Jess Lee

CALM BLOKES, FOR NOW: Paul Shadbolt, Gilbert Napier and John Richards are taking part in Grumpies Yoga, a yoga class just for men.

Grumpy guys are becoming mellow men thanks to a yoga class designed just for them.

Grey Lynn yoga teacher Tracy Adshead created Grumpies Yoga to help middle-aged men de-stress, build strength and prevent injuries.

Most men's testosterone levels naturally begin to drop after the age of 30, which can have a negative effect on their mood, Ms Adshead says.

"According to a UK survey, men over the age of 52 start becoming noticeably grumpy."

Yoga has become a great way to switch off for 49-year-old Paul Shadbolt.

"I find that the gym is a more active exercise, whereas doing yoga is passive, it's more relaxing," he says.

"It's a good counter if you've had a bad day at work. If you go to the gym you can still be on that same vibe but coming to yoga you forget about it."

The "grumpies" title is a good fit, he says.

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