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Yoga and the real man
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
What things come to mind when you think of the word man? Neck ties? Pocket knives? Money clips? Down dog? Be nice, now. I meant the yoga position.
According to journalist and yoga enthusiast, John Capouya, a man is at his manliest when he grabs his yoga mat and hits the gym. I couldn’t agree more.
Capouya’s book, Real Men Do Yoga—21 Star Athletes Reveal Their Secrets for Strength, Flexibility, and Peak Performance, offers yoga techniques for rookies and pros alike. But don’t sweat it dudes, you don’t need to be an athlete to get down with down dog. This book also gives practical advice on how yoga can benefit all members of the male persuasion, from relieving stress and gaining focus to improving performance in existing workout routines. If you don’t believe me, hear it from MN Timberwolve Kevin Garnett:
“I practice my breathing and focusing before every game. Yoga helps me calm down and helps me center my energy so I’m balanced instead of going out there and just spreading my energy all over the court.”
Cheers to Mr. Capouya for reinforcing the fact that yoga isn’t just a “chic thing.” Now stay tuned for his next literary masterpiece: Real Men Put the Toilet Seat Down.