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The following is an excerpt of the book, The Power of Yoga for Men<\/a> and interview with co-author Caleb Jude Packham<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Through their own personal trauma of losing a parent at a young age, and being put up for adoption at only 5 weeks old, yoga has been a life-long teacher and healer for Londoner\u2019s Caleb Jude Packham<\/a> and Jarod Chapman<\/a>. Over the last 5 years, their personal mission has been to share the power of yoga with men across the world, and there\u2019s no stopping them! Together they created a platform for sharing the ancient practice and philosophy of yoga for the modern day man. And so, Wellness Warrior<\/a> was born.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their new book <\/span>The Power of Yoga for Men<\/span><\/a> is a simple guide to building strength, mental clarity and emotional fitness. From breath practices, 40+ asanas and poses, meditations, and timed sequences, the book breaks everything down into simple terms, along with clear definitions and instructions. Leaving no excuses. <\/span><\/p>\n

From Rob the Royal Marine in recovery, to Nate hitting burn out after working 4 jobs, and Max surviving a serious brain injury. <\/span> The inspiring first person stories from men included in the book really prove how yoga has helped to transform their lives, helping them to cope with stress, depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n

We sat down with Wellness Warrior, Caleb Jude Packham, to talk about the new book: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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So, how did you and Jarod actually meet?<\/b><\/h3>\n

We met about 15 years ago as we both ran a private personal training studio in West London. We founded Wellness Warrior in 2018 recognising the rising men\u2019s mental health crisis. Our platform was created for men to access yoga as a complimentary healing tool.<\/span><\/p>\n

What inspired you and Jarod to write your new book, The Power of Yoga for Men?<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are a lot of misconceptions about what yoga is to most men. The idea that yoga is just for women, it\u2019s not a proper workout, it takes up too much time, all yoga is the same. We wanted to debunk these myths and write a book that speaks to men in an easy and relatable way \u2013 man to man \u2013 inspiring them to the mat to experience the power of yoga. <\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the most important thing someone can learn from your new book?<\/b><\/h3>\n

When practiced daily and consistently, yoga is truly life-changing. That\u2019s because yoga isn\u2019t just a physical practice. Unlike other physical activities, such as sports and gym, yoga also enhances mental and emotional fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you find the true life stories of different men in the book, and which story stood out to you the most?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Over the years, Jarod and I have had the privilege of meeting all sorts of guys from every walk of life, each with their own unique story of how yoga found them and changed their lives. Whilst each man\u2019s story in our book is equally as important and inspiring, Rob\u2019s story stands out. As an ex-serviceman, he has made it his personal mission to ensure men returning home from conflict can access yoga and heal through the practices.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Why do you think men are currently facing a mental health crisis?<\/b><\/h3>\n

I think a lot of men struggle with upholding the traditional masculine ideals of being strong, capable and emotionally solid. But a lot of men are suffering in silence. Men don\u2019t typically express their emotional truth and this internalisation can lead to a man being in crisis. This has been magnified over the past few years due to the pandemic.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Why men need this practice in their life:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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