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Half Sun Salutation for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial

This three-posture series is a shortened version of a traditional yoga flow, or sequence of postures linked by transitional movements. This flow is a great warm up to activate and open the muscles in the whole body. If it is difficult to combine the breathing with the movements, practice just the movements first.

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How Jon Put On 10 Pounds of Muscle & Eliminated His Neck and Lower Back Pain (Member Highlight: Jon S.)

Four years ago, Jon was in all sorts of pain. He spent most of his days sitting at a desk for work, and this strained his neck and lower back. When he sought help from a physical therapist, his physical therapist recommended yoga because Jon’s issue originated from a lack of flexibility (and too much sitting).

So Jon signed up for a yoga class in his local studio. Multiple yoga classes in multiple studios, actually. Every new studio Jon went to had the same problem for him: The entire class was women and the instructor’s cues were catered towards women and a more flexible anatomy. Jon just couldn’t feel at home in these classes… It didn’t help that he’s 6’5” and towered over everyone either.

That’s when Jon began searching for yoga designed for the male anatomy, and came across Man Flow Yoga’s 7-Day Trial.

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10 Most Important Lessons After 100 Episodes | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 100

A shocking number of podcasts don’t last 10 episodes. But the Better Man Podcast—which has been extremely valuable for my personal growth as well as our listeners—finally reached an important milestone:

The 100th episode!

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Half Lift for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial

This is a fantastic posture for relieving back pain, and it’s a great way to warm up your spine for yoga practice, making it an essential part of vinyasa or “flow” yoga classes. If you’re a beginner, allow your knees to bend, and use a block to reach the ground.

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The 5 Areas of Wellbeing Backed By 80+ Years of Research | Ben Wigert & Mike Ritz from Gallup | Better Man Podcast Ep. 099

A topic that gets mentioned on every episode of the Better Man Podcast is simple: How you can become a better man.

But until today, we’ve never had the ability to really pull back the analytics and examine the cold, hard data. That’s why I invited Ben Wigert and Mike Ritz from Gallup. For the past 89 years, Gallup has found analytical insights and trends about how to become happier, what makes someone more fulfilled, and how you can become more content with your life (despite the various struggles we all battle).

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5 Exercise Strategies Guys 40+ CAN’T Ignore | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 098

Here’s a harsh truth: Getting old sucks. It’s easier to get hurt. You feel more sore more often. Little aches and pain become more pronounced and harder to ignore. But worst of all: You can’t workout like you used to when you were younger (unless you want to injure yourself). That’s the bad news.

The good news? In today’s show, I reveal my top 5 tips for staying fit and injury-free as you get older. Here’s a taste of what I cover in this episode: 

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How Bill Uses Man Flow Yoga to Turn Pounds of Fat Into Pounds of Muscle (Member Highlight: Bill W.)

Bill W. was originally attracted to Man Flow Yoga during Covid. But he realized that he loved that he could do Man Flow Yoga at home, on his schedule, and with very little gear, that he’s stuck with his membership for years. And he even told our team that he plans to stick with Man Flow Yoga for the rest of his life.

Now, that’s a bold claim. But the results Bill’s gotten from his first few years as a Member have convinced him of this.

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The 3 Biggest Threats to Men’s Mental & Emotional Health | Pierre Azzam | Better Man Podcast Ep. 097

There is a certain epidemic that’s strangling men’s mental and emotional health. But since it’s sneakier for men than it is for women, many mental health clinicians don’t even know how to spot the signs.

I’m referring to depression, isolation, and a lack of connection with other men.

Men are lonelier than perhaps ever before. But we experience depressive symptoms in a more subtle way than women—and this further exacerbates our mental health.

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How to Be More Consistent (And Content) With Your At-Home Yoga Practice | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 096

While an at-home yoga practice has many benefits—such as requiring no commuting, being able to do it whenever and wherever you want, and choosing a yoga routine that best suits your goals of the day—there are a few drawbacks too.

That’s why I’m sharing a few of my favorite strategies to get the most out of your at-home yoga practice in today’s episode.

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Standing Finger to Toe Pose for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial

This balancing posture provides a deep hamstring and calf stretch, while improving strength and mobility in your core and hips. It is good for athletes to help prevent common soft-tissue injuries in the lower body, as well as an excellent stretch for runners to correct muscle imbalances.

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