I’m a 25 year old male that works 7 days a week currently. Finally requested a full day off, and I spent my morning doing stretches. Just basic stretching gave my body so much relief, especially in my back and legs. This routine fit perfectly with my stretches. I recommend this to anyone recovering from injury, and more importantly to anyone that deals with work related stress. This has given me so much peace in a short amount of time, and I feel very satisfied after doing something physical.
Finally, a yoga video for MEN (rather than women who are as skinny as a toothpick and as flexible as a rubber band). This video was greatly beneficial.
I am 40 and started working out recently to get healthy and fit. I was told yoga is helpful to relieve sore muscles and improve breathing. I always thought yoga was just nonsense if you were bored but after trying this, I was honestly surprised there is so much more reasons to do this. I will be practicing this to help between workouts. I appreciate the details you provided in this video! If you have not created a video on benefits of yoga I would recommend that.
Thank you for the awesome feedback, hope you follow the whole series! And if you haven't subscribed yet be sure to, we're releasing new content every week!
Nice! I just bought your "Yoga Fitness for Men" book yesterday. Decided to do a search on UA-cam today. Found your channel. Definitely will be doing this routine for a few weeks until my body get used to this stuff. Thanks! Btw, I retired from the US Army in 2016. I let my fitness go. I do have aches and pains throughout my body. I'm more into fixing my body without medications. I've heard a lot about simplified Yoga.
I finally decided to take the plunge into yoga after years of weight training, injuries, trauma, you name it. In this 10 minute workout, it was one of the first times I wasn't in pain, and it was the first time I actually didn't feel tense. I'm not a flexible person and I used that as an excuse to not get into yoga sooner. I'm glad I listened to my friend and took part in this video. Thank you so much for making this content and getting me started on my physical healing journey.
Man I used to do yoga like 8-9 yrs ago and got complacent as the years went by. I always talked about the benefits of yoga and how I felt when I did it, but for some reason for this long, I haven’t got a chance to go back into it. Mentally I’m ready to go back into yoga and this is my first video. The one thing I noticed was I started to yawn after some really deep stretching, I felt in my body 😅 I wonder if that’s my body telling me thank you lol You were one of the first people I followed when it came to yoga. One day at a time and I’m hoping I can build up a routine where I can continue to thrive with the benefits of yoga again.🙏🏼
I have been wanting to get into yoga for a while now. I’ve watched Wai Lana Yoga on TV, and I have always said that I’m going to add yoga to my day. The thing is that I just keep forgetting about it, but after watching this I am going to make the effort to start adding yoga to my day
Thanks for reminding me to breath because I forgot to breath. I’ve learned alot about yoga for my blog, but now I am trying to dive in and practice what I preach and give a real opinion. With my injuries from my accidents this was a struggle for me😢
this guy underestimates just how outta shape people can be ive been working out the last week feeling great but i still having trouble holding poses as long as this guy :)
Thanks not a man but this was nice. I kinda pressed my calf to the seat of the chair instead of holding on to the wall. I am fine holding on to the wall but the chair was a challenge. Definitely felt core muscles and muscles in my legs. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos.
Thank you for the feedback! While MFY was created with men and their specific needs in mind, we encourage anyone to utilize our content. Keep up the good work!
First time trying this. I realized how fat I am…. But, my back and neck pain has been sooo intense to where i was starting to mentally struggle. I couldn’t keep up, but I feel so happy now. Blood is flowing and this is so wonderful!!!
You are a very good instructor. Your directions are very clearly detailed, and you explain the purpose of each pose. I will subscribe and follow. And of course, thank you for the time and effort you put into this.
Hey Dean. Awesome stuff. I’m certainly flexible. & I kinda know the poses. I just can’t stay up in some of them. I need to work on balance. Following your other balance video still
Loved this. The low lunges were rough for me however, I have a dodgy right knee. I seemed to feel most of the action in the glutes as I was supposed to, but also the lead leg's quad more than anything too. Perhaps because my quads are under-developed?
