No matter what time of year, tis’ always the season to practice “non-reaction” both on and off the golf course. I recently read a translation of the Sanskrit word “vairāgya” as “non-reaction”. (Viarāgya is one of the two pillars, along with practice, abhyāsa, listed in Patañjali’s famous yoga sūtra I:12.) What interested me most about this interpretation was […]
I recently had a student proclaim in a short game clinic that the shot he was choosing was the “pitch-and-pray.” While summoning a higher-power to hit over a Maverick’s sized bunker could be helpful, wishing and hoping is not a powerful strategy for any delicate pitch shot. To encourage confidence and eliminate risk, try these […]
When times get tough on the links, recall your authentic reason for taking on this emotionally adventuresome sport. Why do you play golf? An attitude of gratitude goes a long way. Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Golf Sutras: Lessons for Transforming the Mental Game with Yoga’s Inner Wisdom” and founder of Golf PROformance. She […]
Correct alignment is challenging for even the most advanced golfers. Create a simple method in your pre-shot routine: Breifly stand behind the ball, and pick an “intermediate” target (perhaps a leaf or grass 3-5 feet in front of the ball.) In theory, it’s easier to align to an “intermediate target” 3-5 feet in front of the ball rather […]
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 […]