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Nov 11 2013

5 Reasons Guys Should Do Yoga

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Are you a guy who’s been wondering if yoga is a good fit for you? If you’re on the fence about yoga, check out this article by Jason Wachob of MindBodyGreen, in which he tells us why he got into it in the first place and his top five reasons guys should be practicing yoga.

1. Your upper body will get stronger. I feel stronger, I’m more defined, and I haven’t lifted a weight in the past two months. This is all due to yoga. Just working plank pose in a basic yoga series will provide an upper body workout. I’m not even talking about handstands, crow pose and all those poses that require a lot of strength (and concentration), which strong yogis can make look easy. They are hard.

2. Your core will thank you. Sit-ups and crunches and all those other fun exercises only take you so far, as they become repetitive and your body becomes familiar with the movement. I’m not saying that you won’t get some sort of results doing these exercises. But yoga will help you use and develop your core in relation to your other muscles and body parts. Hello six-pack abs and Speedo season. Well, maybe not Speedo season.

3. You’ll alleviate stress. Unlike our female counterparts, who often deal with stress outwardly, most dudes (I’m guilty too) often hold stress in, and don’t necessarily deal with it in a healthy way. The result is often sleep deprivation, lack of focus, unreflective eating or a little too much Happy Hour. Go to a yoga class that’s challenging and you’ll be 100 percent focused on your pose and breath. Your stress will most likely be left at the door. You’ll be more mindful. You know that concept called “mindfulness” that seems to be all the rage these days? You know, being present? Paying attention to all the little things, concentrating on your breath and focusing on the moment. You’ll do all that better, too.

Read the rest of Jason’s reasons here.

In his article, Jason also explains that finding a yoga practice that is a good fit for you is key. There are many different types of yoga, so explore your options.

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Benefits of Meditation, Lifestyle · Tagged: guys, yoga, yoga for men

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