The Golf Yoga Method by Hellen

07/01/2026

Tight shoulders can make the golf swing feel restricted and forced.

In this short sequence, I share three simple postures to help restore shoulder movement, reduce unnecessary tension, and encourage a more effortless swing.

These are movements you can return to regularly — as part of a warm-up, after a round, or anytime the shoulders feel tight.

05/01/2026

A short recovery practice for the lower back after golf ⛳️

I noticed a little stiffness in my lower back after a driving range session — especially after focusing on grounding, core, and glute activation for power.

These three simple yoga postures help restore movement, support gentle rotation, and release tension through the lower back.

You might find these useful after a game, a practice session, or anytime your back feels tight.

Save this and come back to it regularly ✨

29/12/2025

Want a stronger, more supported backswing? Start here.
This high lunge with the club overhead does more than it looks.

✅ Pressing down through your heel helps activate the glutes — building stability and power from the ground up.
✅ Reaching up through the arms creates a deep hip flexor stretch, opening the front of the body — which often gets tight from sitting or walking the course.
✅ Lifting all the way through to the fingertips helps train postural length — key for maintaining your spine angle and rotation.

08/12/2025

Working on balance, posture, and staying strong through movement 💪🏼

This looks simple, but holding a lunge with the club overhead really lights everything up — core, legs, shoulders… and your focus too.

It’s a great way to build strength and stability, especially for golfers who want to feel more grounded and connected in their swing.

A bit wobbly? Good. That’s where the work happens.

📍Taken at the beautiful
📩 DM me if you’re interested in moving better to play better

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26/11/2025

Fix Rotation?

Try these 3 standing moves to improve your posture, free up your spine, and build the rotational control your swing depends on.

No mat, no gym — just functional movement you can at any time.

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🔄 The 3 Drills:

1. Standing Cat–Cow
✔️ Mobilises the spine and activates the core
✔️ Helps you find and maintain a strong posture

2. Standing Open Book
✔️ Improves thoracic rotation
✔️ Supports smoother backswing and follow-through

3. Standing Thread the Needle
✔️ Opens the shoulders and upper back
✔️ Frees up rotation and relieves tension

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💥 Why this matters:

✅ Improves rotation
✅ Reduces tension and stiffness
✅ Helps you stay in posture throughout the swing
✅ Great for warm-ups, cool-downs, or off-course mobility work

📩 DM me if you want a 1:1 session or a class designed to support your swing from the ground up.

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25/11/2025

Early extension happens when your core can’t keep you in posture.
This standing dead bug variation helps train deep core stability so you can maintain your angles through the swing — especially under pressure.

🛠️ Standing Dead Bug (with Club)
✔️ Stand tall, arms extended overhead holding your club
✔️ Lift one knee to hip height as you lower the club toward it
✔️ Keep ribs down — avoid arching your back
✔️ Return to standing tall, then switch sides
🔁 8–10 reps each side

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💥 Why this matters:

✅ Builds deep core control
✅ Helps prevent early extension
✅ Trains stability while the body moves dynamically
✅ Supports consistent contact and better sequencing

No mat. No crunches. Just solid, functional movement for a better swing.

📩 DM me to work 1:1 or join a group session.

24/11/2025

Losing rotation in your swing?
This dynamic core drill helps you rebuild power and control.

🌀 Standing Cross-Body Oblique Crunch
✔️ Hands behind your head, elbows wide
✔️ Stand tall, feet hip-width apart
✔️ Bend into knees and bring one elbow down towards the opposite knee
✔️ Stand back up tall, then switch sides
🔁 Repeat 10–12 reps each side — stay smooth and controlled

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💥 Why this matters:

✅ Strengthens the obliques for rotational power
✅ Builds core control for better swing mechanics
✅ Reduces casting and overreliance on the arms
✅ Supports a more connected, balanced swing

Add it to your pre-round warm-up or weekly mobility routine — especially if you want more power without forcing your swing.

📩 DM me to work 1:1 or to join a group session

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20/11/2025

Tight shoulders? Limited backswing? This one’s for you.

This is a standing thread the needle — a simple stretch that targets the upper back and rear shoulders, helping to release tension and improve rotation.

You can do this right on the course — no mat needed.

👉 How to do it:
1. Stand with feet wide and hold your golf club out in front of you, shoulder height.
2. Keep both arms straight as you slowly rotate one arm under the other, reaching across your body.
3. Let your torso twist and fold slightly, feeling a stretch across the back and shoulders.
4. Hold for 3–5 breaths (or ~30 seconds), then switch sides.

💡 This stretch:
✔️ Frees up your shoulders
✔️ Improves thoracic rotation
✔️ Helps create a smoother, more powerful swing

📍Shot at the beautiful ⛳️
📩 DM me to book a 1:1, group, or club workshop

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06/11/2025

Exciting day - my newly branded yoga mats have arrived! So excited to be using them with the at the end of the month.

And thank you to my good friend Aftab Dynamic Hot Yoga - Portslade for helping to make this happen!

06/11/2025

15/10/2025

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