Best Yoga Poses for Men

Men have a lot of pen up energy in their bodies and often need some form of physical outlet to expend that reservoir on. Due to the production of testosterone, the male body is capable of building muscle at a much higher rate and conducting strenuous physical activities.

When it comes to yoga there are certain asanas and sequences every man must practice in order to gain control over their bodies and use that energy the right way. This cannot only help keep fit but also accelerate their workouts and help them reach their peak and beyond.

Let’s look at some of the most beneficial poses once can do to improve his health.

1.      Ardha Hanumanasana – Men usually have really tight and inflexible muscles, especially in the larger muscles groups like the hamstrings due to lack of movement or simply not looking at stretching as an attractive part of their workouts, since most are focused to building mirror muscles. The Ardha Hanumanasana is a great stretch for the hamstrings, calves and lower back which will inadvertently help you push through leg day with relative ease. It is also beneficial for relieving sciatica pain alongside increasing flexibility in the pelvic area.

2.      Prasarita Padottanasana – This asana is also known as the Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend and it’s exactly what it sounds like. One thing to keep in mind is this pose is really straining on the lower back and as such one must avoid it if they’re suffering from any lower back issues. This is a complete lower body stretch when the crown of your head touches the ground but beginners can use padded block or a bolster to support the head until they are flexible enough to execute it. It is great for stretching and strengthening the legs and the spine, toning the abs and calming the brain after a long day.

3.      Balasana – Last but not least is the Balasana. This is great for cooling down and releasing tension in the chest, back and spine. Every workout must have a proper cooldown and this is the perfect asana for it.

Aside from these 3 asanas, Flowliftfitness offers many yoga sculpt workouts online so head over to the website and book a free trial class today!

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