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 These two lines should serve as the guide for your posture at address and through the swing. (PHOTO: Eddie Meeks) The most important physical attribute for golf is flexibility. Being flexible won’t guarantee you are going to be a good golfer, but lack of flexibility will restrict you and severely limit your options. So let’s make sure that you have enough flexibility and strength in your lower body for your hips to pivot correctly. The first step is a correct setup. First, bend from the hips as your spine tilts forward and the knees flex. Then imagine two straight lines, one that runs vertically from your ankles and the other from the balls of your feet. If you are set up properly, your hips and back of your thighs will be behind the ankle line to counterbalance the head, arms, and shoulders that are ahead of the other vertical line. The hips can now rotate freely as you maintain these balance points through out the swing. When you get off balance, the rotor motor stops working. Now, let’s get your lower body stronger and more flexible with some Utkatasana as illustrated below. Utkatasana (chair pose in yoga golf) Utkatasana translates to “powerful.” The dynamic quality of this pose increases the heart rate and stimulates the circulatory and metabolic systems. It is a great toner for the back, butt, hips  and thighs. This pose is the powerhouse for your golf swing. It creates lower-body strength and lengthens the spine. The foundation is from the hips down and your feet are grounded sinking back into your heals. When looking down you should be able to see your toes and your quads should be at a 90-degree angle. Your arms are free to expand into various movements to further enhance your swing. Combine breathing through your nose and a calm focused mind and hold this pose for 5-10 breaths.Glenn Deck and Marie Friedlander teach yoga golf at Pelican Hill and Oak Creek golf clubs. To learn more, call (949) 467-5810 or visit mpoweryoga.org. |
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