Why guys should do yoga
If you have never walked in to a yoga class, you may wonder why people do yoga. From a distance, it may even seem a bit silly to do what may seem like stretches for an hour. So why do 200 million active practitioners hit the mat? Most importantly, why should you as a man, or your man, should hit the mat?
Here are 3 enticing reasons:
1. Impress your lady in the bedroom
Yeah, for real. This is not a joke. The Journal of Sexual Medicine conducted a study in 2010 and found that yoga improves ALL sexual functions in men. Everyman wants to be impressive in this department right? :)
So what do these improvements entail? The study found that men improved sexual desire, performance, erection and ejaculation control! Apparently, the increased body awareness created through yoga reduces anxiety and increases blood flow to the genital area. Yoga also rids the body of toxins that affect sexual performance. So, guys, in a nutshell, yoga can make you one heck of sexy beast!
2. Get that lean, mean look
Some men workout for hours in the gym, pumping weights and get unhappy about bulking up. Well, yoga is a great way to build lean muscle.
How?
Yoga poses lengthens muscles and tissue, which in turn improves blood flow.
Better blood flow = more oxygen to the muscles = faster recovery = muscle growth.
Knowing some yoga poses is also a great way to stay in shape even when you don’t have access to a gym. Yoga poses use body weight and resistance to build muscle. So, if you know some poses, all you need is your mat to get that lean mean look!
3. Improve your flexibility
Often times, men tend to be stiff and rigid because of their posture or the types of exercises they do in the gym. They also experience aches, pains and injuries because of sitting at a desk for extended hours or incorrect weight lifting habits (if you are an untrained gym rat).
Yoga sequences are designed to improve flexibility. It helps lengthen the muscle and reduces muscle strain and tightness. Doing yoga is a great way for high intensity athletes to nourish their bodies and prevent injuries. It will not only loosen up those sore muscles but also improve joint durability by strengthening connective muscle tissue.
As you can see, yoga can help you improve your looks, make you more flexible and improve your sexual prowess. These are just physical benefits of yoga. When you take into consideration the improvements in breathing and internal organs, it’s safe to say that it’s a must try for a man. So, guys, next time you get an opportunity to hit the mat, don’t think twice. Just do it!