Yoga for Golf® Podcast

Lauren McMillin
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Welcome to the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, where you'll learn how to move better, feel better, and ultimately play better golf. Hosted by Lauren McMillin, founder of YoGolf Performance®, this podcast blends yoga, Pilates, mobility, strength, and breathwork to help golfers improve flexibility, balance, rotation, and overall movement quality. Whether you're a recreational golfer, competitive player, or simply want to stay active and pain-free, each episode offers practical movement strategies you can use on and off the course. Expect solo episodes, short tutorials, and guest conversations focused on performance, injury prevention, longevity, and enjoying the game for years to come.

  1. 3d ago

    Inside the Ropes with Jeremy Wu: Perspective, Pressure, and Better Golf

    What can we learn about golf from someone who has experienced it as a college player, PGA Tour caddie, and coach? Jeremy Wu joins us to share his perspective on the game, drawing on four seasons caddying for his brother, Dylan Wu, and his work with DePaul University's men's golf program. The conversation explores navigating pressure, supporting players, and lessons from elite competition that golfers of every level can use. Jeremy also shares his experience returning to golf after treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma and how that journey shaped his relationship with the game. Show notes: Find Jeremy on Instagram DePaul University men's golf YoGolf Performance® Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me

  2. Oct 29

    What to Do When You Only Have 10 Minutes

    Only have 10 minutes? That doesn't mean you have to skip movement altogether. In this episode of the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, we're talking about how to make a short window of time actually useful. Whether you're getting ready to play, recovering after a round, or just trying to fit some movement into a busy day, the goal isn't to do everything; it's to choose what makes the most sense for what your body needs right now. We'll talk through how those 10 minutes can look different depending on your goal, why shorter sessions still count, and how to make movement feel more realistic and consistent. And if you want a little guidance, you'll also find plenty of short classes inside YoGolf Performance® for days when you want to move without committing to a longer session. Show notes: Classes under 10 minutes Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me

  3. Oct 22

    Deep Rest: A Guided Yoga Nidra for Recovery and Reset

    Let's slow it down for a few minutes. Instead of focusing on movement, mobility, or performance, we'll move through a short Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you relax, settle the nervous system, and create space for deep rest. Often described as "yogic sleep," Yoga Nidra is a guided practice of stillness and awareness. You'll move through breath awareness, a body scan, gentle visualization, and a simple intention, all while allowing the body to be fully supported. Use this practice after a long day, after travel, following a round of golf, on a recovery day, or anytime you need a mental and physical reset. No experience is needed. Just find a comfortable place to rest, press play, and let yourself be guided. Show notes: YoGolf Performance® (start your free trial!) Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me

  4. Oct 19

    Yoga Props: How to Choose Them and Put Them to Work

    Ever wondered which yoga block to buy, how long your strap should be, or whether your mat makes a difference? In this episode of the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, we break down common yoga props and shares practical ways to use them. From cork versus foam blocks to straps and mats, you'll learn what to look for and how different options can support your practice. We also explore how props can help you adjust positions, explore movement, and add a challenge. Whether you're new to yoga or have practiced for years, this episode will give you ideas for putting your equipment to work. Explore full-length yoga, Pilates, and movement classes for golfers at yogolfperformance.com. Start your 7-day free trial and find a practice that fits your body and your schedule. Show notes: Visit my Pro Shop YoGolf Performance® Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me

  5. Oct 8

    Hips Don't Lie: When Your Hips Don't Move, Something Else Has To

    Your hips play a huge role in how you rotate, create force, maintain balance, and move through the golf swing, but there's a lot more happening around the hip than simply being "tight" or "mobile." In this episode, we break down the anatomy of the hip, including the muscles, tendons, ligaments, labrum, and the deep six external rotators, and learn why the hips need both mobility and strength. We also explore common hip issues golfers may encounter, how limitations at the hip can influence movement elsewhere in the body, and how the subtle body plays a role in our movement experience. Because when it comes to your hips, there's usually more to the story than simply needing a better stretch. Show notes: Bourgain M, et al. "Golf Swing Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Methodological Recommendations for Kinematics." Sports, 2022. This is probably your strongest golf-specific reference. The review found that hip movement during the swing is highly asymmetric, with different demands on the lead and trail hips, and discusses research linking limited lead-hip mobility with greater lumbar-spine contribution. Gulgin H, Armstrong C, Gribble P. "Hip Rotational Velocities During the Full Golf Swing." Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 2009. Particularly relevant to your discussion of lead versus trail hip demands. In collegiate female golfers, the lead hip experienced significantly greater peak internal-rotation velocity than the trail hip's external-rotation velocity during the downswing. StatPearls. "Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Hip." National Library of Medicine. A good reference for your basic anatomy section: femoral head and acetabulum, labrum, joint capsule, and the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and ischiofemoral ligaments.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. "The Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip." Useful support for the common-hip-issues section and the discussion of hip OA, stiffness, pain, cartilage, and joint structure. Mellor R, et al. "Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach…" The BMJ, 2018. Helpful for your discussion of lateral hip pain and gluteal tendinopathy. The paper also notes that what has historically been called "trochanteric bursitis" is frequently discussed within the broader context of gluteal tendinopathy/greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Garnsey CL, et al. "Changes in Body Awareness in Yoga Interventions: A Systematic Review." Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2025. I like this one for supporting the more nuanced part of your subtle-body conversation. It doesn't claim that emotions are literally "stored" in tissues; rather, it reviews evidence around yoga and changes in body awareness/interoception, which fits the distinction you're making in the episode.

