Archive for the 'Yoga for Golf' Category

Stoplight Golf Stretches

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

By Penny McGuire You can do these in the car to relieve neck/shoulder tension and headaches and improve focus. Sitting as straight as possible, press the back of your head into the head bolster. Hold for one full breath and on the second exhale gently release. Use your neck muscles only – not your shoulders/chest [...]

Back and Hamstring Stretches

Friday, November 7th, 2008

By Penny McGuire This simple, quick stretch. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and parallel. Bend your knees a little and slowly roll your upper body down towards the ground, like you are trying to touch your toes – but without ‘reaching’. Exhale on the way down and when you get as far down as [...]

Pre-Golf Chest Opener

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

By Penny McGuire Stand with the feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent. Engage the abdominals to ‘medium hold’ and hold a club behind your back, parallel with the ground. Walk your hands along the club until your thumbs and index fingers meet in the center of the club and the center of your behind. [...]

Post Golf Stretches

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

By Penny McGuire Lie on your back with both knees bent and the soles of the feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms out to either side, also flat on the floor. Move your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, then let both knees fall gently to the right. As your knees move down [...]

Yoga Stretches Before Golfing

Friday, August 1st, 2008

By Penny McGuire Here’s a few quick pre round stretches to get your mind and body ready for a great game! Stand with your feet hip width and parallel to each other. Take a club, hold each end with each hand behind your back. Positioning your hands shoulder width. Gently swing side to side, relaxing [...]