Yoga for Golf® Podcast

About 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.

Publisher

Lauren McMillin

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   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.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   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 (https://www.thegolfdpt.com/) Connect with Kevin (https://www.instagram.com/thegolfdpt/) YoGolf Performance® (start your free trial!) (https://yogolfperformance.com/) Free Golf Mobility Guide Connect with me (mailto:info@lauren.yoga)

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   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 (https://yogolfperformance.com/) Free Golf Mobility Guide Contact me (mailto:info@lauren.yoga) 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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