  6. Oct 1

    Treat the Golfer, Not Just the Injury with Dr. Kevin Dishon

    No two golfers move, practice, recover, or experience pain in exactly the same way, so why would they all follow the exact same program? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kevin Dishon, a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist, owner of The Golf DPT, and independent physio on the PGA Tour. Kevin explains why effective golf rehab, prehab, and performance training must begin with the individual. We discuss what makes a golf-specific physical therapy assessment different, the practice of listening to our golfers and meeting them where they are, and how golfers can safely progress from injury back to practice and play. Kevin also shares the similarities and differences between supporting Tour players and recreational golfers. Whether you're currently managing pain, returning from an injury, or simply want your body to better tolerate the demands of golf, this conversation will help you think beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Show notes: Human Anatomy app The Golf DPT Connect with Kevin YoGolf Performance® (start your free trial!) Free Golf Mobility Guide Connect with me

  7. Sep 24

    Finding Your Swing Tempo: Why "Slow Down" Isn't the Whole Answer

    If you've ever hit a poor shot and immediately thought, "I got too quick," this episode is for you. We explore what swing tempo actually means and why it involves more than simply slowing down. Drawing from golf biomechanics and motor-learning research, we break down the differences between tempo, rhythm, and timing; look at the the commonly referenced 3:1 ratio; and examine how physical capacity, pressure, attention, and breathing may influence the way your swing is organized. You'll also learn why tempo alone cannot diagnose a swing fault and be guided through a simple exercise to explore which pace and rhythm feel most repeatable for you. Your best tempo isn't necessarily the slowest, or the one that looks like someone else's. It's the rhythm you can organize, repeat, and trust. Show notes:  YoGolf Performance® - start your free seven-day trial Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me Jagacinski, R. J., Greenberg, N., & Liao, M. J. (1997). Tempo, rhythm, and aging in golf. Journal of Motor Behavior. Grober, R. D., & Cholewicki, J. (2008). Towards a biomechanical understanding of tempo in the golf swing. Sports Engineering. Bourgain, M., et al. (2022). Golf swing biomechanics: A systematic review and methodological recommendations for kinematics. Sports. Brennan, A., et al. (2024). Associations between physical characteristics and golf clubhead speed: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Wulf, G., et al. / Hegele, M., et al. (2024). Motor learning in golf—a systematic review. Cooke, A., et al. (2010). Psychological, muscular and kinematic factors mediate performance under pressure. Psychophysiology. Vine, S. J., et al. (2013). Perceived distance during golf putting: The effects of anxiety.

  8. Sep 17

    When the Swing Isn't the First Problem with Shaun Diachkoff

    When something isn't working in your golf swing, it's easy to assume you need another technical fix. But what if your body simply can't access, or control, the positions your swing requires? In this episode, we hear from Shaun Diachkoff, founder of Fairway Performance and a strength and conditioning coach. Drawing on his background in military aviation maintenance, Shaun brings a root-cause approach to golf performance: looking beyond the visible swing fault to understand what may be happening within the body. Together, we explore the relationship between mobility, stability, strength, and power; how golfers compensate for physical limitations; and why usable movement matters more than flexibility alone. We also discuss what everyday golfers can learn from elite players, where to begin if your swing feels stiff or inconsistent, and how even a short daily movement practice can support better performance on the course. Show notes: Fairway Performance YoGolf Performance® Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me

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Welcome to the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, where you'll learn how to move better, feel better, and ultimately play better golf. Hosted by Lauren McMillin, founder of YoGolf Performance®, this podcast blends yoga, Pilates, mobility, strength, and breathwork to help golfers improve flexibility, balance, rotation, and overall movement quality. Whether you're a recreational golfer, competitive player, or simply want to stay active and pain-free, each episode offers practical movement strategies you can use on and off the course. Expect solo episodes, short tutorials, and guest conversations focused on performance, injury prevention, longevity, and enjoying the game for years to come.

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  • Creator
    Lauren McMillin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Yoga for Golf® Podcast

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