Too Many Swing Thoughts? . . . Get a “Thought-o-meter?” “It’s best to have no thoughts, but if you’re going to have a thought, make it positive. . . and for sanity sake, take on one thing at a time.” -Baba Hari Dass What if rather than tracking the number of steps we took each day, […]
Revolved Half Moon (Sanskrit: Parivritta Arda Chandrasana)This multi-tasking posture challenges numerous physical elements that are required for an efficient and powerful golf swing: Balance Rotational mobility Core engagement Leg strength Joint alignment Most importantly. . .focus! Build this difficult posture into your golf fitness routine and enjoy it’s unlimited benefits. *Hold each side for 5-10 deep breaths. […]
Certain moments in life, just like distinctive golf shots, have heightened vividness and intensity. They stand out in our memories and we are more awake to them. These events cut through the illusions as our entire life experience presents itself in a singular point in time. These are the “atha moments.” -Excerpt from Golf Sūtras: Lessons for Transforming the […]
There is a certain feel and vibration when we strike the golf ball in the center of the clubface. The sweet spot feels effortless and “buttery,” similar to a warm knife cutting through butter. One of the basic fundamentals of the game, most technical work focuses on consistently making solid ball contact. Almost all swing mechanics can […]
“The putter is to the golfer what the brush is to the artist and the pen to the poet.“ -Unknown With the inexhaustible data and scientific technology surrounding putting today, we can often lose sight of the artistic perspective of this valuable skill. Trapped in statistics and details, how can you make your putting experience more creative? […]
Side Warrior II (Sanskrit: VIRAbhadrasana II) is one of the most famous yoga postures. As you can see, VIRA is a conjugation of VIRYA, our courageous “golf vitamin.” Side Warrior II promotes stronger legs, flexible external rotation of the hips, and improves balance. A valuable addition to both a golf fitness and mental fitness routine. Dodie […]
Inspiring moments on the PGA Tour are easy to find. However, for us mere golf mortals, we self-motivate by taking the “golf vitamin” of virya (Sanskrit). The quality of virya is our boost of courage, energy, and a warrior-like attitude to keep pursuing our golf endeavors. Virya gives us the strength to be responsible for our own inspiration. It takes a lot of fortitude […]
“Results come in direct proportion to quality preparation. . . . . .Spectators can watch and cheer; Philosophers can ruminate about the trials and glories; But only those who have tasted it, who have sweated for it, know its sweetness and its promise.” -Dan Millman (The Inner Athlete) Nothing comes easy in golf. It takes grit, focus, […]