Getting on the mat everyday can help pull you out of these negative thought patterns. A lot of ED causes are physiological, such as anxiety, depression, and stress. One in five men suffer from Erectile Dysfunction. Regular yoga practice, including breath-work and meditation, will help you develop the ability to quieten the internal chatter of your mind and relax your body too. Yoga helps you kiss insomnia goodnight. As anyone who has suffered it will know, it leaves you feeling moody, foggy-headed and exhausted.The power of yoga can be experienced immediately, As you move, as you breathe – as you figure out where to put your foot, your hand, you focus – yoga channels your mind away from anxious thoughts and into your body. Anxiety is one of the biggest men’s mental health issues today, and it’s often suffered in silence. The Power of Yoga For Men Book Launch at Ministry of Sound Why men need this practice in their life: This has been magnified over the past few years due to the pandemic. Men don’t typically express their emotional truth and this internalisation can lead to a man being in crisis. But a lot of men are suffering in silence. I think a lot of men struggle with upholding the traditional masculine ideals of being strong, capable and emotionally solid. Why do you think men are currently facing a mental health crisis? As an ex-serviceman, he has made it his personal mission to ensure men returning home from conflict can access yoga and heal through the practices. Whilst each man’s story in our book is equally as important and inspiring, Rob’s story stands out. Over the years, Jarod and I have had the privilege of meeting all sorts of guys from every walk of life, each with their own unique story of how yoga found them and changed their lives. How did you find the true life stories of different men in the book, and which story stood out to you the most? Unlike other physical activities, such as sports and gym, yoga also enhances mental and emotional fitness. That’s because yoga isn’t just a physical practice. When practiced daily and consistently, yoga is truly life-changing. What’s the most important thing someone can learn from your new book? We wanted to debunk these myths and write a book that speaks to men in an easy and relatable way – man to man – inspiring them to the mat to experience the power of yoga. The idea that yoga is just for women, it’s not a proper workout, it takes up too much time, all yoga is the same. There are a lot of misconceptions about what yoga is to most men. What inspired you and Jarod to write your new book, The Power of Yoga for Men? Our platform was created for men to access yoga as a complimentary healing tool. We founded Wellness Warrior in 2018 recognising the rising men’s mental health crisis. We met about 15 years ago as we both ran a private personal training studio in West London. We sat down with Wellness Warrior, Caleb Jude Packham, to talk about the new book: The inspiring first person stories from men included in the book really prove how yoga has helped to transform their lives, helping them to cope with stress, depression and anxiety. Leaving no excuses.įrom Rob the Royal Marine in recovery, to Nate hitting burn out after working 4 jobs, and Max surviving a serious brain injury. From breath practices, 40+ asanas and poses, meditations, and timed sequences, the book breaks everything down into simple terms, along with clear definitions and instructions. Their new book The Power of Yoga for Men is a simple guide to building strength, mental clarity and emotional fitness. Over the last 5 years, their personal mission has been to share the power of yoga with men across the world, and there’s no stopping them! Together they created a platform for sharing the ancient practice and philosophy of yoga for the modern day man. Through their own personal trauma of losing a parent at a young age, and being put up for adoption at only 5 weeks old, yoga has been a life-long teacher and healer for Londoner’s Caleb Jude Packham and Jarod Chapman. The following is an excerpt of the book, The Power of Yoga for Men and interview with co-author Caleb Jude Packham
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