Troon, November/December 2017

8 TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE 9 YOGA FOR GOLFERS For more information on Yoga for Golfers please visit our website at www YogaforGolfers com or find us on Facebook Instagram and Twitter To Help You Swing with More Freedom FOUR POSES By Katherine RobertsMICROHINGE TECHNOLOGY 2017 Callaway Golf Company Odyssey the Odyssey Swirl Device OWorks and Microhinge Face Insert are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Callaway Golf Company FEATURING MICROHINGE INSERT TECHNOLOGY Our Microhinge Insert dynamically generates topspin at impact to getthe ball rolling sooner The sooner the ball starts rolling the more it stays on its intended line which will help you make more putts Its a new way to roll Now available in red Every time you swing your club you create a kinematic sequence that begins in the feet and moves upward toward the hands If you are locked up in the lower body it will be difficult to turn freely or move through that sequence effectively There are several valid reasons for wanting to stay loose through your round When the muscles are warm they load more efficiently therefore contracting and exploding with more power When the muscles are cold or tense it is more challenging to create an efficient effective consistent swing Muscular tension is often accompanied by pain or discomfort which can negatively impact ones ability to focus mentally 4 Lumbar Hamstring and Achilles Stretch Step your left foot forward and hinge at your hips keeping your spine straight Bend your right knee draw your hips back and let your left toes lift up from the ground Rest your hands lightly on your front leg Lift up slightly as you inhale then exhale as you move deeper into the pose Repeat five times and switch sides 1 Standing Quad and Hip Flexor Stretch Stand and place the left foot in the left hand Extend the right arm forward palm facing up Keep the knees in line with each other and press the left hip forward Press the left foot into the hand creating space between the buttocks and the left heel Hold for 5 10 breaths and repeat on the other side 2 Internal Hip Stretch Stand and place the right foot above the left knee Rest the right hand on the right knee drawing the knee toward the ground to open the hip Extend the left arm up and hold for five breaths Move to the next pose before switching legs 3 External Hip Glute and Lumbar Stretch From Internal Hip Stretch bend the left knee and hinge at the hips buttocks drawing toward the floor Be sure to sit the glutes back instead of bringing the knee forward Keep the spine long while extending the arms Hold for 10 breaths then return to Internal Hip Stretch to switch sides THE FOLLOWING POSES BENEFIT Feet provide a strong stable foundation at address Hamstrings facilitate knee flexion Glutes create explosive power Hips internal external rotation generates power and distance for a strong finish Low Back increases range of motion creating an effective repeatable swing