Why does Dr. Barone do YOGA? Isn't that for girls?

So…. My alarm goes off this morning at 0500.  “YIKES!!!!!!!  - Am I really going to a YOGA class with a room full of women? Is this really for macho manly men like myself?”

Well, I did one full hour of Yoga with an amazing instructor named Pierra. She was extremely strict with her form. We did more strength exercises (primarily core), from what she tells me, than they typically will do in most YOGA classes. I was amazed at some of the 70+ year olds in the class that had better flexibility and stability than the 45 year old male to my right. Flexibility is a key ingredient to proper movement patterns!!! Have you ever wondered if you watched a person’s gait (how they walk) from a distance (And you couldn’t see the skin), what the difference would be between a 20 year old and a 70 year old? ANSWER: Nothing, if the 70 year old has flexibility, strength, good posture and stability.  I explained to the instructor that I am an athlete and a Chiropractor, but although I have always been fit have struggled with flexibility and some of my movement patterns, in various athletic endeavors. She explained how YOGA would be just what the doctor ordered; no pun intended. I left there feeling looser, more relaxed with calmness and energy that was not with me before the class. Definately a great experience that I will continue.  I regularly recommend YOGA to my patients / client because I believe it is one of the most powerful and cost effective investments for your health.

YOGA is now on the Dr. Barone best things to do list for HEALTH, PEFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY!! So what are you waiting for?