Soreness and additional tightness like that is from doing something you don't do often. And feel free to use a pillow or pad for your knee in low lunge, no need being in pain or discomfort if it's avoidable.
51 yoa and going to windsurfing and sailing next summer . My overall fitness, flexibility and balance have become garbage . I started skateboarding to work on balance and having fun with it . However , it’s clear I need for some foundational work and started to explore the idea of yoga . This beginner stuff seems like a good place to start. How many days a week would be suggested for starters ?
Thank you for sharing this kind of content, it's really helpful. By the way. I have a question, Do I need to keep my breath for a small period of time in every exercise o I can breath normal ... Thank you for you answer. PD: My apologize for my English.
This is sort of off topic, but I had no idea there's another channel that he does on UA-cam called the "Better Man" podcast something where he talks about life issues and tips on what you can do to adjust to them, I believe. I just found it and was blown away on how good it is. It really is good. I had no idea it was on UA-cam and surprised there's no link from this Man Flow page to tell you.
Thank you for bringing that to our attention and for supporting our podcast! We'll actually be sharing some podcast reels here on the MFY UA-cam channel soon.
Hi, i remember signing up with Yoga Flow a couple years back and was so busy that i didn't try one workout. Shame on me! Well, it's a new day, and I'll try this workout. Good day!
I have a question. My nose is blocked much of the time, unless very active. If I can only breathe in and out through my mouth, can I still do these workouts?
You don't have to be able to do everything. We recommend taking breaks, pausing, modifying., do what it takes to get through a workout. What you're not able to do is what you can continue to focus on improving.
we might not have them organized into a playlist on youtube yet. if you search "yoga for complete beginners" on the search function of our channel you should find all of them. sorry for it being a bit more difficult!
I wish there was an option to accomplish the same thing as the first exercise with going down on each knee. I have a really stiff toe on one foot from a bunionectomy surgery and it's challenging to bend the toe quite like that. Is there something that could be used as a replacement?
@@ManFlowYoga , thanks. That seems like a simple solution, although I feel there will be less stability and/or balance control that way. It's worth a shot, for sure.
Would like to purchase the yoga mat bundle for my husband. We are Canadian but living in Texas at the moment. When I try to purchase this bundle, it goes to a blank screen when I try to purchase. Any suggestions? Thank you.
We can easily ship to you in Texas! Try this link: shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/equipment/products/man-flow-yoga-cork-yoga-mat-cork-yoga-block-set-bundle or this one shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/equipment/products/mfy-cork-yoga-mat If the problem persists please drop us an email at help@manflowyoga.com
I’ve just started today doing this for the first time, as I usually run and weight train but have gotten a bit stiff. I’m finding that with the exercise my back is coming into play and it’s making it sore. Any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong?
Hey man are you timing stuff in the vid, the first excise kinda miffed me cause I was just following you and couldn’t tell if your actually keeping time or not
I'm not timing it to the second, but I have a general idea of how long it is to be held and you should be doing it at the same time as me in these follow-along workouts.
@@ManFlowYogathank you! I’ve been putting stuff together from several of your videos and making my own routine , it’s been a week and I think I’m an inch taller and have been pain free and more relaxed, thanks for the free content brother
@@ManFlowYoga you could have made an intelligent response to my question...says a lot about you. Maybe if you spent more time developing your personality as you did with your vids id be impressed.
@@ManFlowYoga happens to all of us. Hope your day gets better! I just wasn't sure if I was supposed to hold the pose that long or not. I have been doing one of your other 10 minute vids consistently for about 2 weeks now. Its been great. I like your delivery because most yoga vid instructors talk as if you were an infant.
@@jeffhogan3433 You do want to be doing them for a long time, so that hold time is helpful there. you can hold stretches for up to 5 minutes as long as you're still feeling it working and it's not hurting.
this was just … bad. This doesn’t feel like yoga at all. I didn’t like it, didn’t feel “stretched” at all. Just painful trying to hold these poses for way too long and listening to his annoying endless drivel.
