'Broga': Beer and yoga mix for mens' health

Yoga is being combined with beer in a push to boost mens’ physical and mental health.

Free ‘Broga’ classes are being held at The Hack in Port Melbourne, encouraging pint-adoring blokes to get fit in more ways than one.

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Instructor Nim Rotenberg told 9NEWS a couple of frothies “may help men loosen up for poses.”

“It’ll definitely open up your hamstrings,” Mr Rotenberg told 9NEWS with a laugh.

Apart from physical benefits, broga also helps men together to chat- which is essential for good mental health.

“The kind of guys inclined to try this are the kind of guys who might open up, make a connection…and try something new,” The Hack owner Chris Nicholls  said.

While classes are complementary, participants are encouraged to donate to mental health organisation Beyond Blue.

In Australia, one in eight men will experience depression; a staggering six out of every eight suicides every day in the country are men.

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