Yoga for Men: Discover the Yogi in You

Did you know that only 20% of French yogis are men?

In 2019, statistics recorded 2.6 million yoga practitioners in France, and 80% of them are women!

How can a discipline developed by a man ( Patañjali ) be so neglected by them in our Western culture? In India, there are many men who practice yoga, and they are even very popular!

You are a man, and you don't dare to go to just any yoga class. But know that today there are more and more yoga studios that offer classes reserved for men.

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And if you want to start yoga alone at home, this article might just motivate you to start practicing!

Yoga for Men: Why Not?

• Yoga practice is for "girls."
• Yoga is not a sport...
• I have no desire to meditate, so yoga is not for me!

But do you really know who is behind the discipline of yoga? A man! Yes! Yoga is a discipline that is as beneficial for men as it is for women (and even for children).

According to a recent survey conducted by Union Sport & Cycle:

• 93% of yogis practice another sport at the same time
• 44% of them do running or trail running
• 36% of yoga practitioners also do fitness

The benefits of practicing yoga for men

We hear a lot about the benefits of yoga . The only problem is that most of the time, it's the benefits of yoga for women that are highlighted.

However, practicing yoga for men can bring you multiple benefits, and surely much more than you dare to imagine.

Your yoga training will help you develop a mind of steel and cultivate self-improvement; because yoga techniques and sequences can be particularly physical, whereas we often think that a yoga session is "just meditation".

Here are some of the benefits you can get from your yoga sessions:

• Release of tensions (physical and mental)
• Reduced stress
• Reduction of inflammatory state
• Strengthening the immune system and eliminating toxins
• Better concentration
• Increased muscle tone
• Improved flexibility and overall health through physical activity

But that's not all!

Regular practice of yoga is reported to improve sexual abilities and libido due to the significant stimulation of blood circulation during workouts.

Doing yoga for men would also help prevent the risks of developing prostate problems . Yoga postures are specific to this male characteristic.

Who are the men who practice yoga?

Yoga for Men: Know Yourself Better and Stay Fit

You don't have to be associated with a certain type of person to start yoga. Many yogis practice with the goal of improving their overall physical and mental well-being , learning to channel their emotions, surpassing themselves...

Quite simply, to learn to observe their limits and know themselves better.

High-level sportsmen and athletes

To give you some examples, here are some athletes who practice yoga for men :

• Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players
• Tiger Woods, famous American athlete and golfer
• Guillaume Néry, world champion in freediving and diving expert
• LeBron James, basketball player and one of the best known players in the NBA
• Jonny Wilkinson, great English rugby player…

 In addition, the coaches of the All Blacks, Arsenal and the Giants have included the practice of yoga in their players' training routine.

Are you wondering why top athletes have an interest in practicing yoga ?

 It is indeed an excellent discipline to prepare for matches or competitions and to complete their daily training.

It significantly boosts their sports performance and allows them to benefit from better recovery after exercise.

Rehabilitation and convalescence: yoga to recover or maintain physical abilities

 Whether you are an athlete or not, you can get injured in any circumstance in life.

 Yoga is therefore the best ally of physiotherapists and other health professionals, to help their patients recover from an injury .

Yoga exercises are excellent for rehabilitation after trauma. They allow you to gently stretch and mobilize the body and joints .

Yoga postures adapted to the male audience

The dog facing upwards

 As a man, you naturally have a more muscular upper body than women. This posture allows you to stretch your shoulders and pectorals, and thus facilitate access to more complex yoga exercises, which require a greater range of motion in the upper body.

 Downward facing dog

 This yoga posture, which may seem a bit strange at first glance, is a basic figure of asanas, and it provides you with many benefits:

- Complete relaxation and stretching of the neck, nape and back

- Deep stretching of muscles and tendons

- Improved flexibility after a few workouts...

Pigeon Pose

I promise, it's not on purpose! Yoga poses all have pretty funny names...

You may find yourself limited by the flexibility of your hips in various situations, like many men.

This posture is ideal for promoting hip opening and improving your range of motion. Gaining flexibility in the hip joint can be very useful in many sports.

Are you still hesitant to start practicing yoga?

Yofe suggests you read his latest article: the difference between a good and a bad yogi .

 With a little humor and irony, you will see that yoga is also within your reach!

Do you want to equip yourself for a yoga session or a night out with your friends?

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