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I’m a 25 year old male that works 7 days a week currently. Finally requested a full day off, and I spent my morning doing stretches. Just basic stretching gave my body so much relief, especially in my back and legs. This routine fit perfectly with my stretches. I recommend this to anyone recovering from injury, and more importantly to anyone that deals with work related stress. This has given me so much peace in a short amount of time, and I feel very satisfied after doing something physical.
We're happy you were able to squeeze in a day for yourself!!!
How much did you get paid for this? 😂
@@MrKoenio we didn't pay him lol. But we really appreciate his review!
@MrKoenio its a free video my man, chill out.
Please try Anapanasati. It will also help you a lot.😊
Finally a yoga video without annoying music. Love it.
Really glad you enjoyed this one :)
Finally, a yoga video for MEN (rather than women who are as skinny as a toothpick and as flexible as a rubber band).
This video was greatly beneficial.
Lol
This was my first time trying this and I absolutely love it. I'm looking forward to being consistent. Thank you for all that you do and offer.
Hope you're still keeping that momentum up!
I am 40 and started working out recently to get healthy and fit. I was told yoga is helpful to relieve sore muscles and improve breathing. I always thought yoga was just nonsense if you were bored but after trying this, I was honestly surprised there is so much more reasons to do this. I will be practicing this to help between workouts. I appreciate the details you provided in this video! If you have not created a video on benefits of yoga I would recommend that.
Thank you for the awesome feedback, hope you follow the whole series! And if you haven't subscribed yet be sure to, we're releasing new content every week!
I'm not a beginner but I sometimes like to go back to basics. This was a great intro for new yogis.
Thanks Dean
It's always a good idea to revisit the basics :)
Nice! I just bought your "Yoga Fitness for Men" book yesterday. Decided to do a search on UA-cam today. Found your channel.
Definitely will be doing this routine for a few weeks until my body get used to this stuff. Thanks!
Btw, I retired from the US Army in 2016. I let my fitness go. I do have aches and pains throughout my body. I'm more into fixing my body without medications. I've heard a lot about simplified Yoga.
I finally decided to take the plunge into yoga after years of weight training, injuries, trauma, you name it. In this 10 minute workout, it was one of the first times I wasn't in pain, and it was the first time I actually didn't feel tense. I'm not a flexible person and I used that as an excuse to not get into yoga sooner. I'm glad I listened to my friend and took part in this video. Thank you so much for making this content and getting me started on my physical healing journey.
Wow, we're so glad you finally took that plunge! Be sure to thank your friend for us :)
Finally, an instructor that talks about knee pain and a gut. Thanks for making these.
You are very welcome! If you haven't already be sure to subscribe to our channel, we're adding new content every week!
Man I used to do yoga like 8-9 yrs ago and got complacent as the years went by. I always talked about the benefits of yoga and how I felt when I did it, but for some reason for this long, I haven’t got a chance to go back into it.
Mentally I’m ready to go back into yoga and this is my first video.
The one thing I noticed was I started to yawn after some really deep stretching, I felt in my body 😅 I wonder if that’s my body telling me thank you lol
You were one of the first people I followed when it came to yoga. One day at a time and I’m hoping I can build up a routine where I can continue to thrive with the benefits of yoga again.🙏🏼
So glad your journey back to yoga brought you to us!
I have been wanting to get into yoga for a while now. I’ve watched Wai Lana Yoga on TV, and I have always said that I’m going to add yoga to my day. The thing is that I just keep forgetting about it, but after watching this I am going to make the effort to start adding yoga to my day
This program is a great place for you to start!
Thanks for reminding me to breath because I forgot to breath. I’ve learned alot about yoga for my blog, but now I am trying to dive in and practice what I preach and give a real opinion. With my injuries from my accidents this was a struggle for me😢
I’m 44. Just started looking into yoga. Definitely wouldn’t have done this in my 20s and 30s. Good stuff for sure.
