Cape Men's Yoga

When we started Cape Men's Yoga it seemed like an opportunity to create a fun community space for men interested in their spiritual journey to meet one another and practice together. The inspiration for doing naked yoga came from Nude York Yoga in New York City but also finds its roots in India with the Digambara Jain sect of naked yogis. As the years have passed, CMY has grown into an important space for men to come and be themselves, to come for healing, for sharing, for acceptance, for self-knowledge and for well-being. We have six monthly retreats, international and national guest teachers, and weekly classes in the southern suburbs of Cape Town at a great venue. Our members range for 20 years old up into their mid-70s. We are racially and culturally diverse, with members coming from spiritualist, atheist, Christian, Moslem, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Pagan traditions. At a time when the world seems less certain, where human rights are under threat, and where there ar...

Dear yogis, After our just incredible, uplifting and energising weekend retreat - Heaven & Earth - at the beautiful Bodhi Khaya we are back on the mat at our southern suburbs venue. We can only accommodate 27 guys per class so please let us know if you want to attend. You can sign in on our Facebook page, or send an email / whatsapp. Naked yoga for men - being well, being ourselves, being together in a community of practice. Also, note that Body Mind Breath - the sister community project yoga is doing the 108 Sun Salutations on Friday 27 January to raise money for the prison yoga project. You can find them on Facebook. On Sunday 5 February, we are due to have a guest teacher from the United States. We will post more information here for you about that class. For more information contact us on: 082 579 6868 email: capemensyoga AT gmail.com

Naked Yoga for Men in South Africa Cape Men's Yoga has a retreat weekend coming up in the Overberg. We are back on the mat with Africa's only nude yoga practice on Sunday 29 January 2017. This week we had our back issues class. This was our first technical class dealing with back injuries, pinched nerves, and medical conditions including scoliosis and kyphosis. Yoga is outstanding as a technique to prevent back injuries but building up core strength and improving posture, flexibility and stimulating discs. However, misuse of yoga can exacerbate injuries or in some cases even the the cause of back problems. Everyone has a unique back and unique body situation. You need to know your own body and work with your yoga teacher and your own understanding, along with appropriate medical guidance, to develop greater resilience and wellness. During our upcoming retreat, we will be focussing on the theme of Heaven & Earth - exploring through yoga, meditation, nature walks,...

SUNDAY 15 January 2017 Yoga for your back We are having a special class this week focussed on back problems and the use of yoga.  The human back is an incredible piece of natural architecture. At the same time it was designed for ancestors who were moving between all fours and hindlegs. As a result, the modern human spine takes more pressure than almost any other mammal. Modern lifestyle - sitting, typing, driving - can all contribute to back problems.  Problems can include spinal curvature issues, strained muscles, posture problems, spinal damage or pinched nerves.  Yoga can play an important role in correcting scoliosis, kiphosis and weak lumbar muscles. It can stimulate spinal connections and joints. It can help prevent common spinal and musclar injuries. In some cases it can help deal with pinched nerves - though it can also cause nerve problems if not handled carefully.  This class explores different yoga movements to improve your back's health and re...

Naked Beach Yoga for a New Year! We had so much fun on Boxing Day, we are doing it again. If you are available, head down to Sandy Bay beach on Wednesday 04 January 2017 for some naked yoga but the south Atlantic. Bring a mat, hat, water, towel and if you require also sunscreen. Music and guided yoga and meditation. It is a great way to enjoy the summer. We start at 8.30 and continue until 10.00. We meet at Helicopter Rock - that is the big flat rock which is between the beach and that Big Rock that juts out into the sea. It was originally used for emergency helicopter landings and still has the yellow marks for the landing on it. If you need directions, contact me on 082 579 6868 email capemensyoga AT gmail.com Beginners are welcome.

Cape Men's Yoga and Meditation - first class of  2017 Sunday 08 January 2017 New year, new resolutions, new approach to living. Yoga is a practice that allows you to transform your life. Improve your health, flexibility, strength, immunity, balance and your inner state of mind.  Join us for the first class of 2017 - a year which you can dedicate to your own well-being and joining part of a community that cares and takes care.  We'll be working on a recovery theme - building up gently to flexiblity and strength in a flowing class ideal for beginners and more advanced students.  Best to have your own mat, fully nude male practice, bring a water bottle and sweat towel. Showers available after class. Payment is by voluntary donation.  Southern suburbs venue in Cape Town. More info on: capemensyoga AT gmail.com whatsapp on 082 579 6868 And some CMY news and updates: Here is a short update of things coming up: Gavin Robertson ra...