Sit Down, Be Quiet: A modern guide to yoga and mindful living
By (Author) Michael James Wong
By (author) The Boys of Yoga
HarperCollins Publishers
Thorsons
18th April 2018
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization
Gender studies: men and boys
Yoga (as a philosophy)
Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice
Mindfulness
Emotions and emotional intelligence
Psychology of gender
Social attitudes
Coping with / advice about stress
Paperback
224
Width 159mm, Height 216mm, Spine 12mm
520g
Some guys think yoga makes you less of a man, the truth is it makes you a better one.
In todays society, being a man is tough. There is a set of unspoken rules that govern the way men are supposed to act and behave act tough, dont cry, win at all costs and these rules are passed down from generation to generation. BUT a shift has happened and the world has opened up to a more conscious way of living, a more compassionate way of living.
Boys of Yogas Sit Down, Be Quiet is a straightforward book for the modern male whos ready to step in and start taking control of their own identity and mental well-being. Its time to smash the stereotypes and appreciate that Its cool to be kind, self- aware and non-judgemental. Through practising yoga working inside as well as out and adopting a mindful approach to the everyday, this book celebrates the way in which guys can take the first steps to a healthier, happier life in the here and now.
I love it! Sit Down, Be Quiet is fantastic. I love the message of BOYS OF YOGA and the new conversation theyre bringing to the world. Katie Strick, Feature Writer, Evening Standard
Michael James Wong has started a movement that is a true connection point for our global community helping to give a voice to all the guys out there ready to step onto the mat. As a man, having the confidence in a spandex world isn't easy, but it just got a lot easier with Boys of Yoga leading the way. Alan Steel, Wanderlust UK
Boys of Yoga has opened the floodgates of yoga to dudes around the globe! The BOYS movement, spearheaded by Michael James Wong, is edgy, exciting, raw, real, and sexy!! As an instructor who has been on the yoga path for nearly 15 years, it's inspiring to see yoga presented in a way that is inclusive for ALL!!! Tavis Eliot, International Yoga Teacher and Founder of Holistic Flow Yoga
It is an invitation to Boys and men alike to jump in to the great practice of Yoga. It is pretty and raw, smart and sweet. Youll love it, too. Annie Carpenter, Yoga Teacher & Founder of SmartFlow Yoga
Michael James Wong is a culture and lifestyle consultant, International yoga teacher and founder of Boys of Yoga.
Boys of Yoga is a global movement helping to challenge and shift stereotypes of men in yoga. Michael is a leading voice in the modern wellness world. He lectures throughout US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and NZ, leading classes, talks and events across the world.