Yoga for Golf® Podcast

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.

Yoga for Golf® Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Lauren McMillin, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lauren McMillin hosts Yoga for Golf® Podcast, a sports show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

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

  Oct 1, 202649 minS1

  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

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  Episode #38

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

  Sep 24, 202618 minS1

  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.

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  Episode #37

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

  Sep 17, 202651 minS1

  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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  Episode #36

  Recovery Is Part of the Training: What Restorative Yoga Teaches Golfers

  Sep 10, 202623 minS1

  What if recovery isn't simply what happens when training stops, but an important part of the training itself? In this episode of the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, we're exploring Restorative Yoga and what this quiet, supported practice can teach golfers about recovery, stress, and the ability to shift out of performance mode. We'll also unpack some of the science behind the autonomic nervous system, breathing, relaxation, and HRV, and why "rest and digest" is a little more complicated than flipping a switch. Most importantly, we'll bring it back to golf: how the physical and mental demands of playing, practicing, training, competing, and traveling add up, and why learning to intentionally reduce those demands can be a performance skill of its own. Because the work matters. And so does what happens after the work. Recovery is part of the training. Show notes: Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Time, Judith Hanson Lasater Restore and Rebalance: Yoga for Deep Relaxation, Judith Hanson Lasater Light on Yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, B.K.S. Iyengar Judith Hanson Lasater teachings and resources on Restorative Yoga Iyengar Yoga, resources on the use of props, supported postures, and the Iyengar tradition Research by Luciano Bernardi and colleagues on slow breathing and cardiovascular/autonomic responses Research by Andrea Zaccaro and colleagues on slow breathing, psychophysiological responses, and autonomic function Heart Rate Variability: Standards of Measurement, Physiological Interpretation, and Clinical Use, Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology Research by Andrew Flatt and colleagues on HRV and athletic training/recovery YoGolf Performance® Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me

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  Episode #35

  More Isn't Always Better: What Yin Yoga Teaches Golfers About Movement

  Sep 3, 202626 minS1

  What if improving your golf game and your movement doesn't always require doing more? In this episode of the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, we're exploring Yin Yoga: a surprisingly modern style of yoga that challenges our relationship with effort, stillness, and progress. Because feeling "tight" doesn't automatically mean you need to stretch more. Sometimes you need mobility. Sometimes strength or stability. Sometimes movement. And sometimes, your body simply needs less. You'll learn why Yin Yoga encourages us to observe before reacting, why more intensity isn't automatically more effective, and how becoming more aware of what your body actually needs can make you a more intelligent mover and more resilient golfer. The big takeaway: Progress doesn't always require more effort. Sometimes the most valuable skill is learning when you've already done enough. Show notes: YoGolf Performance® Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me Yin Yoga: Principles & Practices, Paul Grilley Insight Yoga, Sarah Powers The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga, Bernie Clark YinSights, Bernie Clark Paul Grilley's Yin Yoga teachings Paulie Zink's Taoist Yoga teachings Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body, Robert Schleip, Thomas Findley, Leon Chaitow & Peter Huijing Stretching Interventions: A Research Synthesis The Yoga Tradition, Georg Fueurstein Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice, Mark Singleton

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