State First, Performance Follows

In this episode, I sit down with Jayne Storey for a deep conversation about golf, performance, and the inner life of an athlete. Jayne brings decades of experience in meditation, movement, and spiritual practice.

Golf feels hard when you’re trying to control every move. So we dig into how letting go leads to freedom and flow on the course. If you’re tired of grinding and want to just feel golf again, this is the conversation you need.

Thanks to Jayne for the thoughtful exploration of how golf can open the door to something far greater than just the game itself.

Topics discussed:

1. Golf as a Spiritual Practice – beyond the game and into self-expression

2. Sri Aurobindo’s Teachings – spirit, matter, and the athletic body

3. Scheffler’s Search for Fulfillment – dissatisfaction and meaning in sport

4. Flow and Meditation – entering the state where golf plays itself

5. Jayne’s Journey Through Movement Arts – Tai Chi, yoga, and swimming

6. Chi Energy in Sport – subtle awareness and performance

7. Relaxed Readiness – the paradox of being loose yet prepared

8. Getting Out of Your Own Way – surrendering to the swing

9. Ego on the Course – tension, fear, and the desire to succeed

10. Vigilant Passivity – alert presence without interference

11. Trusting the Body – allowing skill to emerge naturally

12. Equanimity Under Pressure – calmness when it matters most

13. Practices for Presence – meditation, grounding, and soft focus

14. Gratitude and Devotion – embracing golf as a higher offering

15. The Spiritual Horizon of Sport – where performance meets transcendence

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Jayne Storey's links:

Website: chi-performance.com

Books: chi-performance.com/books

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