Dean Pohlman's Blog, page 36

3 Biggest Tips for Getting Started with Man Flow Yoga

I’m writing this to give you the 3 most important pieces of advice I tend to give to people starting Man Flow Yoga. You might even be surprised by what they are! The biggest issue isn’t exercise-related - it’s that people do not understand how important certain aspects of their life have on their overall health and wellness.

I know what you might be thinking. "Dean (that’s me) - you’re a yoga guy. Just give people the yoga workouts they need. Why would they need anything else?" It comes down to this - all aspects of your fitness are interrelated. Just like your body being interrelated - with seemingly unrelated body parts having huge effects on the performance of another body part - your mental approach to fitness is just as important as the workouts you do.

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Challenging Yoga Exercises You Can Do On A Chair

I filmed this video on Halloween, so I’m wearing my Dragon Ball Z Gohan costume, I even got the Super Saiyan hair! Hope you guys had a Happy Halloween!

In this post I’m going to talk about some exercises you can do from a chair. Some of these are chair yoga inspired, and some of these are just exercises that you do using a chair. The reason why I’m focusing on chair exercises is because I’m currently working on a chair yoga project. It should be release some time in 2019.

One of the things that I realized working on this project and going through all these different chair exercises is that a lot of the exercises are surprisingly challenging. So even if you are confined to a chair, you can still get a pretty good workout with a lot of these exercises.

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Exercises to Improve Balance for Yoga

Want to get better at balancing? You can do these 5 simple (and effective!) exercises with zero equipment to help you improve overall balance, one legged balance, and get better at balancing postures in yoga.

You use balance a lot in yoga, but balance is required for most fitness-related activities and sports. Whether you’re hiking uneven terrain, trying a new workout or learning to surf, you’ll feel stronger, more confident and have more fun with better balance. Therefore, balance training exercises are important to incorporate into your fitness routine.

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Injury Prevention & Rehab

Pain-Free Yoga for Injury Prevention, Sports Injuries, & Rehabilitation - Inspired by Physical Therapy

Is Yoga for Injury Prevention and Rehab right for you? Are you concerned about injury caused by exercise? Do you have recurring shoulder, back, or knee problems that just don’t seem to go away? Are you recovering from a surgery or an injury, and want to make sure you choose an exercise that is safe and effective for you?

Yoga inspired by sports rehab and injury rehab is different from most yoga classes taught in a studio, and very different from the depiction of yoga you might see in advertisements, movies, or on social media.

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Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Intermediate & Advanced Yoga for Improved Asana Yoga Practice.

This one’s for the yogis! Do you love yoga already, but want to learn more about specific technique for yoga postures (asanas) and deepen your yoga practice?

Maybe you’re looking for more intense workouts, or interested in the convenience of practicing yoga in your home when it best fits into YOUR schedule. Some days you might have time for a full 60-minute practice while other days you only have 20 or 30 minutes to get in a great workout.

Well if this sounds like you… You’ll fit in perfectly!

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Home Yoga Program for Physical Training

Safe & Effective Scheduled Yoga Workout Programs for Physical Fitness & Overall Wellness. Are you interested in yoga for physical training but have been turned off by the traditional spiritual approach? Maybe you’ve been unsuccessful with other types of exercise? You want to use yoga for physical training and physical fitness, but you just haven’t ... Read More

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Low Impact Exercise for Strength

Online Bodyweight Exercise Programs for Functional Strength, Building Muscle, & Improving Mobility

Are you someone that has been training hard, but are ready to incorporate a form of low impact exercise that isn’t as tough on your joints? Maybe you’ve looked into low impact exercise in the past, but you’re concerned with maintaining the physique you’ve worked hard for?

If you’re here, you probably recognize that your exercise routine needs more mobility, functional training and recovery work than you’ve done in the past, and you’re looking for a program you can trust to deliver results.

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Yoga for Athletes

Yoga for athletes is specifically designed to complement your other workouts such as weight lifting, running, boot camping, rock climbing, sports, or crossfit.

Not every type of yoga fits the needs and demands of the fitness-focused. Some types of yoga can actually do more harm than good. Read on to learn about yoga for athletes and which yoga workout programs will fit into your current routine.

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Best Yoga Poses To Quickly Relieve Back Pain

This series of exercises is my go-to routine for helping people to quickly relieve back pain. This routine includes progressions and modifications, therefore it is suitable for active and less active people alike.

First, it’s important to address the root causes of your back pain.
Back pain is caused by 4 things in particular:

Lack of hip mobility
Lack of hip strength
Lack of spinal ability
Lack of core strength

Therefore, for long-term back pain relief you want to focus on exercises that address all four.

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Yoga for Anxiety, Stress Relief, Muscle Relaxation, and Better Sleep

I filmed a test workout for my upcoming DVD, Yoga Charge and wanted to share!

This workout is a 43-minute PM routine for reducing anxiety, relieving stress and muscle tension, lowering blood pressure, and getting better sleep. You can use this workout to wind down before bed or as a recovery workout. So grab your mat, a strap, and 2 yoga blocks and join me - your body will thank you!

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