Wellbeing for Golfers
WELCOME
Play the game you love, with freedom in every movement.
If you play golf, yoga can have endless benefits for your physical and mental game.
Having spent 15 years a a yoga teacher, I am now working with my husband Andy to bring accessible yoga classes to golfers online.
Play your best golf for longer.
Golf teaches us to focus on technique – feet, hips, shoulders, posture and swing. That’s important, but when we become too focused on mechanics, our movement can become restricted instead of free.
Every swing is repeated. Over time, tension builds. We overthink, hold our breath, tighten our shoulders, and our hips, knees and back gradually lose their natural mobility.
Your body isn’t designed to stay fixed. Joints need movement. Connective tissue (fascia) needs to glide and stretch. The body thrives on twisting, reaching, bending, rotating and breathing freely in every direction.
Great golf isn’t just about posture. It’s about freedom of movement.
Yoga helps you move better, breathe better and play with less tension. Regular practice improves mobility, balance and body awareness, helping you swing more freely, reduce aches and rediscover a body that feels strong, supple and capable again.
That’s the difference yoga can make.
What to expect and How membership works
Our online yoga membership is designed specifically to help golfers unravel tension, protect their joints, and recover faster between rounds. With several classes available to join throughout the week, plus a library of classes to access anytime, you’re investing in a smoother swing and a body that feels great for years to come.
Live Classes
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am-8.45am – Varied movement & guided breathing
Monday 6pm-6.45pm – Gentle movement and guided relaxation
Friday 8am-9.15pm – Longer restorative practice
Membership
Our Household Membership is just £40 per month, giving everyone in your home unlimited access to up to 20 live classes each month, plus our complete library of on-demand sessions.
For a golfing couple, that’s around £1 per person, per live class. Subscribe.
Community
Behind every class is a Just Breathe WhatsApp community, bringing golfers together beyond the yoga mat. We create dedicated groups for golf clubs, ladies' sections, men's sections, roll-ups and regular playing groups—and because many golfers belong to more than one community, we'll set up and moderate as many groups as needed.
Our aim is simple: to create welcoming spaces where golfers can connect, encourage one another and enjoy being part of an active, supportive community. We also want to encourage a safe space for feedback, so we can continue to improve what we do.
3 Aspects of Yoga
Asanas – Yoga physical postures and movement
Through the yoga postures called asanas we start to develop a new or long forgotten relationship with our physical bodies. Forget any preconceived ideas you might have around bendy bodies, folded into impossible looking shapes, I will guide you through easy-to-follow enjoyable movement practices which focus on the whole body.
We will explore basic postures aimed at strengthening and stretching muscles, improving and maintaining movement and flexibility. We will bring in a playful awareness of balance with a strong focus on our feet to help us notice areas of imbalance.
With practice we attune to our bodies and become alert to our internal sensations. This somatic awareness helps us feel more at home in our bodies and this can happen at any age. This is exciting and hopeful as we tend to believe that stiffness and reduction in comfortable movement
is an inevitable part of aging. I don’t believe this is true.
The Breath
Beathing should be the most natural thing in the world. It is the first thing we do when we are born and the last thing we do before we die. When we breathe correctly, we breathe in and out through the nose, our diaphragm flows up and down like a parachute and we can see the belly gently rising with each in breath and falling with each out breath.
However, for most of us, this breathing pattern has gradually become illusive most of the time. With everyday stresses of jobs, relationship and
illness, breathing is no longer effortless, and mouth breathing is commonplace but it lead to a host of physical and mental problems, not least contributing to anxiety and poor sleep.
In my yoga for golf classes I will help you to recognise signs of dysfunctional breathing and teach you simple breathing techniques which will have a huge impact on your organs, immune system, sleep patterns and mental health.
Meditation
Meditation can sound a bit out there to western minds, although the benefits are undisputed.
In our sessions, I will guide you into mindful awareness of the breath during our physical practice as well as spending 15 minutes per class sitting quietly observing our breathing.
In time, you can expect to notice a reduction in stress and an improvement in your all-round emotional state as breath awareness meditation actively changes the physical structure of the brain through neuroplasticity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can yoga improve my golf swing?
