As athletes we are always looking for that competitive advantage, that extra little thing that elevates our performance.
By bringing some practices from qigong (an ancient mind-body-breath practice) to your game, you will gain so much in terms of increased energy, better focus, increased mental clarity, less tension, and better performance.
But remember, it’s not always about what you gain; sometimes you need to ‘invest in loss’. With this tailor-made program you will learn how to lose anxiety, frustration, tension and all things that prevent good performance.
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MIND-BODY GOLF
An innovative
MIND-BODY-BREATH program for golfers of all levels.
LESSON 1 - AWARENESS TRAINING. We are often not even aware of what is going on with the mind, body and breath. Eg perhaps there is extra physical tension, maybe you are holding your breath, or maybe the mind-chatter is excessive. These things hinder performance so you will develop skills to change them to your advantage;
LESSON 2 - WISDOM OF RHYTHM. This is about finding your innate rhythm that will allow for your natural swing to take over, and stop any mechanical manipulation;
LESSON 3 - TRAINING FOR ‘THE ZONE’. Performance is much more effective with a quiet mind and a released body - we will teach you how to get into this ‘flow state’ where there is sharp focus AND a quiet mind;
LESSON 4 - INTENTION. Understanding the importance of having intent so that the body receives the correct instructions that allow it to move effortlessly;
LESSON 5 - Simple golf meditations to help pre and post-round performance. Learn how to quieten the mind and manage distractions, and ‘erase’ the memory of poor shots so that they do not bring about future anxiety.
Testimonials
“Emory University Women’s Golf has worked with Gill for the last two years and we have seen so much growth in our players. The unique way that she delivers a new concept or lesson is engaging and so powerful. Developing skills for the course and the classroom is so important for players. It has allowed us to reach new potential and overall success. “
"I learned so much and have already incorporated grounding my feet (at set up, back swing and finish), a purposeful breath and really trying to focus better as I address the ball.”
“I particularly enjoyed the rooted and grounded section as well as the string analogy that you use to visualize where the ball is headed.”
“Mind-Body Golf has opened up a new way of playing - one that makes me feel much more relaxed and able to enjoy myself on the course.”
With MIND-BODY GOLF you are working towards good balance, increased joint flexibility, clearer and more focused mind, less tension, reduction in the stress response, lower risk of injury AND more enjoyable golf!
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
One day you go out and shoot a great score; the next day, not so much. What went wrong?;
Your practice shots are great but you can’t perform as well on the course. Why?
Did someone say ‘competition’? What happened to my nerves?
Why did my golf game become a source of frustration?
Meditation is for other people - or is it? Golf meditation might just save your game - before and after!
Let your innate sense of motion match your set intention - it’s a trainable skill.
Benefits of Mind-Body Golf:
Improved overall golf experience;
Better balance and posture;
Reduction in stress response in the body;
Clearer and more focused mind;
Reduced tension;
Confidence and self-belief to match your golf ability;
Improved shot-making.
About Qi Golf
Mind-Body Golf came about through the realization that many of the principles of qigong can greatly enhance the golf experience. It’s about getting the mind and the body to work in harmony, to help rather than hinder performance.
You know these days when everything just seems to go right - you connect with your drives, the putts fall and everything feels effortless. Perhaps without knowing it, these are the days when you are in the ‘flow state’. Relaxed posture, slow breathing, calm mind, sinking energy, guided imagery and balance in movement. We might not get there all the time but we can definitely make it happen more often than not. This is, in fact, what some athletes call ‘the zone’ and it is not exclusive to the likes of Tiger Woods. In fact, anyone, including you, can achieve this level of internal awareness and improve their performance as a result.
