Can men really do yoga?

Many people think that yoga is a sport that only women can do. Many men who want to try yoga will stop at nothing and do not know whether they are suitable for yoga. They heard that yoga can bring so many benefits to the body, but men feel that yoga is not suitable for them, so they do not do it. In fact, men can do yoga, but there are differences between men's yoga and women's yoga. So, can men do yoga?

Modern men are under great pressure and their bodies are depleted at an accelerated rate. Many men begin to experience the dilemma of "not having the same physical strength as before" at the golden age of 30.

In addition to maintaining a healthy body, the greatest contribution of yoga is to help men stay away from stress, heart disease and depression; breathing exercises can calm a restless mood.

When it comes to practicing yoga, people always think it is more suitable for women.

In fact, yoga is a health and fitness method that emphasizes natural balance. For men, yoga is a very good way to reduce stress. It can help change impetuous personalities, improve self-control, and correct bad living habits. About half of yoga enthusiasts in the United States are men, including many dignitaries and stars: former IOC President Samaranch, Hollywood actor Mel Gibson, Woody Harrison, etc.

Here are some simple yoga moves for male office workers to help them deal with backaches and depression. If men practice them regularly, they can improve their flexibility and mobilize muscles that are not often used. Take your time and don't rush. You will slowly feel the vitality return after stretching your limbs.

Camel pose - strengthens the spine and coccyx, and can relieve back pain.

1. Kneel down with your legs shoulder-width apart.

2. Grab your ankles with your hands and arch your body.

3. Push your hips forward, remembering to keep your legs perpendicular to the ground.

4. Take 3 deep breaths and slowly stand up on your waist.

Cow Face Pose—can straighten the spine, improve stiffness in the hands, feet and shoulders, relieve sciatica and strengthen kidney function.

1. Sit down with your legs stretched out in front of you.

2. Cross your left foot over your right thigh and place your left foot next to your right thigh. (At this point, your right calf should be under your left thigh, and your right foot should be under your left buttocks.)

3. Make sure your body is straight and your knees are overlapping.

4. Place your left hand behind your back, lift your right hand up, bend it downward and backward, and slowly clasp your left hand.

5. Look forward and breathe naturally for 5 seconds.

6. Relax and recover. Switch sides and do it again.

Men can do yoga, but they should pay attention to the formal methods when doing yoga. Men must do yoga reasonably and pay attention to exercising a suitable body shape. They should also pay attention to their bodies every time they do yoga. After all, men's bodies are not as energetic as women's. Therefore, they must not be overly demanding of themselves when doing yoga exercises.