I got into yoga about 10 years ago at the suggestion of
my chiropractor and my running group. I was running
marathons and experiencing injuries in addition to the
normal aches, pains and stiffness that comes with distance
training. One yoga class a week eliminated the injuries.
I’ve not had a return of the painful iliotibial (IT) band pain
since doing yoga nor do I have lower back pain, aches or
headaches. I’ve noticed a big difference in my core strength
and my posture has improved.- Sam Nelson,former journalist and runner, Chicago
For those men who are inflexible, they shouldn’t be
discouraged from trying simply because natural flexibility
is not a pre-requisite to starting a yoga practice. Nor is a
fully developed flexibility the ultimate goal of yoga.They
should be open to exploring what their bodies are capable
(and not capable) of achieving, and maybe then they will
start to feel the benefits of a practice.”- James Bitanga, yoga instructor at Kate Porter Yoga, Singapore
The main reason I believe some men are turned off by yoga is
the culture that has recently shaped yoga instead of the actual
practice. I would recommend men to try yoga as it has amazing
benefits for one’s being. The first step is to take a class and
experience it. In the end yoga is not for everyone, but you can
still acquire the benefits of a traditional yoga class in other
activities, such as rock climbing.- Dov Vargas,yoga teacher and son of yoga guru
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april / may 2017yogajournal.com.sgMeditation is absolutely the greatest treasure
I have, because it brings joy into every other
aspect of my life. Meditation makes my
relationships and my work so much more
pleasurable and meaningful.- Vikas Malkani, Founder of SoulCentre
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