Is yoga just for women? Men and yoga!
Yoga, as an ancient art, knows no differences in gender, age, or race. With its specificity and other ancient skills we know, it gives us new insights into our own body, mind, and spirit. The man who practices yoga is called a yogi or a yogin, and the woman is called a yogini.
It is known that the greatest ancient yoga teachers were mostly men, but the number of male practitioners slowly decreased over time, and the number of women practicing yoga increased. That was most influenced by the spread of yoga in the Western world and its presentation.
Does a man have to be flexible to practice yoga?
It doesn’t matter whether or not you are flexible and able to do the split. It is important that you have enough interest, will, and motivation and that you have the pride of a skilled teacher who can impart the knowledge and wisdom that yoga carries.
Male and female bodies differ in hormones, musculature, and connective tissue. But, if we talk about flexibility, we are talking about both genders, where body posture, genetics, and lifestyle habits greatly influence.
In addition to the above, the difference between men and women is the pelvis, which in men is adapted for longer walking, and in women for the biological ability to give birth.
Why are there fewer and fewer men who practice Yoga?
Perhaps one of the reasons why there are fewer men practicing Yoga is the fact that they prefer sports where they have the opportunity to compete, so it is possible that Yoga is not attractive to them or they find it too passive.
However, Yoga is also a competitive discipline, with the fact that, in this case, you are “competing” with yourself. Every position, every technique, and every moment is a challenge for most practitioners because you are constantly meeting your “I” on the mat. This really sets yoga apart from most disciplines.
Through yoga, men can learn how to treat their bodies in a gentler way and thus realize that not only women deserve inner peace but also men. Through yogic practice, the mind becomes more flexible, the person more aware, and the body more mobile and functional.
Today, yoga exercises are practiced more and more because of their beneficial effects on the physical, mental and emotional levels.
Breathing techniques, relaxation techniques as well as meditation with yoga positions have a beneficial effect on human health. Due to its benefits, it is recommended to everyone who is interested in getting to know this healing skill and who likes this type of exercise.
Benefits of yoga for men
The benefits of practising yoga that every man should keep in mind are:
- Better posture, healthy spine
- Better oxygen flow throughout the body
- Reduced stress
- Proper functioning of the cardiovascular system
- Improved performance, balance, coordination, balance, strength, endurance
- Strengthened musculoskeletal system
- Acquired knowledge about proper breathing through breathing techniques
- Calmer mind, healthier thoughts
- Recovered energy
- Detoxed body
- Increased flexibility, mobility, and movement in the joints
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