Better now than never :)
My knee is broken with first move, thank you Sir
this guy underestimates just how outta shape people can be ive been working out the last week feeling great but i still having trouble holding poses as long as this guy :)
Copying Dean isn't the point. Doing what you can, modifying when necessary is. No one should expect to be able to do this like he does exactly.
@@ManFlowYoga yea your right sry i didn't mean to be so critical , i really actually enjoyed it ty
@@Cryptic_Keeper glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks not a man but this was nice. I kinda pressed my calf to the seat of the chair instead of holding on to the wall. I am fine holding on to the wall but the chair was a challenge. Definitely felt core muscles and muscles in my legs. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos.
Thank you for the feedback! While MFY was created with men and their specific needs in mind, we encourage anyone to utilize our content. Keep up the good work!
Just started now and it feels so relieving
Awesome! You're off to a good start :)
Yoga is the best medicine for the body and the mind
Thank you. This will be on repeat for the week!
Awesome 👏🏻 just done this workout
Great job! Keep that ball rolling!
Thank you and God bless Came here for stress management and to become flexible.
Thank you! Loved the thorough explanation!
We're really glad you enjoyed it so much!
Really well explained video, easily to follow and a good beginner work out!
So glad you enjoyed it!
First time trying this. I realized how fat I am…. But, my back and neck pain has been sooo intense to where i was starting to mentally struggle. I couldn’t keep up, but I feel so happy now. Blood is flowing and this is so wonderful!!!
We all have to start somewhere! Good job doing what you could.
Thank you
You got it! If you haven't already be sure to subscribe to our channel, we're adding new content every week.
You are a very good instructor. Your directions are very clearly detailed, and you explain the purpose of each pose. I will subscribe and follow. And of course, thank you for the time and effort you put into this.
Thank you brother.😊
Glad you enjoyed the lesson!
Hey Dean. Awesome stuff. I’m certainly flexible. & I kinda know the poses. I just can’t stay up in some of them. I need to work on balance. Following your other balance video still
That's great to hear! Keep up the good work, it'll require consistency :)
Thanks bro. 👋🏻 🇵🇪
Much appreciated 🙏🏼 gained a follower here 💪
And we appreciate you!
@@ManFlowYoga got my fat ass working! Lol. I love this shit! 💪
Really good stuff for us beginners.
Thank you
Time for complete beginners first question: do i need to do any stretch exercises before or can i jump directly into the routine? ☺️
This is beginner-friendly and you can jump right into it :)
Felt good!
Thank you for this; it is excellent!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this. The low lunges were rough for me however, I have a dodgy right knee. I seemed to feel most of the action in the glutes as I was supposed to, but also the lead leg's quad more than anything too. Perhaps because my quads are under-developed?
Soreness and additional tightness like that is from doing something you don't do often. And feel free to use a pillow or pad for your knee in low lunge, no need being in pain or discomfort if it's avoidable.
Thanks 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
51 yoa and going to windsurfing and sailing next summer . My overall fitness, flexibility and balance have become garbage . I started skateboarding to work on balance and having fun with it . However , it’s clear I need for some foundational work and started to explore the idea of yoga . This beginner stuff seems like a good place to start. How many days a week would be suggested for starters ?
Start with at least 3x a week and then build up from there.
Thank you for sharing this kind of content, it's really helpful. By the way.
I have a question, Do I need to keep my breath for a small period of time in every exercise o I can breath normal ... Thank you for you answer.
PD: My apologize for my English.
This is sort of off topic, but I had no idea there's another channel that he does on UA-cam called the "Better Man" podcast something where he talks about life issues and tips on what you can do to adjust to them, I believe. I just found it and was blown away on how good it is. It really is good. I had no idea it was on UA-cam and surprised there's no link from this Man Flow page to tell you.
