Instructor - Robert Sidoti - Yoga for Guys

Robert Sidoti

Sport Specific, Workout Support, Strength & Cardio, Flexibility, Rest Days, Technique

Robert Sidoti is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer. He created Broga with the simple goal of bringing the benefits of yoga to more men. Broga represents the culmination of Robert’s vast expertise as a health and fitness professional and the attainment of his goal to create an optimal and balanced Yoga/Fitness Optimal Living program.

With his personality, commitment to promoting men’s health, and deep love of yoga, Robert is known as a passionate, innovative, and skilled teacher of energetic, fun, challenging, and mildly addictive classes.

Robert has received certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Karma Kids NYC, and has studied yoga for athletic peak performance with Swami Sitaramananda at the Sivananda Vendanta Centre, and has a 200-hour certification through Kira Ryder, founder of Lulubandhas and the Ojai Yoga Crib.

He leads workshops and retreats nationally at centers like Kripalu Center and Internationally in Costa Rica, Tulum Mexico, Ireland, and at national events such as Yoga Reaches Out. He lives on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, in Massachusetts.

Robert Sidoti Programs

Yoga 101 for Guys

Strength & Stretch: Yoga for Guys

Robert Sidoti Classes

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Adv. Beginner & Up

5 Poses for Flexibility

Discover the power of simplicity with this class focused on five accessible and effective poses to maintain and improve your flexibility and mobility. Targeting key areas like your back, hips, shoulders, and hamstrings, these poses are perfect for increasing mobility and range of motion while relieving tension and discomfort. You’ll practice each pose individually to build confidence and then combine them into a short, complete flow. This class is a great reminder that even a small, consistent effort can have big benefits. Make this quick sequence a daily habit and feel the difference in your body and mind!

Sun Salutation Breakdown

Master the fundamentals of Sun Salutations—a foundational sequence in yoga, with this step-by-step breakdown. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to refine your technique, this class will help you move with better form, breath control, and efficiency. Robert guides you through each posture, making the sequence more accessible, functional, and beneficial for your body. By the end, you’ll feel more confident flowing through Sun Salutations in any practice. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to improve their foundation!

Adv. Beginner & Up

5 Best Daily Stretches

Start your day, break up your workday, or wind down with these 5 essential daily stretches—plus 2 bonus poses! Whether it’s first thing in the morning, after the gym, while playing with your kids, or before bed, this short sequence is a gift to your body. These simple, effective stretches are perfect for maintaining flexibility, easing tension, and feeling refreshed anytime you need it. Make this routine a part of your day, and your body will thank you!

Stretch & Stress Relief

Loosen up, unwind, and let go of tension with this accessible, full-body stretch. Designed to target common tight areas—hamstrings, hips, back, and shoulders—this class is perfect for beginners or anyone who thinks yoga isn’t for them. With a simple, no-nonsense approach, you’ll move at a comfortable pace, making it easy to relieve stress, improve mobility, and feel better in your body. Take a break, stretch it out, and reset—you’ll be glad you did.

Strength and Cardio

Adv. Beginner & Up

This class hits your core from all kinds of angles! You will feel the burn in such a good way, feeling your core get the safe and effective workout it needs to support all of your other movements on and off the mat! We hit the core lying on the back, hands and knees, on your forearms, in planks and much more! Have fun!

Strength and Cardio

Adv. Beginner & Up

Kick Start Your Day

Start your day with purpose, energy, and strength. This quick, no-nonsense workout gets your body moving with dynamic Sun Salutations to warm up and stretch, followed by functional strength movements like air squats, push-ups, and core-focused forearm side planks (with modifications offered). You'll finish with a few targeted stretches to reset your muscles and a brief moment to center yourself before tackling the day ahead. Move, breathe, and step into your day feeling strong, focused, and ready to take on anything.

