Yoga Benefits

7 reasons why guys should do yoga

Increased Strength

Better Flexibility

Enhanced Performance in Sports

Higher Work Productivity

Improved Immunity

Decreased Stress Levels

More Self-Awareness

What is yoga?

"Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees." - B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life

We could write a whole book on this, but to put it simply 'yoga' signifies a union, or connection between yourself and everything that surrounds you. When you go to a yoga class you will do a series of postures called asanas, designed to build strength of mind & body & give your body more energy and flexibility. Yoga teaches you to breathe deeply and to utilize this breath to overcome pain, stress, mind-clutter and to help you with your practice.

Yoga Types	Brief Intro	Key Benefits	Level	Our top 5 to follow
Bikram/Hot	Yoga that will make you sweat! It is practiced in a room heated to around 40° C with 40% humidity. It is a series of 26 yoga postures, performed twice. Hot yoga is basically any type type of yoga done in a hot room.	Great for those that like a sweaty work out Strength building Easy to see progress Detoxifying Great cardio workout	Intermediate / Advanced	@mistereley @hotpodyoga @benjamin.sears @serpentlacey @benharrisonyoga
Hatha	Hatha is a practice for everyone and is ideal for beginners. Hatha classes are now synonymous with a slower paced practice, based on breathing techniques (pranayama) and postures (asanas).	Its a great place to start if you have never done yoga It relaxes the mind and releases body tension It improves your overall health It increases your flexibility	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced	@darrenrhodesyoga @prajnayoga Tracy Chaplin @elenabrower @marcholzman
Vinyasa	Vinyasa is a great all round practice. It essentially means 'movement linked with breath' and will include a lot of sun salutations and flows from one posture to the next.	Good cardio workout Great place to start for guys that are already fit / have good fitness Less ridged than Ashtangah Brilliant for strength and flexibility	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced	@nicoluceyoga @diceyoga @jason_crandell @sadienardiniofficial @noahmaze
Ashtanga	A fast-paced and physically-challenging type of yoga. Classes move non-stop through one or more of the 6 series of Ashtanga, each one increasing in difficulty as you move up.	Great cardio work out Helps improve your breathing techniques Increases strength and flexibility	Intermediate / Advanced	@kinoyoga @richardfreemanyoga @timfeldmannyoga @harmony_ashtanga @markrobberds
Yin	This is a quiet meditative practice. It focuses on lengthening connective tissues and is a great complement to more active workouts. Yin poses are passive, aiming to relax muscles and let gravity do all of the work. You hold each pose for a long time!	Great for balancing & calming the mind Brings your attention inwards Excellent for stretching, particularly after other sports	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced	@goodlordveda @sp_insightyoga @yinyogapaul.grilley @yogawithnorman @tffanycruikshank
Acro	This is a fun style of yoga, which is done with a partner, don't worry you don't need to be an acrobat but its amazing what you can achieve in a duo.	Guaranteed fun Great to buddy up with someone Amazing for balance	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced	@jasonnemer @jennysauerklein @tracypchaplin @amyiacro @aaronlindacro
Iyengar	Iyengar is not always an easy practice but it is for everyone and has amazing rewards. It is all about precise alignment and deliberate sequencing with the use of props like blocks & bolsters	Suits all levels Excellent for your alignment Great for your spine Great for your strength and flexibility	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced	@marlaapt @jarvis.chen.yoga @secretyogaclub @William.Prottengeier.Yoga @iyengaryogawithdavid
Power Yoga	This is an awesome work out yoga. It's an active, athletic style of Vinyasa yoga adapted from the Ashtanga system. Unlike Ashtanga there is no set series of poses but rather its open to the teachers' own interpretation.	Great cardio workout It lets the teachers be more creative Specifically adapted for Westerners Great for strength and flexibility	Intermediate / Advanced	@yogidunx @ashleyturner1 @bryan_kest @jacobmellish
Restorative	This type of yoga is aimed at getting your body to relax and let go of stress. Youll spend time holding poses, using props to help you to sink into a deep relaxed state.	Great for a deep relaxation Great for switching off your mind Excellent for deep-stretching Great for falling asleep	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced	@judith-hanson-lasater @anniecarpentersmartflow @amyippoliti @prajnayoga
Forrest	Forest yoga was founded by Ana Forest an acclaimed pioneer in yoga and healing. It is an intensely physical and internally-focused practice that emphasizes how to carry an transformative experience off the mat and into daily life.	Great for teaching you how to use the power of your breath Excellent for strength building Great for your integrity and for those seeking a more spiritual practice	Intermediate / Advanced	@forrestyoga @heidisormaz @jambodragon @brianbodyworkyoga @erica.mather
Sattva	There are no levels in Sattva, everyone is welcome and it is designed for groups. It includes meditation, breath work, hatha postures, vinyasa flows and more.	Great for meeting people An all-over body work out Making you a wiser person	Great for all levels	@calebjudepackham @theanandmehrotra @rameenpeyrow @colleenmcfall
Jivamukti	Modern-day hybrid-yoga created by David Life (musician) and Sharon Gannon (dancer). It's a highly physical and vigorous style of yoga taken from Hatha origins.	Great cardio work out Good for meditation Strength building	Intermediate / Advanced	@marc_hatvani @jivamuktinyc @gypsyyogi
Budokon	Budokon yoga is a new form of yoga. It is a combination of yoga, meditation and martial arts, a mixed movements arts system that gives you incredible focus and mastery over your body and mind.	Developing mind-body connection Building strength Building awareness Transforms the mind through movement.	Beginner (just about) / Intermediate / Advanced	@cameronshayne @jake_paul_white @adamhusler @bekokaygee @mageesy
Rocket	A dynamic, fast moving Yoga practice designed to get you there faster! Perfect for people who don't have the time, or body type to master the more traditional yoga practices. Created by Larry Schultz, yoga teacher to the Grateful Dead, in the 80s.	Gets you there faster Perfect for all body types Great for those of you that dont have the time or patience to adhere to more traditional practices	Beginner (Just about) / Intermediate / Advanced	@goodlordveda @mulabandhaking @methodyoga @its-yoga-firenze

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