Thank you for bringing that to our attention and for supporting our podcast! We'll actually be sharing some podcast reels here on the MFY UA-cam channel soon.
Thanks a lot, Dean!
SHould you do this routine before or after a work out?
Depends on the workout. If you’re lifting heavy or doing cardio, then no.
We would say before but honestly either works.
Good video
Bruh that very first lunge got me realizing im reaaaalllly out of shape lmao struggling 20 seconds in 😂🤣
But now you know what needs to be worked on!
@@ManFlowYoga exactly! Thanks for the video, I'm going to start incorporating this into my daily routine.
Hi, i remember signing up with Yoga Flow a couple years back and was so busy that i didn't try one workout. Shame on me!
Well, it's a new day, and I'll try this workout. Good day!
We all have to start somewhere, or in your case restart. Welcome back to the mat!
I have a question. My nose is blocked much of the time, unless very active. If I can only breathe in and out through my mouth, can I still do these workouts?
Need it easier than this.
You don't have to be able to do everything. We recommend taking breaks, pausing, modifying., do what it takes to get through a workout. What you're not able to do is what you can continue to focus on improving.
Hi Dean can you tell me what you mean by 'squeeze' certain body parts? Like is that just flexing? Thx man❤
what's the name playlist for these? I tried to find it in your channel, but I cant'. I managed only to find part 1 and 2 from YT suggestion. Thank you
we might not have them organized into a playlist on youtube yet. if you search "yoga for complete beginners" on the search function of our channel you should find all of them. sorry for it being a bit more difficult!
@ManFlowYoga allright!
I wish there was an option to accomplish the same thing as the first exercise with going down on each knee. I have a really stiff toe on one foot from a bunionectomy surgery and it's challenging to bend the toe quite like that. Is there something that could be used as a replacement?
Untuck the toes on your back foot if it helps.
@@ManFlowYoga , thanks. That seems like a simple solution, although I feel there will be less stability and/or balance control that way. It's worth a shot, for sure.
@@laniec.f.2531 use a wall or chair for the added balance. No need to be in pain and in fear of falling over. Consider it a modification :)
I can't get down on one knee 😢. Any modifications?
Use a pillow or cushion? Something to soften it and bring the ground up a little for you.
Do you have a recommendation on what the better time of day might be to do this routine?
I prefer early morning 4-5am again the word ….
Prefer is vital for You so do yoga @ the convenient time You prefer
Everyone is different but most people prefer the morning.
Padding or no padding hurts my knees as they crunch from osteoarthritis
Would something like a pillow, with extra padding, help?
Thank you but have tried
Is this best before or after meditation?........ Is this best morning or right before bedtime?
I wouldn't do this right before bed, morning would be more appropriate.
Hi dean how do i release my hamstrings?!
Can women follow this too?
Of course! Our content was created with men and their needs in mind but we encourage everyone to utilize it.
wow this was hard, weightlifting just makes your body heavier
Thank you for the honest feedback. Hope you follow along to the whole series!
Would like to purchase the yoga mat bundle for my husband. We are Canadian but living in Texas at the moment. When I try to purchase this bundle, it goes to a blank screen when I try to purchase. Any suggestions? Thank you.
We can easily ship to you in Texas! Try this link:
shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/equipment/products/man-flow-yoga-cork-yoga-mat-cork-yoga-block-set-bundle
or this one
shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/equipment/products/mfy-cork-yoga-mat
If the problem persists please drop us an email at help@manflowyoga.com
Can we do the low lunges without having our knees touch the floor? Unfortunately my knees are no good for that position.
Try a pillow or cushion under your knee :)
I’ve just started today doing this for the first time, as I usually run and weight train but have gotten a bit stiff. I’m finding that with the exercise my back is coming into play and it’s making it sore. Any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong?
Soreness just means you're doing something your body needs time to adjust to.
No, I need to see someone like me try this. I get showing what it should look like but I'm nowhere near doing any of this.
Understood. Modifications are important, so don't worry about looking like Dean. Focus on what YOU can do.
