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ADD A LITTLE ZEN TO YOUR GOLF GAME
STORY BY NICOLE PINTER
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Sometimes you have no choice but to try to extricate your ball from a horrendous lie in deep grass. Many golfers freeze when facing this lie, too worried they can’t get it out. If you want to focus and calm your mind, down use some breathing exercises in the moment.
If you think you don’t want to hit the ball into the water many times you will end up in the water. Why? Your mind has a huge effect in this situation. If you are familiar with visualization meditation, the primary focus is a positive image. If you want to avoid the water, you need to think about where your ball should land, on the fairway.
In this situation, your confidence and a good mindset can help. A Zen mindset can help to get out of the bunker if you have the correct technique as well.
This is where a relaxed and calm body and mind can help you a lot. The bad conditions of the green or maintenance cannot affect your game.
Breathing technics, you learn from yoga can help your game
The breathing technics you learn from yoga are the key to getting out of anxiety on the golf course. Being present and not worrying about the result is very important. If you meditate regularly, you have the option for a quick mindset reset during the game. Focusing on your breath and getting to the present moment with a more calm and relaxed body is the best you can do for a good score.
If you are playing in a competition, it can cause more anxiety and obstacles to a good performance. Whether you are an advanced yogi or just bought your first yoga mat, you can practice pranayama, which is the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises. Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that means “extension of the prana (breath or life force).” It also means, “breath control.”
Yoga for golfers teaches you to control your body and mind and helps you deal with difficult situations on the course. The right attitude and mindset can help you get a better score and enjoy the game more.
