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

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 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
their 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:


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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