Men Only!!
OK, so my retreats are ladies only and we work with our feminine energy....but my classes and workshops are open to both men and women and it is lovely to see the number of men attending rising!!
Now men - are you stressed?
Do you do competitive sport?
Do you run, cycle and are fit but not that flexible?
Do you find that you do less activity than you used to and want to do something more?
Are you looking to do something that builds strength, at the same time as increasing flexibility (lack of flexibility is often the cause of injuries and back pain),
and perhaps throw in some relaxation and release of stress......then maybe yoga IS for you!
Here is a testimonial from one of the guys who attend my classes in Dunmow on Tuesdays and Fridays and Sunday workshops:
Yoga for blokes
We all know the ladies like yoga but is it really for blokes as well? I’d say a resounding yes! I am a 6ft, 17 stone ex-rugby player who was forced to stop playing when my knees finally packed up. As a result of this I had to give up heavy weight work and running and was looking for something to help me keep fit. My physio recommend I try yoga as a good all round low impact workout. Frankly I was sceptical but thought I’d give it a go, dragging my wife with me so I did not look out of place!
I was expecting lots of whale music and chanting, with a bit of easy stretching. Boy was I wrong! It was a good cardiovascular workout and requires a surprising amount of strength, as well as the obvious flexibility. By the end of it I was glad for the 5min relaxation exercise and it rounded the session off nicely.
Yoga has improved my coordination, flexibility and power, but also has helped me to relax and unwind at the end of a hectic week. I would strongly recommend it to any bloke but if you still think it is a bit girlie then I challenge you to come an give it a go - you’ll be surprised
So guys, if you fancy trying something new in 2011 feel free to phone me for a chat (07870 603735) or come along to try out a class for yourself.