The mic visually bothers me .
Who did you study with?
You can read all about Dean's yoga to being a yoga instructor here:
manflowyoga.com/about-us/
hello, I'm a beginner.. is it possible to build muscle mass with yoga. thanks
Yes, it is! But if you combine it with yoga with other exercises, like lifting, you'll see even more.
You should join our Free 7 Day Beginner's Yoga Challenge to get started on the right foot:
manflowyoga.com/7-day-beginners-yoga-for-men-challenge/
Hey man are you timing stuff in the vid, the first excise kinda miffed me cause I was just following you and couldn’t tell if your actually keeping time or not
I'm not timing it to the second, but I have a general idea of how long it is to be held and you should be doing it at the same time as me in these follow-along workouts.
@@ManFlowYogathank you! I’ve been putting stuff together from several of your videos and making my own routine , it’s been a week and I think I’m an inch taller and have been pain free and more relaxed, thanks for the free content brother
The very first step is difficult for a beginner. I can’t bend my knee like that.m
Then you would need to modify that pose so you can do it without causing any sort of pain.
goodness it’s been a while since i’ve stretched. this was tough!
Really glad you challenged yourself and found it rewarding.
I can’t stand on my knee… can I put a pillow under it?
Yes! A pillow or knee pad is a great idea.
❤️💖🙏💖❤️
Sometimes the basics are the best.
No spaghetti poses for me.
Should put in the title “equipment required” just a little friendly advice
Thank you for the feedback. You can always modify by using a stack of books for a block or a belt for a strap.
I ended up standing up and holding up my arms because this beginning position hurt the crude out of my knee
It's important to modify when necessary!
He is sure. This is his about us. We know they, this about all things this.
We should have led with knee pad😅
Good point! Thank you for the feedback :)
I’m doing it was hard I wanna be a savage 😅
Dude, you’re going to hate it when you’re 60!
Not if we keep up the yoga :)
How Im supposed to concentrate is u have the most perfect body and don't wear a shirt lol
Sure will power. You can do it.
not bad but as a 60 year old man i cant even get to the first position !!!
Do what you can and modify when necessary.
I tried, but man… the amount he talked was not for me.
Fortunately there are so many instructors here on UA-cam. Thanks for giving it a shot!
The first 5 minutes is a low lunge....hunh? Why so long in one pose?
It's important. And I doubt your hips are as flexible as your fingers on this keyboard.
@@ManFlowYoga you could have made an intelligent response to my question...says a lot about you. Maybe if you spent more time developing your personality as you did with your vids id be impressed.
@@jeffhogan3433 i'd**
Had a rough morning, sorry I took it out on you, bud.
Hope you don't hate low lunges forever
@@ManFlowYoga happens to all of us. Hope your day gets better!
I just wasn't sure if I was supposed to hold the pose that long or not. I have been doing one of your other 10 minute vids consistently for about 2 weeks now. Its been great. I like your delivery because most yoga vid instructors talk as if you were an infant.
@@jeffhogan3433 You do want to be doing them for a long time, so that hold time is helpful there. you can hold stretches for up to 5 minutes as long as you're still feeling it working and it's not hurting.
Who's Indian here 😂
👇
this was just … bad. This doesn’t feel like yoga at all. I didn’t like it, didn’t feel “stretched” at all. Just painful trying to hold these poses for way too long and listening to his annoying endless drivel.
This is not beginner
It can be with modifications
Workout good, constant talking when I'm trying to concentrate bad
you can always mute the video?
I play fucking rocket league and it pusses me the fuck off thanks for this video
this video would be so much better if you just talked a little bit less, it almost makes me angry at you when im trying to relax hahaha
Why do yoga instructor love to talk. Just get to the pose.
Why do you feel the need to complain on a FREE workout? Don't like it, move on. It's a Beginner class, so thorough instruction is needed.
do you have pectus excavatum? i have a similar chest to yours only reason im asking.