Sit Down, Be Quiet: A modern guide to yoga and mindful living

Sit Down, Be Quiet: A modern guide to yoga and mindful living
Michael James Wong

The Boys of Yoga

‘Some guys think yoga makes you less of a man, the truth is it makes you a better one.’

In today’s society, being a man is overrated. There is a set of unspoken rules that govern the way men are supposed to act and behave – act tough, don’t 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 Yoga’s Sit Down, Be Quiet is a straightforward book for the modern male who’s ready to step in and start taking control of their own identity and mental well-being. It’s time to smash the stereotypes and appreciate that It’s cool to be kind, self- aware and non-judgemental. Through practising yoga – working inside as well as out and adopting 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.

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This book is dedicated to you, your brother,your dad, your boyfriend, your grandpa,your teacher, your mate, your homie, yourBOYS and any guy ready to step into a moremindful way of living.

Now is the time to begin.

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CONTENTS

COVER (#ue68e27f0-1e2e-58be-b8e9-6160e6fdaded)

TITLE PAGE (#ucacda69c-efb5-5130-96ac-a00a3e4bc995)

COPYRIGHT (#ulink_0e192fe1-f502-54f1-b093-ea9181ff48de)

DEDICATION (#ulink_f2e7163e-9c31-59d0-832f-2b2953359211)

FOREWORD (#ulink_bfea0cb1-ee6f-5e49-84ed-daddf5193677)

ABOUT BOYS OF YOGA (#ulink_6dd15071-b7da-56ca-a65b-01e589b77999)

INTRODUCTION (#ulink_d205c09c-19ba-52b7-98f0-cb7adc58b741)

01 THE PRACTICE

What Is Yoga All About?

02 JUST BREATHE

You’re One Breath Away From Calm

03 WHAT GOES WHERE?

Learning The Basics And How To Get Started

04 INSIDE OUT

It’s Not A Work Out, It’s A Work In

05 KILL THE EGO

Kindness Has No Enemies

06 DON’T FIGHT THE FEELING

Redefining Manly

07 SIT DOWN, BE QUIET

Turn The Volume Down

08 ACTIONS VS REACTIONS

What Is An Action?

09 RIGHT AND LEFT

Not Right And Wrong

10 PRIORITIES

Get Them Straight

11 THE FUTURE IS NOW

If Not Now, When?

LIST OF SEARCHABLE TERMS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR