25/04/2026
Historically, yoga was practiced by men 💡
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RESEARCH | Despite yoga's growing popularity, men remain underrepresented in yoga classes and activities. This research aimed to investigate the factors that encourage or discourage men from practicing yoga, shed light on this gender disparity, and identify strategies to boost male participation.
The findings revealed that men were more inclined to adopt yoga when they received support and encouragement from their social circle. During their yoga journey, men often had to confront societal perceptions that yoga primarily requires flexibility and is predominantly practiced by women. However, these misconceptions often dissipated once they experienced the multifaceted benefits of yoga firsthand.
The article proposes several approaches to overcome these barriers, such as increasing the visibility of male yoga practitioners, tailoring marketing strategies to appeal to men, offering classes that cater to beginners and address common concerns, and educating men about the diverse benefits of yoga.
The research contributes significantly to understanding gender dynamics in physical activity and promoting inclusivity in health practices in general.
Authors: Jonathan Y. Cagas (Physically Active Lifestyles Research Group, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland | Department of Sports Science, University of the Philippines Diliman | Department of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Mindanao), Stuart J. H. Biddle (Physically Active Lifestyles Research Group, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland), Oscar Castro (Physically Active Lifestyles Research Group, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland | Future Health Technologies, Singapore-ETH Centre, Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise), and Ineke Vergeer (Physically Active Lifestyles Research Group, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland)
Published in the American Journal of Men’s Health
Read more: https://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/research/men-are-likely-to-practice-yoga-when-they-are-supported-and-encouraged-by-their-family-friends-and-partners/
