Full Description
This definitive work, written by a long-term teacher of eastern philosophy and practice, explores the relationship between breathing, the quiet mind and playing effortless golf, especially when under pressure.Drawing on a lifetime of meditation and Tai Chi, plus 18 years' research into the perfect golf shot, Breathe GOLF teaches you how to unite your mental game with your swing.With real-life student case studies and more than 50 unique drills and exercises, you'll learn how awareness of your breathing can help you:* reduce mental interference* access the zone* strengthen your mind-body connection* unite your mental game and technique* master anxiety* prepare for competition* perform under pressure* win tournamentsThis innovative guide to mastering your game will become the go-to performance manual that you'll refer to again and again.
Contents
CommentaryAcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionPART ONE - THE QUIET MINDThe Quiet Mind Relaxed Concentration Reducing Self-Interference Being in the Present Immersion Beginner's Mind PART TWO - MIND-BODY CONNECTIONMind-Body Connection Brain Chemistry and Performance Sensory Feedback Loop The Alpha State Fluid Motion PART THREE - THE TRAININGConscious Breathing Getting Started Just Sitting Daily Practice Building a Routine Introducing Distractions PART FOUR - DEEP PRACTICEDividing Your Attention Self-Observation Shot Preparation Breathing Your Swing Short Game Samurai Scoring Pre-Tournament Nerves The Night Before In the Locker Room Walking to the First Tee Setting Up PART SIX - IN CONTENTIONStaying Neutral Handling Pressure Positive Acceptance Between Shots Refocusing Instinct and Intuition PART SEVEN - GOLF ENIGMASPerformance Paradoxes Effort and Results Breathing to Win BibliographyResourcesAbout the Author
