Written by Teresa Thompson and Peggy Nolan
I never really thought about my wrists before I started playing golf. However, once I took up the sport, I realized just how important they are for a good golf swing.

When I first started playing, I was amazed at how sore my wrists could get after a day on the course or a practice session at the range. I’ve tried a variety of things to help loosen up my joints and forearms, but the stretch that helps the most is the one Peggy showed me for our Yoga for Golf series.
When Peggy took her lesson from Matt, we worked specifically on how to properly grip the golf club. Peggy noticed right away that she needed proper wrist alignment and flexibility in her grip in order to swing the club correctly.

My wrists tend to be super tight and I have a difficult time getting them to roll over in time to square my club face with the ball at impact, especially with my longer clubs. So I absolutely LOVE this wrist stretch! Peggy paired it with a posture called Thread the Needle.
Thread the Needle is a nice, gentle stretch for the shoulders and back. I’ve found that doing these two stretches together after my range sessions relaxes my muscles and soothes my joints.
Let’s look at how Peggy breaks down each stretch…
For this weeks blog post, both Thread the needle and the wrist stretch begin with Table Pose.
While the focus is on stretching wrists and shoulders, table pose is a stabilizing and grounding pose that creates a base for the body to engage in our targeted stretches.

Teacher’s Corner
1. Begin in table pose
2. Knees directly under hips, wrists directly under shoulders
3. Press fingers firmly into earth
4. Press tops of feet firmly into earth
5. Lengthen from tailbone to crown of head
6. Press belly button towards spine, engage abdomen

For Wrist Stretch in this posture
1. Rotate both hands, one at a time, so that fingers tips face knees.
2. Remain here for 3 breaths OR if you would like more of a wrist stretch, slowly press hips to heels.

Only go as far as your wrists will allow. Back off or come out of the stretch if you feel any pain.

For Thread The Needle
1. Inhale and raise right arm towards sky, exhale and lower right arm behind left arm, threading right arm through. Gently bring right corner of head to mat. Press hips to heels. Stretch left arm to top of mat. Remain here for 3-5 breaths.
2. To come out of pose, bring left hand near your face, pressing into left hand, raise right arm towards sky, exhale and return right hand to center, coming into table pose.
Repeat on the left side.
Benefits of Table Pose
1. Strengthens low back and abdomen
2. Creates stability in wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, kneesBenefits of wrist stretch
1. Flexibility, wrist extension, for some – pain relief.Benefits of Thread the Needle
1. Warm up or cool down the shoulders
2. Create space in shoulder
3. Improve flexibility
4. Reduce tension, stress, and soreness
Watch the video below – and join Peggy and Teresa for Thread the Needle and Wrist Stretch
Food for thought this week:
What is yoga without practice?
What is golf without practice?
We’re awesome. Just saying…
Okkk sounds interesting. The benefits especially.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Leila! I hope these stretches help you.
Thank you, Leila!
Thanks Leila! The benefits are so awesome 🙂
How fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing. Although I am not a golfer, I know many that are and I will pass this wonderful information on!
Thanks for reading and sharing!
Thanks Kellie! xxoo
Ooh, this is not just for golfers, the wrist stretch is great for writers and people who spend a lot of time on their computers typing. And I love thread the needle, its one of my favorite poses.
Thank you for reading. ?
Yes! The wrist stretch is fantastic. One of my favorites.
these are amazing yoga poses! Perfect for writers, anyone typing on a keyboard all day, even hair stylists!! Thanks for reading and sharing Rachel!
Inspirational plus so very helpful with all the teaching information. I can see how the wrist stretch will help me in my writing. BRAVA! for sharing your collaboration.
The wrist stretch is a hit! It is wonderful after working with your hands on anything. Thread the Needle is also a great stretch. Love them both.
Thanks so much Lore!! xxoo
i’m not a golfer, but I can think of many activities that this could address for myself and others that I know! I love how you stepped us through and provided us with excellant examples! Thank you!
Peggy does a great job leading people through poses and yoga flows. She has such a soothing teacher voice. I love working with her. Thank you for reading.
Thank you so much Josephine!
Great job, ladies! Like Rachel said, this must feel awesome for sore typing wrists too. I will definitely try these – thank you! xoxo
As much yoga as I have done in my life Peggy, I have never done this wrist stretch. Thank you for sharing! Also great for computer users…
Most definitely Debra!! As far as I’m concerned yoga is for everybody and every body ? Golfers, writers, runners, moms, kids, guys, and underwater basket weavers. And everyone in between ????
great yoga poses!
My poor writer’s wrists say thank you!
Thank you. I am a writer and can see that the first practice in particular might be helpful. ❤️