YOGA FOR MEN

Enhance Strength, Flexibility, and Mental Resilience

For over 40 years, I’ve dedicated myself to the practice and teaching of yoga. My genuine mission is to cultivate a connection among men with an authentic form of yoga that has been embraced by males for millennia.
Thomas Gloor

Yoga, recognized as one of the oldest training systems worldwide, endures today and has roots traced back to its development by men. Surprisingly, despite its historical origins, men in the West often shy away from embracing yoga. Is yoga exclusively for women? In Switzerland, for instance, a staggering 80% of yoga practitioners are women.

The media commonly portrays the image of individuals achieving fitness, beauty, and flexibility through yoga, predominantly featuring women in flawless poses, symbolizing self-discovery and enlightenment with apparent ease. The pervasive representation of yoga as a panacea for all problems contributes to its association with esoteric and soft stereotypes, dissuading many men from exploring its benefits. Currently, only one percent of men actively engage in yoga.

Understanding Yoga’s Essence and Objectives

Originally crafted by men, yoga was historically a male-dominated practice. Contrary to common misconceptions, the primary goal of yoga is not merely the pursuit of a beautiful and flexible physique. Instead, it serves as a mental science, focusing on managing thoughts and emotions to achieve absolute freedom in thought and action. Physical exercises within yoga are instrumental tools rather than the ultimate goal of the practice.

The Mechanism of Yoga

Yoga prompts a mental limit experience through physical challenges, inducing stress for many practitioners. By cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness, individuals can discern their reactions to such stimuli, prompting reflection on the optimal response to various situations. The interconnected nature of thoughts, emotions, breathing, and the body aligns with both yoga philosophy and contemporary quantum physics.

Yoga philosophy emphasizes that everything is connected. In essence, one’s reaction to a situation is a dynamic interplay of thoughts, emotions, body, and breathing. The objective of yoga is to train an optimal response to external or internal stimuli, acknowledging that while external influences may be beyond control, our reactions are within our grasp – a fundamental tenet of yoga.

Overcoming Challenges: Why Men Should Embrace Yoga

Yoga becomes a transformative practice when individuals recognize the profound connection between their inner state and external experiences. Engaging in physical yoga exercises helps individuals influence their emotions and thoughts positively. This realization empowers individuals to navigate situations self-determinedly, fostering clarity, inner peace, and resilience in everyday life.

In essence, practicing yoga allows men to embody the principle, „As within, so without,“ enabling them to proactively shape their responses to external circumstances. Ultimately, this leads to heightened clarity, inner tranquility, and enhanced resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

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COURSE DATA

WEDNESDAY

Weekly course
8.00 – 9.00 pm
February 21st until April 10th, 2024

Cost
8 Lessons at 60 Minutes, CHF 216.–

Location:
Quartiertreff Riedmatt, Riedmatt 3, 6300 Zug

Trainer: Thomas Gloor

Who is Thomas Gloor - read

From Banker to Yogateacher

Originally, I come from the world of finance. For over ten years, I worked in the banking and financial sector.

During this time, I had the privilege of working with renowned companies such as Marc Rich and, most recently, at Bank Vontobel in Zurich and Hong Kong.

In 1990, I followed my intuition and shifted my focus from the external world to the internal. I wanted to delve into the mysteries of human life. For three years, I explored India, Southeast Asia, and Japan, uncovering and internalizing many secret wisdoms about the true nature of human beeings.

Over 37 years, I have acquired the ability to decode this ancient knowledge and adapt it for the modern individual.