Building on the Par Series Foundations
Megan McKenzie, founder of Par72 Yoga, is a certified yoga instructor, avid golfer, and former collegiate athlete with a passion for helping golfers improve performance through mindful movement. Par72 Yoga blends traditional yoga with golf-specific training to enhance strength, mobility, balance, and mental clarity.
Their signature eight-week Yoga for Golfers series is designed for players of all skill levels, offering focused sessions that build both body awareness and on-course presence.
The Birdy Session
In the video “The Birdie Session”, Megan leads a more challenging practice that expands on the foundational Par Series. This session focuses on:
- Functional strength
- Core stability
- Hip mobility
- Thoracic rotation
- Breath awareness
These elements are essential for generating a powerful and consistent golf swing. The class begins with a rotational test, encouraging golfers to mindfully observe range of motion and track progress over time.
Dynamic Movements for Golf-Specific Mobility
Throughout the session, students move through sequences such as:
- Breath-focused warm-ups
- Windshield wipers with coordinated arm movement
- Reverse tabletop core work
- Abdominal and glute activation drills
Flowing yoga postures like Triangle Pose, Revolved Pyramid, Half Moon, and Triplane Motion target hamstrings, hip flexors, and spinal rotation.
Mindful Movement and Breathwork
Each movement is paired with cues to keep golfers present and aware of tension in the shoulders, hips, and jaw. Breathwork techniques calm the nervous system and train the mind to focus on the next shot—a valuable mental approach in golf.
Accessible Modifications and Recovery
Megan introduces modifications using props like yoga blocks, making the class accessible to different mobility levels. These adaptations allow golfers to challenge their balance and stability without strain.
The session closes with Reclined Butterfly and Savasana, promoting recovery, relaxation, and mental reset.
Take Your Golf Game Further with Par72 Yoga
Whether you are preparing for your next round or seeking a deeper connection to your movement, the Birdie Session delivers targeted yoga designed to improve your golf performance.
For more yoga classes built for golfers, explore the full eight-week Yoga for Golfers series. Par72 Yoga offers live online classes, on-demand content, and private sessions to help players improve mobility, flexibility, and focus—on and off the course.