Yoga is often portrayed as though it’s aimed, unintentionally, at women. This can discourage men from attending classes where they may feel they’re the odd one out in a female-dominated environment. My personal experiences reflect this and I am often contacted by men who consider themselves too inflexible to do yoga. It’s my ambition to break the stereotype that yoga isn’t for men. I am committed to encouraging more men to try yoga and see for themselves how beneficial it can be. I run Yoga for Men classes in Keynsham and Saltford designed specifically for the male body.
What to expect
Improved Flexibility // Stretching those parts of the body where men most often experience tightness and tension such as the hips, hamstrings, neck and shoulders.
Balanced Strength // Strengthening and lengthening muscle groups such as in the mid-body to avoid overloading or under-utilising muscles that increase the risk of injury.
Increased Stamina // Developing techniques for slower, deeper breathing and synchronising breath through movement to help relax, concentrate, and support muscle release. .
Reduced Stress // Relaxing through an integrated set of movements that help develop greater awareness of how the body and mind can be used to manage stressful situations.
It’s good to talk
Through my partnership with men’s mental fitness charity, Talk Club, I am also creating a community for men to talk and listen in a safe space. Supporting one another by starting and ending classes each week by introducing ourselves by name and sharing responses to two simple questions – How are you? Out of 10? There’s no pressure to share scores and you’re welcome to just listen to others.
Rewarding loyalty
The benefits of yoga can be realised through practicing on a regular basis. Recognising this, I am excited to offer a loyalty card to those regularly attending my classes. A YogaDad loyalty card will be issued at your first paid for class, and stamped each time you attend. Once the card has ten YogaDad stamps, the next class is FREE.
Terms of use: YogaDad loyalty card is only applicable for paid for classes. You will receive a single YogaDad stamp for every paid for class you attend. Please remember to bring your card to each class. The card is not transferable, and unfortunately I cannot replace a lost card. So, please keep the card in a safe place, but not so safe you cannot find it! There is no time limit, but hopefully you fill your card quickly to claim your FREE class.
Class details
Mondays, 7 – 8pm, St John’s Church of England School.
Thursdays, 7.30 – 8.30pm, Two Rivers Church of England School.
£8 per class. No booking required. New joiners try yoga for free. Contact me for your free space.
St John’s Church of England School, Charlton Park, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2NB
Two Rivers Church of England School, Hygge Park, Fairfield Way. BS31 1GE.
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