Most guys who are interested in self-care and self-improvement struggle heavily with it. Flicking on the TV or loading your favorite social media for doom scrolling is so much easier. Especially when you lead a busy life and are responsible for your family. And you know what? I struggle with this too. It’s a daily battle to pick the activity that’s rewarding in the long-term instead of the one that’s numbing in the short-term. The post Why is Self-Care so Difficult? | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 092 appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

This is a great balancing exercise to increase hip mobility, stretch your chest and shoulders, and strengthen the spine. The combination of stretching and strengthening the core is great for endurance athletes. It’s also beneficial for anyone who sits often to strengthen the muscles that get weak. The post Standing Bow Pose for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

Something devastating happened to you when you turned seven years old. You figured out your default state of being and thinking and trapped yourself in a “mind matrix.” Inside this “mind matrix,” your ego formed, your defense mechanisms solidified, and you started living the rest of our lives on autopilot. This happens to everyone, not just you, but the problem is, relying on defense mechanisms you formed when you were a child makes it easy to self-sabotage in adulthood. The post The Science Behind Pain & Recovery | Garrett Salpeter | Better Man Podcast Ep. 091 appeared first on Man Flow Y ..read more

As men, we’ve been discouraged to give our emotions the validation they deserve. Instead of confronting issues, we avoid them by turning into workalcoholics or exercise junkies. While these can be beneficial activities, they cause your emotions to bubble behind the scenes… Until you unleash them at the worst possible times. But there’s a better way to manage uncomfortable feelings like stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, so you actually overcome them. The post 3 Simple Strategies For Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Overwhelm | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 090 appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

Bob M., a 39-year-old firefighter, hasn’t suffered an injury in his entire career. And Man Flow Yoga (and the occasional knocking on wood) has played a big role in his lack of injuries, especially given his career. Besides being a career fireman, Bob also plays beer league hockey in his free time. So, injury prevention has always been one of his biggest concerns. That’s what led Bob to discover the Man Flow Yoga... The post Fireman Uses Man Flow Yoga To Enhance His Firefighting Abilities (Member Highlight: Bob M.) appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

Something devastating happened to you when you turned seven years old. You figured out your default state of being and thinking and trapped yourself in a “mind matrix.” Inside this “mind matrix,” your ego formed, your defense mechanisms solidified, and you started living the rest of our lives on autopilot. This happens to everyone, not just you, but the problem is, relying on defense mechanisms you formed when you were a child makes it easy to self-sabotage in adulthood. The post Why Men Today Are Repressed & Depressed — And How To Fix It | Ani Manian | Better Man Podcast Ep. 089 appeared ..read more

There are a lot of men in the Man Flow Yoga Community who either want more or need more from their subscription. Whether you struggle with motivation, consistency, your relationships, or too much stress, I have good news for you: Man Flow Yoga Engage will help you overcome these struggles (even if they’re not purely physical struggles). The post Man Flow Yoga Engage: What It Is & Who It’s For | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 088 appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

Want to touch your toes? This helps. This stretch targets the hamstrings and calves to improve flexibility, reduce soreness, and relieve pressure on the lower back. You can use this to warm up for a workout, relieve soreness the day after a workout, or loosen tight muscles after long periods of sitting. The post Half Split Pose for Beginners and Men| A Step-by-Step Tutorial appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

One of the most understated things that most men carry around unknowingly is some type of deep grief or sadness that comes from your childhood. But therapy doesn’t give the best route to confront, address, and accept these deep-seated feelings. To make matters worse, most men are so out of touch with their emotions that they can only try to explain them logically. But emotions don’t happen in your head. They live in your body. The post Why Men’s Emotional Wellbeing is Declining & How to Fix It | Connor Beaton | Better Man Podcast Ep. 087 appeared first on Man Flow Yoga ..read more

Despite never having easier access to other people, men today are lonelier than perhaps any other point in history. We don’t deeply connect with each other. We don’t share our struggles in a vulnerable way. And it comes with the steep cost of loneliness, stress, overwhelm, and other mental health issues. But there’s not a more effective way to overcome acute mental problems than by sharing your struggles with other men. I realized this last week when I was freaking out about everything. I didn’t want to share my worries with my wife, but not talking about them gave them more power.  The p ..read more