Yoga can improve the physical and mental qualities that support a more consistent golf swing, including mobility, balance, breathing, coordination and focus.
Does yoga help golfers hit the ball further?
Yoga can improve the physical and mental qualities that support a more consistent golf swing, including mobility, balance, breathing, coordination and focus.
Can yoga help lower my golf handicap?
Yoga can improve the physical and mental qualities that support a more consistent golf swing, including mobility, balance, breathing, coordination and focus.
Is yoga good for golf performance?
Yoga can improve the physical and mental qualities that support a more consistent golf swing, including mobility, balance, breathing, coordination and focus.
Can yoga help me become a more consistent golfer?
Yoga can improve the physical and mental qualities that support a more consistent golf swing, including mobility, balance, breathing, coordination and focus.
Does yoga improve golf balance?
Yoga can improve the physical and mental qualities that support a more consistent golf swing, including mobility, balance, breathing, coordination and focus.
What are the benefits of yoga for golfers?
Benefits may include improved flexibility, mobility, balance, breathing, concentration, recovery and reduced muscular tension.
Does yoga improve golf flexibility?
Yoga can help increase flexibility throughout the hips, shoulders, spine and hamstrings, areas that are particularly important for golfers.
Which yoga poses are best for golfers?
Many poses that focus on hip mobility, spinal rotation, shoulder mobility and balance can be beneficial for golfers.
Can yoga improve hip rotation for golf?
Yes. Many yoga practices include movements that improve hip mobility and rotational capacity.
Does yoga help shoulder mobility for golfers?
Yoga can help improve shoulder movement and reduce stiffness that may interfere with a comfortable swing.
How does yoga improve golf mobility?
Yoga combines movement, stretching and strength work to improve range of motion and movement quality.
How does breathing affect golf performance?
Breathing influences focus, tension levels, rhythm and emotional control. Poor breathing patterns can contribute to increased tension and reduced concentration.
Can yoga improve focus on the golf course?
Yoga trains attention and awareness, helping golfers stay present and focused during a round.
Does yoga help with the mental side of golf?
Many golfers use yoga to develop concentration, emotional regulation and resilience under pressure.
Can yoga help reduce anxiety before a golf round?
Breathing techniques and mindfulness practices can help golfers feel calmer and more centred before playing.
Can yoga improve my pre-shot routine?
Yoga teaches awareness and breathing practices that can support a more consistent and effective pre-shot routine.
Can yoga help prevent golf injuries?
Yoga can improve movement quality, mobility and body awareness, which may help reduce the risk of common golf-related issues.
Is yoga good for golfers with back pain?
Many golfers use yoga to improve spinal mobility and reduce muscular tension. Anyone with pain or medical concerns should seek appropriate professional advice.
Can yoga help golfers with stiff hips?
Yes. Hip mobility is a common focus in yoga programmes designed for golfers.
Does yoga help golfers recover after a round?
Yoga can support recovery by reducing muscular tension, improving circulation and encouraging relaxation.
Can yoga help with golfer's elbow?
Some yoga practices may support mobility and movement quality throughout the arms and shoulders. Persistent symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional.
Do I need to be flexible to start yoga?
No. Flexibility develops through practice and is not a requirement for beginning yoga.
Is yoga suitable for beginner golfers?
Yes. Yoga can benefit golfers at every level of experience.
Can older golfers do yoga?
Absolutely. Yoga can be adapted for different ages, abilities and levels of mobility.
What type of yoga is best for golfers?
Most golfers benefit from practices that combine mobility, balance, strength, breathing and relaxation rather than highly athletic styles.
How often should golfers practise yoga?
Even one or two sessions per week can provide noticeable benefits. Consistency is often more important than duration.
How long does it take to see results from yoga?
Many people notice improvements in mobility and body awareness within a few weeks of regular practice.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Monthly Membership
This online membership offers you live classes and a library of gentle, golf-specific yoga practices designed to release tension, improve your rotation, and steady your breath. Step onto the mat today so you can step onto the green with confidence tomorrow.