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The Relaxing Power of Yoga: Reducing Tension in Body and Mind

Yoga has long been recognized as a powerful practice for reducing tension and promoting relaxation in both the body and mind. Through a combination of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, yoga offers a holistic approach to stress relief.

One of the key ways yoga helps to reduce tension is by promoting physical relaxation. The gentle stretching and strengthening of the body that occurs during a yoga practice helps to release built-up tension in the muscles. As we hold poses and focus on our breath, we allow ourselves to let go of physical tension and create a sense of ease and relaxation.

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Katherine is a pioneer and leader in the field of yoga-based fitness for golf. Spanning nearly 2 decades, her unique and highly effective approach blends yoga, science, and proprietary golf-specific conditioning strategies into one powerful methodology – Yoga For Golfers (YFG). YFG harnesses and integrates power of the body with power of the mind to increase and enhance performance, enabling golfers at all levels to play better, play stronger, and play longer.