Episode 156 - Build Strength, Balance, and Flexibility with Man Flow Yoga’s Dean Pohlman

The Over 40 Alpha Podcast

Many men think yoga is primarily for women because most participants are female, and classes often cater to women's needs. My guest, Dean Pohlman, explains that men and women have different flexibility requirements, making traditional yoga more challenging for men. However, yoga has evolved to include elements like British gymnastics, making it more accessible for everyone.

Dean, founder of Man Flow Yoga, shares his journey into men’s yoga and how it transformed his approach to fitness by improving his flexibility, core strength, and body awareness. He also addresses other common misconceptions, such as yoga for men being too spiritual or not physically challenging enough.

Dean explains how men’s yoga workouts can be adapted to meet men's specific physical needs, with a focus on balance, posture, and injury prevention yoga. He emphasizes the lifelong benefits of yoga, not only for increasing strength and flexibility but also for overall well-being, particularly for men over 40.

You'll learn how morning yoga flow can relieve common issues like lower back pain, knee pain, and shoulder stiffness. Dean also highlights how strength-focused yoga helps build core and hip strength to reduce strain on overworked joints.

If you're ready to build strength, balance, and overall fitness, tune in to this episode and discover how Man Flow Yoga can help men over 40 stay active, pain-free, and in peak physical condition.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Over 40 Alpha Podcast

02:11 Dean's journey into yoga

13:10 Creating Man Flow Yoga

15:21 Misconceptions about yoga for men

25:08 Importance of flexibility, mobility, and balance

30:43 Mindset for flexibility and mobility through yoga

38:24 Strength-focused yoga explained

44:14 Addressing common injuries and pain with yoga

55:38 How to join the Man Flow Yoga community

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Dean Pohlman’s Book, Yoga Fitness for Men: https://a.co/d/bNcCKi9
• Dean Pohlman’s Book, Yoga for Athletes: https://a.co/d/bOt2Trl

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• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ManFlowYoga

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