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Breathing

I was listening to a Mark Immelman podcast today with guest, Mike Booker. They were talking about breathing for calming the body and focusing the mind - and a 5-breath sequence for doing so. Any thoughts on this for a pre-shot and in-shot routine?

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rcissell56

Mar 24, 2023

Can you link to the podcast or summarize? I am always looking for ways to stay relaxed.

Some days I am more intense that a circus performer!

To futher clarify:

gregory.elwell

Mar 24, 2023

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It was the On the Mark Golf Podcast (Mark Immelman's) released on 3/24/23: Up Your Competitive Ante and Get Better Under Tournament Pressure with Mike Booker. Booker shared the breathing technique from his book, The Tournament Golfer's Playbook. I just got the book on Kindle for less than $10. In the chapter on "Breath" he talks about reducing stress and help focus your mind with a pattern of breathing where (like before your shot) you'd inhale and exhale 5 times. Breathe in through the nose and exhale through your mouth. Each in and out should take about 8 seconds.

rcissell56

Mar 25, 2023

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Thanks. I will give that I try!

Tom Saguto

Mar 24, 2023

@gregory.elwell - I've heard/read that quite a few Tour pros have gotten into this, so there must be something to it. I've not personally experimented with any breathing techniques. However, as someone who recommends that golfers find/ingrain their ideal rhythm and also have a consistent routine for each shot, I can certainly see how a breathing sequence can be incorporated.

Perhaps others here in the forum may have something of more value to add.

Good post and question!