{"podcast":{"title":"Yoga for Golf® Podcast","slug":"yoga-for-golf-podcast-7640635","podcast_index_feed_id":7640635,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/542682/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/542682","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/2/5/a5251a5ba827303ed959afa2a1bf1c87/1-20260101-93txii7yu7.png","author":"Lauren McMillin","episode_count":26,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T02:21:20.349323+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-for-golf-podcast-7640635"},"episode":{"title":"Meditation for Golfers: What It Is, Why It Helps Your Game, and How to Start","slug":"meditation-for-golfers-what-it-is-why-it-helps-your-game-and-how-to-start","published_at":"2026-05-07T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-for-golf-podcast-7640635/meditation-for-golfers-what-it-is-why-it-helps-your-game-and-how-to-start","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-for-golf-podcast-7640635","url":"https://bba88f32-e316-4144-8bee-e2cbce8aca82.libsyn.com/meditation-for-golfers-what-it-is-why-it-helps-your-game-and-how-to-start","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bba88f32-e316-4144-8bee-e2cbce8aca82/Meditation_101_Ready.mp3?dest-id=4677882","summary":"Meditation doesn't have to be complicated — and it definitely doesn't have to feel intimidating. In this episode of the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, we break down meditation specifically for golfers: what it actually is, what it isn't, and how it can directly support your mental game on the course. If you've ever felt distracted over the ball, stuck in your head after a bad shot, or frustrated trying to \"stay focused,\" this episode will reframe how you think about your mind — and your game. We cover: • What meditation really is (and what it isn't) • Why you don't need to \"clear your mind\" to benefit • How thoughts actually work during your round • Meditation as mindset conditioning and awareness training • The mind-body connection in golf performance • Why golf itself is a form of moving meditation • The science behind meditation and nervous system regulation • And 4 simple ways to start a meditation practice today If you've been curious about meditation but didn't know where to start, this episode is your foundation. Show notes: YoGolf Performance® Golf Mobility Guide Contact me","meta_description":"Meditation doesn't have to be complicated — and it definitely doesn't have to feel intimidating. In this episode of the Yoga for Golf® Podcast, we break d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":922,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/yoga-for-golf-podcast-7640635/episodes/meditation-for-golfers-what-it-is-why-it-helps-your-game-and-how-to-start/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-for-golf-podcast-7640635/meditation-for-golfers-what-it-is-why-it-helps-your-game-and-how-to-start.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}