![]() Spearheading a campaign for Pride Season to highlight the inclusiveness of the company and perhaps counter some stereotypical reactions to what the word "Bro" may conjure up for some. I was able to influence the program in ways that I am proud of. I went on to become a director for Broga® corporate. Men generally find their challenges in the flexibility elements of Broga and women with the upper body strength- the playing fields are leveled and it provides awesome opportunities for all to share in each others successes and breakthroughs. This is not to say that Broga® can not be offered in a gym, in fact it often thrives there for the same reasons but in reverse. The physical challenges are unique from a traditional yoga class but they may feel not as comfortable in a gym, they way some guys don't initially feel comfortable in a yoga studio, so it offers them that level of fitness in a place where they feel supported. Men who started with me 4 years ago have gone on to take 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, I see them around the studio at Crystal Healing Bowl Meditations and Broga® usually becomes part of their practice, not their sole practice and studio owners who commit and give Broga® time to build see the benefits in their bottom line and the way it supports a diverse community. ![]() ![]() It opens the doors of yoga that we want to be opened. It's the class that many women are finally able to convince the guys in their life that they care about to attend. In my experience, Broga® brings more men to the mat, no doubt. I felt that the combination of what I was offering with my Relax Class- a mindful, deeper, subtle body class with the fun, community based, escapist Recharge Class would be complete by adding Broga® to the spectrum of practice I lead. I love the title of being a Broga® instructor but it does not negate or trump being a Yoga Instructor, it adds value to what I offer. I am a yoga instructor who offers Broga®. I wonder how they reconcile Asteya as yogis. However, in many cases, I know they are well aware that we exist. ![]() I always like to hope that those who offer Broga classes who are not licensed are just unaware that this a trademarked brand. I took a Broga certification course and became a licensed instructor. If I was going to offer this style of yoga, I should honor the creator of it. I realized it was the 8 Limbs of Yoga Calling specifically the third Yama, Asteya- Non Stealing. The first class was well received but then the Bruins made it into the playoffs/championship that year and would be playing every Wednesday and the class fizzled. I decided to copy the style and offer up a "Warrior Wednesday" class for guys at a studio I was teaching at. was similar to the cardio/dance break I was offering in my Recharge Yoga Classes. At first it was a challenge to shift some yoga breathing cues to fitness breathing but those subtle shifts made sense to me and supported my practice. Shifting from traditional hatha and vinyasa yoga to fitness elements, all within a very efficient hour of working out and also taking the time to work inwards. I now understood the elements of Broga® that were making it unique. I continued to periodically show up for Broga® class and began to follow Robert's videos on You Tube. Life took a turn in regards to my career path and I found myself a graduate of a 200 hour yoga teacher training program and now offering classes on my own. I also connected that we were the same age and had begun practicing yoga around the same time. I wasn't a yoga teacher at that point, so I didn't understand what was different just that it was different. It was a good hour drive for me on a Saturday Morning, but I was curious. I read an article about Broga® and decided to grab a Groupon Deal to attend classes in Somerville, MA with the creator and co-founder Robert Sidoti. He moved away and I studied with several amazing female teachers, but I did long for another guy to guide my practice. I enjoyed the energy, the understanding of male anatomy and the male psyche that came with his leading of practice.
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