Are These Fratty Broga Photos Funny or…Not So Much? See: The Manchild's Pose Courtesy of Hannah Rothstein

Bros get a bad rap for being, well, tools. But photographer Hannah Rothstein is hoping to change all that with “Broga,” a new series of photos that showcase their spiritual side.

JK—she’s totally making fun of them. Rothstein’s interpretation is a mashup of classic stereotypical dude activities (playing video games, taking shots, chest bumping) and yoga. “The goal of my art is to bring joy to others,” says Rothstein. “I also wanted the piece to remind people not to take themselves too seriously.” 
 

Wrecked Doll, by Hannah Rothstein

But Broga is a real thing. It’s a legit practice for men who want the benefits of yoga but don’t want to do it in a room full of women. It focuses more on the physical and strengthening part of yoga over spirituality and flexibility, Reuters reports.

While some men seek out Broga via online classes, others will hit up studios that feature it (BrogaYoga.com lists up to 22 locations across the country where men can take Broga classes.)

Rothstein tells us she had “no idea” Broga was a legit practice when she created the piece and says she’s been kicking the idea around in her head for three years.

Rothstein explains her inspiration on her website: “With a lifestyle of pounding beers, impressing chicks, and getting yolked, there's no one that needs to bliss out more than bros. To make enlightenment accessible to the brotastic brethren, this new workout craze adapts yoga to the bro culture. So grab a mat, settle into Manchild's pose, and prepare to channel the mantra of Broga: Breathe in, bro out.”
 

Kegstand, by Hannah Rothstein

Rothstein says she wanted to make a parody of two genres of people—bros and yogis—who “take themselves too seriously.”

She features poses like Insensitive Boar-ior III, which involves balancing on one leg and leaning forward with your arms extended. Then, when a “hot chick walks by, make groping motions with your hands to display your appreciation for her womanly form.”

Another one worth noting: The Manchild’s Pose. “This pose is the foundation of broga,” writes Rothstein. “Return to it anytime things become too challenging.”
 

Manchild's Pose, by Hannah Rothstein Insensitive Boar-ior III, by Hannah Rothstein

While Rothstein’s Broga is obviously a parody, we kind of wonder how we’d feel about it if we were men who love Broga. What do you think: Is broga hilarious or insulting? Tell us in the comments.