246: Breathing Techniques for Golf Performance
Description
In this episode, I detail what we can do to counteract the effects that the pressure and stress of golf can cause.
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Timestamps & Topics
00:00 - Breathing for Golf
01:20 - What’s happening internally when pressure ramps up?
04:05 - What mental state is best for golf?
04:31 - The Breath’s Role In Our Mental State
07:03 - NEW Online Course: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
09:07 - Three Breathing Techniques for On-Course
14:32 - Summary
15:41 - Resources & Links
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Research cited in this episode:
Spiegel, D., Malhotra, P. A., Li, R., et al. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Cell Reports Medicine, 4(2), 100895. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630953/
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