Looking for a simple yet powerful way to kickstart your day and improve your golf performance? At Golf by Kay, we focus on Flex Breathing, a dynamic exercise also known as Kapalabhati, “heating breathwork,” or “skull cleansing.” This traditional breathing technique is perfect for enhancing golf flexibility, energy, and focus. Designed specifically with golfers in mind, Flex Breathing can be an essential part of your golf fitness routine, helping you prepare your body and mind for peak performance.
Here’s what it can do for you:
Stretching and Release: The forceful exhale naturally relaxes your muscles and eases tension, opening you up for deeper stretches.
Instant Energy and Warmth: This one will get you up and moving, energised and loosened up from head to toe
Internal Cleanse: Heating breath is a cleansing massage for your internal organs, whilst activating your core, and slicing away cholesterol fats, 3 times faster than any other exercise.
Did you know that 98% of people breathe incorrectly? Shallow breathing can contribute to fatigue, stress, and overall reduced health. Dr. Belisa Vranich, an expert in breathing techniques, explains that correct breathing is critical to managing stress, building physical resilience, and supporting brain and muscle function. Flex Breathing is your simple daily tool for optimal golf fitness.
Benefits of Correct Breathing:
Boosts energy levels, helping you stay sharp and focused on the course
Improves focus, mental clarity, and mood
Supports better sleep and a stronger immune system
Helps relieve tension and pain
Enhances digestion and regulates blood pressure
Strengthens overall health, reducing the risk of disease
The real question is: why isn’t everyone doing this every morning?
Learning Heating Breathwork
To make learning this as smooth as possible, we’ve included a few videos to walk you through the process. Like any new movement, it may take a few tries to nail it down, but remember, there’s zero pressure here. Just relax, breathe, and give it a few tries.
I’m right here with you as you build up your skills and confidence.
How to Practise Heating Breathing
Get Comfortable: Sit relaxed with your hands on your stomach.
Inhale Deeply: Breathe in through your nose, then try 5 to 20 sharp exhales through your nose.
Pause to Regulate: After each round, take a deep breath, hold it for 3-5 seconds, and then exhale slowly to reset.
Exhale with Intent: Try again, sharply draw your stomach inwards with each exhale, aiming for 5-20 breaths, followed by a 3-5 second hold.
Let's Add Movement: Stand up and find an open space.
Arm Movement: With toes slightly inwards and heels, raise your arms, inhale, then, on the exhale, sharply draw your navel in toward your spine and make a full 360-degree arm rotation.
Repeat and Flow: Go at your own pace, aiming for 20 arm rotations in sync with your sharp exhales.
As you practise, if you find yourself with an open mouth or feel your lips smacking, that’s just part of the learning process—stay patient, and soon you’ll flow effortlessly with your breath.
N.B. If you feel dizzy, please stop and hold your breath for 3-5 seconds and slowly release to rebalance.
Additional resources for breathing:
Box Breathing: Get a feel for deep, controlled breathing that calms and energises—perfect for focusing on the course.
Core Breathing: Learn to engage your core with each breath, supporting balance and strength for smoother, more confident swings.
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