Dean Pohlman's Blog, page 60

5 Pre-Yoga Practices for a Great Yoga Session

Regardless of what your goals are when you do yoga,  there are a few practices that I recommend you try doing before your yoga session in order to help you get the maximum benefits out of your workout. These practices will prepare your body and your mind for the workout to follow. Watch this quick ... Read More

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Mobility: You Can’t Afford to Ignore it

This blog is to inform you about mobility – what all it includes, why it’s important for you, and why I became interested in mobility in the first place. If you haven’t heard me talking about Mobility, than you haven’t been online lately. On April 15th of this year we released the Mobility Project. The ... Read More

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2 Ways to Reduce Clicking in Your Shoulders

This is a question I get asked a lot: “I hear a lot of clicking and popping noises in my shoulders when I work out. What can I do to fix this?” It’s a very simple answer. This is the shortest blog you’ll ever read. The clicking and popping noises you hear is tendon rubbing ... Read More

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7 Common Squat Weaknesses

When it comes to exercise, many of us avoid squats like the plague. That’s because for many of us, squats simply hurt. They are uncomfortable. They hurt your knees or your back. The reasons that squats hurt is linked to some common weaknesses, mostly stemming from (1) a sedentary lifestyle, (2) a lack of flexibility, ... Read More

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Member Spotlight: Angelino

This month’s Member of the Month is Angelino, who has been with the Man Flow Yoga Community since it started with the Members Area back in late-December 2015. Angelino is one our international members, as he is based in Belgium. Read on to learn more about Angelino, and be sure to connect with him in ... Read More

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Manbassador Spotlight: LeRoy

June’s Manbassador of the Month is LeRoy Cheyney, of Boise, Idaho! Read on to learn more about LeRoy. 1) Current favorite pose Tree 2) Favorite healthy food Coffee 3) Favorite non-healthy food Orange Slices Stuffed with Dark Chocolate, Fresh Mint and Chambord 4) Proudest physical accomplishment since you’ve started doing yoga Joint Strength and Mobility ... Read More

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Off the Mat: Mental and physical stress

Stress – you need it, but you also need to be away from it. We don’t always realize this, but stress is the impetus that helps us grow. In terms of physical fitness, the stress that we put on our bodies is the same stress that causes our body to get stronger. (Granted, this stress ... Read More

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Off the Mat: Work/Life Balance is a myth.

I’m on my way to Boise for the Optimal Performance Retreat. (If you’re looking at this wondering WTF that is, click here for full details.) Looking forward to meeting the group and talking for 3 straight days about everything I know health and fitness related. Hoping to get recordings of it so you can see ... Read More

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Off the Mat: How do I come up with new content?

A few days ago I was driving and thinking about how remarkable it was that the flow of new content never ceases, which is all the more amazing because everyone uses the internet to share their own innovative ideas and solutions, making it very hard to put out something that hasn’t already been done. So, ... Read More

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Improve Your Yoga Off the Mat with Gold Medal Bodies

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re really into doing yoga. You’ve seen YouTube videos of yogis seemingly “floating” above the floor in a variety of mind bending positions, you’ve scoured the city for the best yoga studio with the best instructor and you certainly enjoy the overall sense of wellbeing that overcomes you after ... Read More

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