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Mental health and personal crisis idea as a tree shaped as a face losing leaves as an anxiety and human stress symbol in relation to Yoga as an Antidote to Modern Life for Men

08. Aug

David Balfe

mental health, Yoga

Men’s Mental Health – Yoga as an Antidote to Modern Life for Men

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Who's with me?

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I was reminded today of this quote by AG Mohan on

I was reminded today of this quote by AG Mohan on the importance of not getting caught up in our thoughts.

Yoga teaches us that we can develop discernment of our thoughts through movement, breathing and meditation.

By stepping away from our mental process, we can become the observer of our minds.

Thoughts continue to come and go, but a steady focus on our breathing and posture, prevents us from becoming caught up in them.

Over time, we develop the skills to discern which thoughts serve us and which thoughts don't.

Remember that our thoughts become our feelings, our feelings become our actions and our actions become our results.

You have the power to choose.

“Be Stronger Than Your Excuses” is an invitati

“Be Stronger Than Your Excuses” is an invitation to go beyond your limits and to let go of the excuses that stop you going after life’s desires.

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This picture came up on my Facebook memories from

This picture came up on my Facebook memories from 10 years ago, when I really did give zero fucks in life.

It probably wasn't the most balanced of attitudes, but I was living a hedonistic lifestyle. I was flying high in my IT career and I was a successful rave promoter and dj.

I really didn't have much else to think about.

Oh how life changes you over the course of 10 years... I have had my arse handed to me on a plate more times than I can imagine.

From becoming a dad in my late 30s and letting go of my old way of life. To starting and then letting go of a 6 figure business. Then falling from the top of a career ladder. With so many ups and downs in between.

Then there were the horrors we all went through collectively during the last few years, coupled with the constant bombardment of fear porn and alarmism we are subjected to...

It's no wonder so many of us feel disregulated and on edge, simmering not far away from boiling point or teetering on the edge of burnout and breakdown!!

So this quote from the late great Bill Hicks is a timely reminder to me that it's all just a ride.

You can choose which thoughts to entertain.

You can choose where to direct your attention and your energy.

You have the choice to stay stuck in the past, stuck worrying about a possible future, or ground yourself and live in the present moment.

Commit to hobbies and practices that support your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

Follow your passions and find your purpose.

Be the hero of your own story.

Have a blessed weekend.

Dragn Dave 🫶🏼🐉❤️

The power of brotherhoodl! After a random chat l

The power of brotherhoodl!

After a random chat last week with @rhys_thomas33 we talked about some issues he was having setting up his booking and payment systems for his breathwork and mentoring business.

So, with my tech geek head on, I offered to spend some time on Zoom and help him lay the foundations to get his system up and running.

In exchange, Rhys facilitated a breathwork session for me. Feeling flat and pretty exhausted, with disrupted sleep and a million things to think about. My intention for the session was gratitude for where I am and how far I've come.

To be guided by another brother, fellow @integrativebreath graduate and @men_withoutmasks initiate was greatly appreciated.

As space holders and facilitators, often our own practice is all we have time for (certainly in my experience), so to be able to hand the reigns over to someone like Rhys, who expertly guided me during the session was very much needed.

I'm always amazed by the power of this practice, it really is like a defrag for the mind and a reset for the nervous system!

Awesome day out with the @northernstrength_ lads f

Awesome day out with the @northernstrength_ lads for a mission up Helvellyn and Striding Edge in thick cloud. Starting in Glenridding, we did a 12k circuit up to the peak and down to Red Tarn, where I took a cheeky and well needed dip in the water.

Stopped off for a couple of pints before heading off to our accommodation for the night accompanied by great food, more beers and many laughs.

Cannot beat a good adventure and a bit of danger ⛰️

#helvellyn #stridingedge #lakedistrict #wainwrights #hikingadventures #coldwater #swireledge

I'm just sitting down at last following an amazing

I'm just sitting down at last following an amazing weekend climbing Helvellyn with the lads, topped off by my first conscious connected breathwork and sound journey since our retreat in May.

It was wonderful to guide this group in a conscious connected breathwork journey, which finished with a relaxing soundbath.

Welcoming new and experienced breathers into the space, everybody embraced the experience and felt the benefits of this simple yet powerful practice. I always love hearing people's shares and insights they gain. Trusting their breath, their bodies, and their intuition.

Thank you so much to Michelle at @peppermint_hotyoga for inviting me into your lovely studio to guide these warriors!

So much gratitude for this work and this journey. It is a privilege to be in service to the highest good of other people ❤️🐉

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Have you experienced the benefits of Conscious Con

Have you experienced the benefits of Conscious Connected Breathwork? Join me this Sunday, September 17th at @peppermint_hotyoga in St Helens, 6pm to 8pm to experience the power of this dynamic breathing practice.

I will guide you in pranayama and breathing meditation to ground and prepare, before taking you on your breathwork journey. We will finish with sound bathing using crystal singing bowls and other instruments.

Link is in the bio to book your spot! Or go to:
https://www.dragnyoga.com/class/conscious-connected-breathwork-sound-bath/

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