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Vom Sofa auf die Yogamatte: Wie du deinen Partner für Yoga begeisterst

From the couch to the yoga mat: How to get your partner excited about yoga

January 28, 2025

Article: From the couch to the yoga mat: How to get your partner excited about yoga

From the couch to the yoga mat: How to get your partner excited about yoga

Because yoga isn’t just for women – Here’s how to convince him to give it a try (and have a great time doing it!)

Let's be honest: How often have you asked yourself how you could get your partner to do yoga with you? While you practice headstands or relax in downward dog, he might be lying on the sofa, watching Netflix or doing another hobby. But what if you just rolled out the mat together? Yoga isn't just for women - and getting started for men is much easier than you think!

With this guide, you can get your boyfriend away from the screen and into the world of asanas. Spoiler: It won't just be good for him, but also for you as a couple!

Why Men Will Love Yoga

Before we get to the tips, it is important to understand why yoga is a real game changer for men too:

  • Better balance: After a long day at work, yoga is perfect for relieving stress – especially if you are often tense or have back problems.
  • More strength and flexibility: Forget the old clichés - yoga not only requires flexibility, but also a lot of strength. Especially in exercises like the warrior or plank, muscles are used that you didn't even know existed.
  • Strengthening the relationship: Yoga can be a wonderful activity for couples. Laughing, sweating and relaxing together – that brings people together!

5 Steps to Get Him Excited about Yoga

1. Sell it as a “workout for real men”

If he thinks yoga is just gentle stretching and incense, enlighten him: Yoga is also an intense full-body workout. Tell him about athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo who do yoga regularly to stay more efficient.

2. Start with a challenge

Make it fun! Men love challenges, so suggest a "who can hold the plank longer" challenge or a small partner workout. Even a few minutes is enough to get him curious.

3. Choose the right style

Not all yoga is the same - and not every style suits everyone. To get started, a dynamic style like Vinyasa Flow could be ideal to refute the cliché of "boring stretching".

4. Make it comfortable

His old sweatpants are fine - the main thing is that he feels comfortable. If you create a pleasant atmosphere (perhaps with his favorite playlist in the background), the start will be much more relaxed.

5. Show him the cool poses

Warrior, tree, plank - these are exercises that challenge him physically but don't put him off. Show him how he can strengthen himself and relax at the same time. Bonus: When he manages downward dog, he'll notice how much more flexible he's becoming!

Doing yoga together – a win-win for both of you

Yoga is not only good for your health, but also for your relationship. Imagine starting the day together with a morning routine or relieving stress with a short session in the evening. Plus, once you've experienced the benefits of yoga, you'll quickly become addicted - maybe you'll even end up being the one who motivates you to get out the mat!

Conclusion

Getting your friend excited about yoga isn't that difficult - you just need a little patience, the right approach and maybe a good dose of humor. So go ahead: roll out the mats, try it out together and discover how much fun it is to experience something new together.

 

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