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“Man Enough to Meditate” – Breaking Stereotypes in Men’s Wellness

Gone are the days when “man up” was the solution to stress. More men are embracing self-care through yoga, therapy, and meditation, swapping stoicism for mindfulness.

Celebrities Leading the Way

Akshay Kumar integrates martial arts, yoga, and meditation for holistic fitness.
Anupam Kher is a strong advocate for Transcendental Meditation (TM), inspiring followers through social media.
Ranveer Singh follows active meditation and evening silence to declutter his mind.
Ranbir Kapoor has openly discussed meditation helping him manage ADHD.
From Vir Das and Vidyut Jamwal to Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Hanks, many celebrities are embracing meditation for focus and stress relief.

The Wellness Shift – “Bros Before Burnout”

It’s not just urban men—Instagram reels capture Delhi gym-goers sipping ashwagandha tea and Chennai men doing digital detox labyrinth walks.
Yoga retreats are gaining traction. Raghav Sharma, a yoga group co-founder, recalls:
- “I was a work-hard, party-harder, sleep-never guy. But two panic attacks and a stress ulcer later, I found peace.”

“Macho to Mindful” – Evolving Masculinity

Transcendental Meditation is now a lifeline for many celebrities, seeking solace amid fame and fortune.
Yogi Darshan notes:
- “Men come for back pain—or because their wives pushed them! But they stay for peace of mind.”
The “alpha male” narrative is giving way to men’s circles discussing stress, childhood trauma, and emotions.

“Breaking the Bro Code” – Emotional Intelligence in Men

Men are moving past outdated notions, like “Be strong, don’t cry”.
Meditation coach Manu Singh shares:
- “Earlier, men came dragging their wives along. Now, the women send them alone, saying, ‘he needs this more than I.’”
Society is changing—fathers are parenting differently, bosses are leading with empathy, and men are showing up in relationships with more emotional awareness.

A Lasting Shift

Men’s wellness isn’t a trend—it’s transformation. They are breathing, journaling, meditating—without shame.
Dr. Rukmini Iyer emphasizes:
- “Men often delay seeking help until a crisis. Early emotional literacy—teaching boys it’s okay to feel—is key.”