gartshore, Yoga & flexibility specialist, golfretreats.com

Find out more about Rebecca

www.golfretreats.com is NOT a conventional golf trip company. We create high quality, guided coaching experiences to help all player abilities progress their golf game in a fun and enjoyable way. 

We’re passionate about what we do and the people we do it for. Our promise to you is that at the end of your stay, you will go home a better golfer.