Why More Men Are Getting into Yoga

From my years of practising yoga, I’ve traipsed all over London in search of yoga classes where the focus is not only on the physical body but union with mind and spirit. I’ve noticed the balance of predominantly female yoginis that outweigh the few men who normally tuck themselves away at the back of the class hoping no one will notice their existence when they perform a few awkward postures that are more suited to the female form.

However it seems the mix of yogis and yoginis is changing. More men are practising yoga. I definitely found this progressively in Bikram yoga as this form of yoga seems to have a very masculine edge and you need to be able to handle the 100+ degree heat too.

Have a look at this excellent photo gallery by the Washington Post which highlights how celebrities from actor Matthew McConaughey to professional basketball players like Jordan Farmer are stretching and toning their bodies with yoga.

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