Pin it! 4 common problems men have in yoga, and how to fix them.Wearing: BDG t-shirt, Nike compression shorts, Lululemon shorts — Pin it! 4 common problems men have in yoga, and how to fix them.
Wearing: BDG t-shirt, Nike compression shorts, Lululemon shorts

Yoga for Men: 4 Common problem areas and how to fix them

February 13, 2014

People always talk about how more men should do yoga. We see it in magazines and newspapers, and there's even an entire yoga class for men called Broga (not kidding). I realized recently that I am part of the problem because my blog caters to females. So I decided that starting this week I would try to include guys a bit more. So if you're a male reader, feel free to help me out by submitting your yoga questions, and then get excited! There's lots more for you coming up starting with today's #YOGABROTIP (ok sorry, I know it's cheesy).

But in all seriousness, today's post is all about the common problems I see men having in yoga class and how to fix them. Shout out to my husband for helping me out by doing the poses. I thought it'd be more authentic that way, since I am not your average guy. ;)

Pin it! Baby flying pigeon pose. Wearing: Lululemon capris, F21 basic tank, Athleta sports bra, stirrup leg warmers and using Manduka travel mat. — Pin it! Baby flying pigeon pose.
Wearing: Lululemon capris, F21 basic tank, Athleta sports bra, stirrup leg warmers and using Manduka travel mat.

3 Steps to Flying Baby Pigeon Pose

February 11, 2014

If you would've told me when I first started practicing yoga that I'd one day be able to do these types of arm balances, I never would've believed you. I mean, even with my dance classes and gymnastics as a kid I was never very strong nor flexible. So if you ever start to feel down on yourself, rest assured that with consistent practice, the strength and flexibility to do these types of poses will come- promise!

Learn how to do this cool transition from headstand to crow in this video.Wearing: Forever 21 tank, sports bra (similar), lululemon wunder unders (similar), stirrup leg warmers. Using: Manduka eKo superlite travel mat. — Learn how to do this cool transition from headstand to crow in this video.
Wearing: Forever 21 tank, sports bra (similar), lululemon wunder unders (similar), stirrup leg warmers. Using: Manduka eKo superlite travel mat.

Headstand to Crow Transition

February 7, 2014

I think the best way to stay motivated in the yoga practice is to switch it up now and then. I like experimenting with...

How to do Tree Pose

February 4, 2014

I'm bringin' it back to basics today with a little how to for tree pose. It's one of those poses that has a hundred different variations which I love because it means that it can never get boring. Shown here is...

15 Min Yoga Video for Low Back and Legs

January 31, 2014

Let's hear it for the weekend! What are your plans? We're headed to Berlin on Saturday. We'll spend the day hanging out there and then on Sunday we'll catch an early morning flight to Greece. (If you're in Athens, come do yoga with me on Sunday morning! Details.) I've got some posts lined up for while I'm away, and I'll be updating with pics of Greece on Instagram and Facebook, if you want to follow along.

How to do Wide Legged Forward Fold

January 29, 2014

One of the most profound things yoga has taught me is that everything in our bodies is connected. For example, if the upper back hurts, it may be due to tight chest muscles. If the low back is in pain, it is often due to tight hamstrings. This was such a huge revelation for me, even though I guess it's pretty obvious. I became a bit more aware of my body, and how certain things I was doing was affecting how I felt. (For example, pay attention to how you sit. I used to always...