men’s yoga

Men’s Yoga

Yoga is a bona fide science. Yes, some instructors talk of prana (the life force), display Hindu or Buddhist deities, or lead classes in brief chanting. Don’t let this stuff scare you! Concentrate on the techniques you’re learning, especially matching your movements to your breathing. Focusing on the physical aspects of yoga is where you start.

Men can look deeper into themselves, listen to their inner voice, and develop a more positive view on life, thus, enhancing their relations with other people.

Since men are more into sports and other physical activities, practicing Asanas will help offset any physical irregularities that they may acquire from such tasks. Like in sports such as golf or tennis, there is a tendency that some muscles are used more than their respective symmetrical counterparts (i.e. right and left arms, legs, etc.) Asanas help by loosening tightness in the muscles, bringing the body back into its natural alignment.

Combining weight training with Yoga can produce even better results. Asanas will allow for more flexibility and will relax the muscles. Pranayama keeps the health vibrant and can also improve response from the nervous system. Meditation will help keep ones focus and concentration and will clear ones mind, reducing the stress resulting from the repetitive actions of weight lifting.

The overall practice of Yoga can help combat age-related diseases like impotence, prostate conditions,Osteoporosis, and heart problems. That, plus reasons mentioned above, is why the practice of Yoga is highly recommended to all men.

As if the possible benefits of yoga in terms of stress, heart disease, and depression weren’t enough, there are additional advantages of yoga, especially for men. Yoga has much to offer men of any age. It is one of the few physical activities that has a “de-compacting” effect on the body. (Swimming and gymnastics are other examples). This is essential to counter the effects of gravity associated with activities such as running or jogging. Yoga also provides much-needed “symmetry relief” to such asymmetric endeavors as racquet sports and golf, which torque the spine in only one direction.

Yoga also supplies flexibility that can help in safely practicing power sports and weight training.