Hey there! I’ve been teaching a new Class series: Yoga For Tight Dudes
Description:
Now this isn't how it's always been, but not long ago, it used to be that dudes really didn't do yoga. Not too many in Portland (and probably much of the US), anyway. When I started teaching 8 years ago, I was often the only dude in the room, or one of 2-3 in a class of 30. That's definitely changing now.
Men tend to begin their practice from a much different basis than women. They're far less likely to be "too flexible," for one. And more likely to have strong arms and shoulders, often to the point where the upper body is rigid and range of motion is very limited. The male pelvis tends to be quite a bit narrower than in females, and there's not a lot going on with the idea of "open hips," or squatting, or wide-legged stances. And that's just a few obvious examples.
SO, maybe there's a build-up of aches and "knots" from years of sports and athletics? Or years of long hours at a desk or driving for work? Or some nagging injury or strain that's never quite gone away? This series will help you to increase and enjoy your mobility. We'll work on strategies to strengthen the joints and lengthen the muscles at the same time.
This is MORE than simply "stretching!" Each session begins with a focused mobility sequence. This will prepare for the positions and deliberate motions that follow -- accessing and releasing tension throughout the body. Sessions are ongoing, usually in 3-class sequences. Interested? SURE you are. Email me at squawkalong@gmail.com