Men's Health

Ever notice how you tend to walk, lean, hunch, or otherwise propel yourself forward all the time? Your body needs more than that to remain flexible and pain-free. Here's how.

These organizations are building communities where being Black and male in a yoga class isn’t the exception—it’s expected.

There are scientific reasons for the bodily functions we experience during yoga. We’re human, after all.

Smell training re-educates your your olfactory system so you can enjoy your favorite fragrances again.

You already know that yoga can increase strength, improve flexibility, and ease aches and pains. But what about the benefits that extend beyond your mat?

In a special package on masculinity, YJ dives into how the narrow cultural ideal of "being a man" impacts folks in yoga communities and beyond.

Yoga instructor Matthew Lyons shares his battle with anxiety—and how yoga is helping him find self-love.

Yoga teacher Benny James hid his true personality and sexual orientation in order to avoid ridicule and the threat of violence. Here's how he learned to stand in his truth.

This practice from yoga teacher Shane Roberts celebrates the power of finding strength in softness.

Yoga teacher Shane Roberts acted tough in order to fit in as a high school basketball player—until an injury led him to the mat to discover who he truly was.

In his new Atlanta-based workshop for teens, yoga teacher Shane Roberts invites adolescent boys to decide how they want to move through the world.

After leaving professional football, I found a new purpose sharing yoga with communities in need.

The short answer is, it’s complicated.

A volunteer yoga program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is bettering the lives of its oncology kids.

It’s no surprise to most that our feet are the foundation of our yoga practice. But dissimilar to the foundation of a building, our feet must also be flexible and buoyant. Below are some tips to support your foot health.

Father’s Day is this weekend, and we’re celebrating some of the men in our community who are ushering in a new generation of thought leaders. Here are six yogi dads who inspire us to continue to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships with the children in our lives through their sacred fatherhood. Thank you, dads!

May is mental health awareness month, and we’re highlighting yogis who are ending the stigma associated with mental health.

These yogis have used their yoga practice to help them battle life-long illnesses and fight cancer.

Psychedlics are having a moment. Psychiatrists are administering magic mushrooms in medical centers while yogis host ceremonies with psychoactive tea. This resurgence in research and recreational use may have something to teach us about spiritual enlightenment. Here, we explore the potential role of psychedelics within a yoga practice or as therapeutic treatment.

What does a professional yoga teacher do after he permanently loses his voice? Yoga, of course.

The Yoga Journal staff rounded up the best men’s yoga products, featuring everything from yoga shorts to sweat-resistant tees.

Getting too much of certain nutrients can put you at risk for side effects ranging from upset stomach to birth defects and stroke due to brain hemorrhage.

As yogis celebrate our diversifying community, those new to the practice often still face ribbing from behind-the-times peers. Here, Broga® Yoga’s Katie Rose shares some of the best reasons the men she knows give for proudly returning to the mat.

Research shows that the practice goes a long way toward helping your brain stay in top shape.

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 you off your mat. 
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A new study from Rutgers 
University shows how yoga can help improve mobility and quality of life, for people living with MS.

A new campaign reminds us yoga is for every body. Read more to find out about this social movement in the yoga community.

Is practicing under sunlight refracted through windows damaging to my health? An expert weighs in.

If you struggle with body image or disordered eating, this practice helps you tune in to what you need to feel physically and emotionally nurtured.

Sick of seasonal allergies clouding your sinuses and vision? Try natural remedies to beat sniffles and clear your head.

Here's how yoga not only opens your heart, but also protects your ticker in the long run.

Researchers are looking deeper into the wellness benefits of yoga and uncovering fascinating evidence of how the practice affects us mentally and physically.

Like the rest of your body, the joints of your feet need to be supported by strong, flexible muscles. Yoga and these four simple moves can help.

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Decades after a paralyzing stroke, yoga restores Gale-Ann Maier's strength and stability.

Yoga creates near-ideal conditions for public arousal, writes Neal Pollack. Read his sage advice to men new to the practice on how to deal with unexpected desire during class.

Let this sequence be your go-to practice. By adapting the poses for different life stages, you can rely on it for decades.

A young yoga practitioner injures herself and then learns to listen to her body instead of her head by taking the word 'should' out of her practice.

Decades after millions of western women embraced the practice, yoga is evolving to meet the modern man.

He does yoga and he lives healthfully, but Neal Pollack is still coming to terms with his stomach.

Yoga and a plant-based diet may be the best choices for bone health.

Yoga can ease the pain and discomfort of osteoarthritis.

Guys have the world to gain by practicing yoga. So what's holding them back? Explore why men should be getting on their mats as often as women.

Packed with the right supplies, your health maintenance kit can offer all you need to stay protected and healthy on the road.

Using your yogic awareness during bodywork can lead to a more profound experience.

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Fighting cancer isn't easy, but giving up isn't an option. Yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients thought they lost forever.

Yoga poses might help take the pressure off the abdominal wall.

Water is good for body and soul, but you don't need to drink as much as you might think. Here's the truth about what's enough, plus five other myths about water.

Alternative approaches to treat erectile dysfunction beyond medication have been shown to be effective, including exercise, stress management, sex therapy, and yoga.

Which poses should you practice to reverse the effects of chronic stress? Our expert Roger Cole recommends a regular restorative sequence.