Yoga For Men
Beginners Step by Step Guide to
a Stronger Body & Sharper Mind
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INTRODUCTION
I want to thank you for reading my book, Yoga for Men: Beginner's Step by Step Guide to a Stronger Body & Sharper Mind and hope you find the book informative and interesting.
This book contains a step-by-guide on yoga for men. Particularly, here, you can learn the basics of yoga, breathing techniques, yoga poses, and yoga sequences all for men! Other than that, you can even learn how to create and implement your own yoga routine.
If this is your first take at yoga, dont worry; this book will teach you the essentials from a beginners perspective. By the end of the five chapters, chances are, you cant wait for your new yoga routine to commence. Granted you stick to the instructions, youll easily learn the ropes.
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CHAPTER 1
YOGA FOR MEN:
AN INTRODUCTION
A common reason that the manliest of men are into yoga? It comes with a roster of superb benefits; its a plus for physical and mental wellness. Not only does it grant them a fit body, it also rewards them with a calm and relaxed mind. Even those who used to think that the poses and sequences are for girls and are overrated, as well as those who were against the practice before They are now proud yogis.
Understand Yoga & That It is for Men, too
Since mens workouts are often associated with masculine activities such as lifting heavy weights and performing a grand number of push-ups, the idea of yoga for men is quite questionable. While some choose not to engage in it with it appearing as an unsatisfying exercise regimen, other men insist on adopting a yoga routine for its overall health benefits.
According to a 2013 research about yoga being an exercise for both genders, yoga is a plus as much for men as it is for women. From an outsiders perspective, its physical satisfaction may not be obvious; it seems as if all a yogi does is chill and do some stretching. However, for the man yogi, he can gradually experience the positive impacts of yoga for his physical and mental wellbeing.
There are certain misconceptions that exist about yoga, especially in the minds of men. Do you feel that yoga is a girly form of exercise? Well, dont just visualize women in spandex doing stretches. Thats not what yoga is about. It is a well-balanced form of exercise that helps to create harmony between your body and mind. Various male celebrities swear by yoga like Russell Brand, Colin Farrell, Matthew McConaughey, Richard Gere and Robert Downey Jr. Well, if Iron Man likes yoga, so can you! Yoga does have spiritual undertones, but it is not a religion. So, dont be under any misconceptions about that! Another popular misconception is that men think they cannot perform all the twisty bends. Let me stop you right there. You never know how flexible your body is until you try. Dont worry about what others think. Practice yoga because it is good for you.
Well, if you have any of these misconceptions, then you will undoubtedly change your mind after you read about the different benefits yoga offers.
Body + Mind & Other Perks
For a strong body, men shouldnt set aside the advantages of yoga. By adhering to a regular yoga routine, he will be privileged to a boost in his overall physical function. If he is troubled with certain illnesses such as arthritis, kidney problems, respiratory ailments, prostate cancer, cardiovascular complications, and other physiological diseases, practicing yoga may help. Compared to rigorous gym sessions, its approach can seem a bit dull and unconventional for most of the guys, but nonetheless, it is linked to numerous health perks for the physical wellbeing.
Since it works with the nervous system (particularly, the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system), yoga promotes the wellness of the mind. It causes a dramatic improvement in ones mood and soothes his spirit. For those dealing with social phobia, anxiety, depression, and mood swings , performing yoga poses and sequences can help.
Additionally, yoga increases libido . Since many of the poses regulate blood flow and improve blood circulation near the groin area, men get to perform well in bed. Other than that, with the exercises boosting their concentration and energy levels, they become more responsive sexual partners. Its no surprise that most of them who are into yoga have incredible sex lives.
There are so many benefits that yoga offers. Some benefits are quite evident, and the rest are subtle. When you put them all together, it improves your overall wellbeing.
Better flexibility
If you move and stretch your muscles, your flexibility will improve. You can start to feel a better range of motions even in the tight areas. After a while, you can experience flexibility in your hamstrings, back, shoulders and hips as well. With age, the flexibility of your muscles decreases, especially if you sit for a long time and it leads to pain as well as immobility. With the help of yoga, you can successfully reverse this process.
Develops strength
The yoga poses might seem deceptively simple. I mean, how difficult can it be to stretch your body? Well, dont be under any false impressions that yoga is just about stretching your body. Most of the yoga poses make use of your body weight in different ways. When you perform the tree pose where you have to support your body weight on one leg or when you have to support your body weight with just your arms in the downward facing dog, it takes time, practice and considerable strength to hold these poses. You will be able to develop your muscle strength without even realizing that you are in fact doing so.
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