Yoga for Men

Almost every yoga class starts from a crosslegged seated position. If you're a man with tight hips, how can you adjust to a comfortable seated posture? 

You will see men doing forward folds wrong in 90% of yoga classes. WIth tight hamstrings you need to adjust the pose to keep your spine safe. 

Downward Dog is often called a "rest" pose. But as a stiff guy you will often find yourself struggling to stay in Downward Facing Dog for more than a minute. With some simple adjustments you will increase stability and enjoyment. 

Cobra pose looks simple, but it is often done wrong by men. Strength can be your enemy if you torque your spine past your natural range of motion in Cobra. Find out how to adjust and where to stop. 

Warrior one is straightforward, but a ton of people do it wrong. The key is paying attention to your hips and knowing where your range of motion is. 

Warrior two is usually the pose right after warrior one in a sun salutation. Learn how to set yourself up properly for this standing pose. 

Triangle pose is very common during standing series. For beginners it is often done wrong at a high cost. The key to triangle is knowing when to stop pushing. Find out how in this lecture. 

Tree pose is a restful standing posting, and it may be the simplest of all, but there are a few important details to pay attention to. 

As a man, a series of seated forward folds can be the most frustrating part of a yoga class. You'll be tempted to compensate for lack of flexibility with strength. Learn how to find your range of motion, adjust, and master the mental game in seated forward fold. 

Pigeon pose is the most common hip opening pose. Hips often the most troublesome area for a man. So setting up correctly and supporting yourself in pigeon is key. 

Shoulder stand looks scary, but is actually pretty simple. Learn how to safely enter shoulder stand and what to do instead if you have neck or back problems. 

You know how to nail the most common poses, but how do you transition between them? 

Moving from pose to pose is often where beginners expose themselves to injury. Learn how to safely move between common poses in this lecture. 

Now it's time to put everything you've learned into practice. This 30 minute guided yoga practice will incorporate all the yoga poses you've learned and will be very similar to a slow flow class at your local studio.

This 15-minute flow will build off everything you've learned in this course and give you a quick practice, great for anytime of the day! 

This 7-minute practice is perfect for working on your balance and building up your stamina in your yoga practice. Balance in key both on and off the mat! 

Tight legs anyone? This 15-minute practice is perfect for those days when you're feeling extra tight in your lower body. Happy stretching! 

This 15-minute practice will support your neck and shoulders and leaving you feeling great! This practice is beginner friendly and great for anytime of the day. 

This is perfect to practice the standing warriors that we learned in the course! This practice is a little over 10-minutes long and perfect for anytime of the day.