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga Flow Class

This full-body Vinyasa flow strikes the perfect balance between strength and flexibility, moving at an accessible, moderate pace so you never feel rushed. Expect a mix of traditional yoga poses, planks, lunges, and balancing postures to challenge your stability and build functional strength. You'll leave this practice feeling strong, stretched, and accomplished, wrapping up with a well-earned soothing Savasana to reset and recharge. Perfect for anyone looking for a solid, energizing flow!

Yoga for Baseball

This class is designed specifically for baseball players looking to improve mobility, prevent injuries, and enhance performance on the field. You'll target key areas like shoulders, hips, hamstrings, and core—all essential for powerful throws, explosive sprints, and strong swings. Expect shoulder mobility work to keep your throwing arm healthy, hamstring stretches to reduce the risk of pulls, and rotational movements and core exercises to build stability for better hitting and throwing mechanics. Even if you're not a baseball player, this class delivers functional strength and flexibility that benefits anyone. Up your game, move better, and gain a competitive edge with yoga!

Adv. Beginner & Up

Enhance your range of motion, flexibility, and core strength to improve your golf swing and overall performance on the course. This class focuses on hip and trunk mobility, core stability, and rotational strength, helping you generate more power, improve follow-through, and regain (or add) distance to your shots. Golf is highly one-sided, with repetitive swings that can create imbalances. This sequence works to even things out while targeting key areas like the shoulders, hips, core, and hamstrings—all essential for a fluid, pain-free swing. You'll also sharpen your mental game, using breath control and focus techniques to stay relaxed and visualize every shot with confidence. Whether you're looking to increase power, prevent injuries, or fine-tune your focus, this class gives you the tools to up your game and play at your best.

Yoga for Men 101: 2 Welcome Back

This is the second class in the Yoga for Men 101 series, designed to be an accessible and practical introduction to yoga for men of all backgrounds and abilities. With straightforward language, approachable postures, and a no-nonsense approach, this class makes it easy to build strength, improve flexibility, and boost energy—all while helping you feel more balanced and focused in daily life. Stick with it, and you’ll start to notice real changes in how you move, how you feel, and how you show up in the world. Ready to keep going? Let’s get back on the mat!

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga for Men 101: 4 Becoming a Priority

This is Class 4 of the Yoga for Men 101 series, and it’s all about showing up for yourself and making your health a priority. In this session, you’ll work on hip mobility, core strength, spinal twists, and standing poses that challenge your legs and improve overall stability. Whether you’re following the full series or just looking for a solid, well-rounded yoga class, this session is designed to push you in a positive, energizing way—helping you build strength, flexibility, and confidence on and off the mat. Keep coming back, keep putting in the work, and enjoy the benefits of movement!

Yoga for Men 101: 1 Begin

This foundational class is designed specifically for men looking to start their yoga journey, focusing on the unique needs of the male body. Whether you're new to yoga, feeling stiff, or just want to move better, this session will help you build core strength, improve hip and spine mobility, and increase flexibility in those notoriously tight areas. No matter your shape, size, or ability, this class is accessible, practical, and designed to help you feel better—both on and off the mat. Give it a try and experience the benefits of yoga for yourself!

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga for Men 101: 3 Getting Stronger

Welcome to Class 3 of the Yoga for Men 101 series! While this series isn’t strictly progressive, each class builds in intensity—and this session is designed to challenge you a bit more than the first two. Expect a mix of Sun Salutations, traditional standing poses, core work, and more to help you build strength, stability, and flexibility. Whether you’re following the full series or jumping in for a standalone session, this class will push you in all the right ways. If you’ve made it this far in the series, you’re likely starting to feel the benefits of yoga—more mobility, better balance, and a stronger body. Keep going, and enjoy the progress!

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga for Men 101: 5 You're the Man

This is it—the final class in the Yoga for Men 101 series! This session brings it all together, combining the core work, mobility drills, standing poses, and strength-building movements you’ve been working on throughout the series. You’ll even mix in some HIIT-style elements to push yourself a little further. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations—you’ve put in the effort, and hopefully, you’re feeling stronger, more flexible, and more connected to your breath and body. If you’re jumping in for the first time, welcome—this is a great standalone class to challenge yourself. No matter where you started, the most important thing is that you showed up. Enjoy the work and progress, and keep moving forward!

