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How Man Flow Yoga Helped James Run The Fastest Mile of his Life (Member Highlight: James B.)

Before James discovered Man Flow Yoga, he had a unique yoga class he attended: He did yoga with a group of other guys in his female yoga instructor’s basement. And this gave James his first taste of why men need to approach yoga differently than women do. Men, on average, aren’t as flexible as women—and trying to mimic a female yoga instructor can actually cause injuries for men (instead of helping them avoid them, as yoga should do).

James went to his yoga weekly with a few other guys, where they followed a more male-centric yoga program. But then, after about a year of this routine, the group broke up and James felt lost. And so, the sudden end to his yoga sessions with other men left him lost. Well, that’s when he started searching for other men-centric yoga classes and discovered Man Flow Yoga…

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How Men Can Improve Their Relationships With Their Partners | Emilio Palafox | Better Man Podcast Ep. 054

The quality of your relationships is the single most important thing for your health and happiness. Relationships are more important than exercise, nutrition, sleep, and even your genetics.

But there are many men silently struggling with their relationships.

That’s why I invited Emilio Palafox, the founder of Relationship Renegades, onto the Better Man Podcast. After hitting rock bottom, Emilio recognized that he didn’t love himself, and went on a journey to restore his self-love.

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Forward Fold Pose for Beginners and Men

This pose actively stretches your hamstrings to release tension in your spine and back. Focus on engaging the correct muscles to stretch the hamstrings, and don’t worry about whether you can touch your hands to the floor. This posture is great after a workout or long walk.

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Fix Your Sleep: Best Practices to Sleep Great EVERY Night | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 053

Sleep is one of the most important activities you do. In fact, getting high-quality, deep, and REM sleep may be the most important thing you do for your overall health and wellbeing.

Yet many of us struggle falling asleep and get poor sleep, which leads to feeling groggy and exhausted the next day. Lack of sleep also causes weight gain, leads us to make poor nutrition and exercise decisions, saps motivation, and negatively impacts every aspect of our lives.

So, why do so many people struggle with sleep?

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Man Flow Yoga Made Lee, A Wildlife and Landscape Photographer, More Flexible At 54 Than He’s Ever Been (Member Highlight: Lee H.)

Lee works as a wildlife and landscape photographer, so his livelihood requires him to get into awkward positions to capture the perfect, most breathtaking pictures. And so, he thought that adding a yoga routine to his fitness regimen would help him stay injury-free and flexible enough to do his job.

Lee’s never been particularly limber. After long days of shooting, the stiffness and tightness he felt in his muscles drove him crazy. So when his wife became a certified yoga instructor, it was natural that he started doing more yoga.

Man Flow Yoga was the perfect type of yoga for his specific goals! 

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Forging Emotional Resilience, Forgiving Past Wrongs, & Optimizing Your Fitness | Adam Von Rothfelder | Better Man Podcast Ep. 052

Men have a tendency to bottle their emotions inside them. Even I struggle with this, especially in my past. But the result of repressed emotions never ends well: It usually means exploding at someone or something who doesn’t deserve it.

But there’s another way to get through difficult emotions and traumatic events without blowing your lid and today’s guest, Adam Von Rothfelder, is one man who demonstrates another way to deal with your emotions.

Adam and I have an enlightening conversation, particularly when it comes to dealing with—and leveraging—your emotions as a man.

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Downward Dog for Beginners and Men

This quintessential yoga posture stretches the calves and hamstrings, properly aligns the spine, improves shoulder mobility, and strengthens your hips, back, and core. It’s great for athletes to improve lower-body strength and flexibility, and for weight lifters who need to stretch tight muscles and recover quickly.

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The State of Masculinity in 2023 | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 051

While it’s true that some men would become happier by embracing more masculine behaviors, it’s also true that other men would become happier by embracing more feminine behaviors. This applies to women too.

And even though the state of masculinity isn’t in the best shape today, maybe that’s a good thing. Instead of looking at life through a paradigm of masculinity and femininity, it’s more helpful to look at it through another lens. Because here’s the truth...

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How Man Flow Yoga Helped Steve Hike Longer – Without Getting Sore or Winded (Member Highlight: Steve T.)

Steve joined Man Flow Yoga over 3 years ago. Today, even though he’s nearing 60 years old, he says he’s never felt better in his life — a common thread amongst other Man Flow Yoga Members. 

Before Man Flow Yoga, the only kind of exercise Steve did was hike. At this stage of his life, he no longer cares about building the perfect body, hitting new PRs in the gym, or being absolutely shredded. Instead, he just wanted to increase his flexibility and mobility, so he could continue hiking well into his 60s. 

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What Men Should Know About Their 50s: Health, Sexual Wellness, and Longevity | Dr. Judson Brandeis | Better Man Podcast Ep. 050

Most men experience a noticeable decline in their physical and sexual health once they reach their 50s. As you grow older, your body and muscles start to break down, which can cause a significant decrease in your quality of life, and can lead to a larger threat to your longevity and healthspan.

But you know what?

Improving your longevity, boosting your healthspan, and even becoming healthier than 95% of people can be easier than you think.

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