Man on the Mat
Man on the mat – Vatayanasana (Horse Pose)
Man on the Mat with Ravi Dixit Vatayanasana (Horse Pose) Vatayanasana is a pose from the Ashtanga intermediate series. The name translates as ‘horse pose’ and is…
Man on the mat – Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Inspired by an archer’s bow, the Sanskrit name for Bow Pose is made up of two…
Man on the Mat – Namaskar Parsvakonasana
Ravi Dixit is the MAN ON THE MAT Namaskar Parsvakonasana (High Lunge Prayer Twist) Namaskar Parsvakonasana is a strong standing posture improving strength in the legs and…
Man on the Mat – Vasisthasana
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Vasisthasana (Side Plank) Benefits Vasisthasana is a challenging arm balance with many benefits: It strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders,…
Man on the Mat – Flying Warrior Pose
DAVIN JONES IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Flying Warrior Pose (Visvamitrasana) Visvamitra is a yogic sage who is known for his yogic power of compassion. ‘Visva’…
Man on the mat Camel Pose
CAMEL POSE (USTRASANA) BENEFITS • Camel pose has many benefits:• It increases flexibility in the spine, opens the chest and shoulders, improving posture.• Opens up the hip…
Man on the Mat – Ravi Dixit
WILD THING (CHAMATKARASANA) BENEFITS • Chamatkarasana stretches the chest, shoulders and throat, as well as the hip flexors and front legs.• The pose builds strength in the…
Man on the mat with Ravi Dixit – Parivrtta Trikonasana
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) Benefits Strengthens and stretches the legs. Opens the chest to improve breathing. Releases stress…
Man on the Mat – PLANK POSE
Benefits • Strengthens the core by working all four muscle groups in the stomach.• Helps the lower back by placing more reliance on the abdomen.• Strengthens spine…
Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana)
Reach for the skies in Reverse Warrior, a naturally energising and uplifting pose Benefits This pose always feels joyous to me. It comes after a Warrior II…
Man on the mat – With Connor T Johnson
This is a great balancing pose that builds strength in the lower part of the body and teaches focus and concentration Benefits I love tree pose during…
Man on the Mat With Ravi Dixit
This is a fairly intense arm-balancing pose that builds strength in the upper part of the body and teaches focus and concentration Benefits • Tolasana strengthens the…
More Men On The Mat
There are so many good reasons why men might want to take up yoga…the most important thing is to start. By Fenella Lindsell As the number of…
Man on the Mat – Ravi Dixit
Ravi Dixit IS THE MAN ON THE MAT UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA (EXTENDED HAND-TO-BIG-TOE POSE) Benefits: There are many physical and spiritual benefits to this pose: It stretches…
ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING (NADI SHODANA)
JESUS AGUDO IS THE MAN ON THE MAT ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING (NADI SHODANA) Benefits Nadi shodhana is a yogic breathwork exercise which helps us to balance our…
CROW POSE
OLIVER JAMES PLUMMER IS THE MAN ON THE MAT CROW POSE (BAKASANA) Benefits Improves physical balance Strengthens wrists, shoulders and arms Engages abdominal muscles Builds confidence for…
WARRIOR II Pose
CONNOR T JOHNSON IS THE MAN ON THE MAT VIRABHADRASANA II (WARRIOR II) Benefits This is a classic yoga pose and a great way to start the…
SIDE LUNGE POSE
MATTHEW SHAW IS THE MAN ON THE MAT SIDE LUNGE POSE (SKANDASANA) Skandasana, or side lunge pose, promotes flexibility and strength in the inner thighs and hamstrings,…
EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE POSE
ROBERT HALLEY IS THE MAN ON THE MAT EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE POSE (UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA) Extended Side Angle Pose opens the chest and shoulders, builds strength in the…
PEACOCK POSE
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Peacock Pose (Mayurasana) Benefits Mayurasana, for me represents the power of yoga. It can really help to develop control,…
TRIANGLE POSE
Zahir Akram IS THE MAN ON THE MAT TRIANGLE POSE (TRIKONASANA) Benefits Stretches the hamstrings. Works the intricate foot muscles so you don’t end up in splits!…
BOAT POSE
STEPHEN MARKS IS THE MAN ON THE MAT BOAT POSE (NAVASANA) Boat Pose (Navasana) is a great seated posture that will not only help to strengthen your…
HERON POSE
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT KROUNCHASANA (HERON POSE) – VARIATION Benefits Stretches the back and hamstrings. Promotes circulation to the abdominal organs and boosts…
REVOLVED TRIANGLE POSE
MARCEL CLEMENTI IS THE MAN ON THE MAT REVOLVED TRIANGLE POSE (PARIVRTTA TRIKONASANA) Benefits I think revolved triangle pose is such a beautiful asana to get aware…