Adv. Beginner & Up

Squat Sun Salutation Flow

Designed with the male body in mind, this class puts a unique spin on traditional Sun Salutations by incorporating squats—making forward bending more accessible, especially for those with back discomfort. This practice is strength-focused, mobility-enhancing, and beginner-friendly, targeting common tight areas while refining balance, focus, and breath control. Expect a solid stretch, functional movement, and a powerful flow to keep your body strong, flexible, and ready for anything.

Get Your Day Started

Start your day with intentional movement, breathing with a positive and inspired mindset. This practice will help in reducing the aches and pains you may feel when you wake in the morning! This practice offers some play in balance, stretches the key sticky areas we all have, works on some strength (something we all need) and will sharpen your listening and paying attention skills. Throughout the practice you will be prompted to breathe, take a few deep and releasing breaths, releasing some surface stress or tensions and freeing not only the body up but the mind too! Have a beautiful day!!

Power Functional Vinyasa

This class is designed to push your limits, build full-body strength, and boost endurance—giving you the best of both a workout and a deep, functional stretch. Expect squats, push-ups, lunges, twists, and bends—movements that are essential for keeping your body strong, mobile, and injury-free in daily life. You’ll challenge yourself, break a sweat, and feel accomplished, while also finding moments to stretch, breathe, and clear your mind. Need to scale up or down? Modify as needed and make it work for you. Move with purpose, train smart, and enjoy the results!

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga for Tennis

Step onto the court with more mobility, focus, and breath control with this tennis-specific yoga class. Designed for both pre-game preparation and post-game recovery, this session targets key areas like shoulders, hips, and core to build strength, flexibility, and resilience where you need it most. You’ll also work on breath control, a crucial tool for managing fatigue and staying composed during long rallies and intense matches. And because tennis is just as much a mental game as it is physical, this class helps you stay focused, shake off frustration, and play with more confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned player, just getting started, or simply need to stretch your hips, shoulders and legs, yoga can give you the edge to move better, recover faster, and play smarter.

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga for Football

This class is designed to build strength, flexibility, stamina, and mobility, making it perfect for football players and anyone looking for a well-rounded, athletic yoga practice. Whether you’re on the field or just want to move better in daily life, this session will challenge your bodyweight strength with planks and push-ups, increase spinal mobility for resilience, and stretch out tight, overworked muscles to enhance recovery. Football takes a toll on the body, but so do weightlifting, intense workouts, and even long hours sitting at a desk. This class helps improve performance, prevent injuries, and build functional mobility—whether you’re training for a game or just want to feel stronger and more agile. Step up your training and experience the benefits of yoga!

Workout Support

Adv. Beginner & Up

Pre-Game Routine

Get your body primed and ready with this dynamic warm-up designed for athletes and active guys preparing for a workout, game, or any physical activity. This class focuses on mobility, balance, stretching, and breathwork to wake up your joints, loosen key muscles, and prepare you for explosive movements like running, jumping, and lateral agility. Use it before a game, before a workout, or even as a morning routine to kickstart your day. You'll finish with a few moments of breathwork and a positive mindset so you can step into your activity—or your day—feeling focused, loose, and ready to perform.

Adv. Beginner & Up

Yoga for Soccer

Whether you're warming up before a match or recovering after, this class is designed to keep you strong, mobile, and injury-free on the field. Soccer (football) demands a lot from your hamstrings, hips, and lower body, and this session will help release tension, improve flexibility, and maintain balance without overstretching. By targeting the muscles soccer takes a toll on, you’ll increase mobility, enhance performance, and reduce the risk of injury—so you can play harder and recover faster. Perfect for soccer players, runners, or anyone with tight hips and hamstrings. Use this class to stay at the top of your game!