Beginning Yoga Workouts for Men

High Lunge: Stretch your hips and thighs by stepping one leg back and sinking into a lunge position while keeping your chest lifted. Hold for 5 deep breaths on each side.

Standing Side Bend: Increase flexibility in your side body by reaching up and over to one side while keeping your spine neutral. Hold for 5 deep breaths on each side.

Standing Back Bend: Open up your chest and stretch your spine by reaching your arms back and lifting your ribs away from your hips. Hold for 5 deep breaths.

Wide Legged Forward Bend: Stretch your inner thighs and hamstrings by folding forward with your feet wide apart. Hold for 5 deep breaths.

Warrior 2: Strengthen your legs and open your hips by bending into a lunge with arms extended out to the sides. Hold for 5 deep breaths on each side.

Deep Squat: Improve lower body strength and flexibility by squatting down with feet shoulder-width apart. Hold for 3 deep breaths.

Runner’s Lunge Twist: Enhance spinal mobility and hip flexibility by twisting in a lunge position, reaching one arm up and the other hand to the lower back. Hold and breathe deeply.