February schedule 2017 - 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 are different people indulging in the illusion of separateness and trying to drive a wedge between people, our wholesome practice of being together in solidarity and unity is an important place for wellness of the mind and the heart.

Our schedule for the coming weeks is as follows:

Nigel is teaching on Sunday 5 February;
Eugene is teaching on Sunday 12 February;
Craig is teaching on Sunday 19 February;
Nigel is teaching on Sunday 26 February;
And we are pleased to announce that American guest teacher, Lance Hoagland will be teaching on Sunday 5 March.

Booking is essential as we have a space limit of 27 men.

We recommend you bring a sweat towel. It is best to have your own mat but we have a few extras. We also have blocks and straps. The class includes meditation, pranayama and yoga asana.

If you have any injuries or medical conditions which may be relevant to practing yoga, please consult a qualified professional before you attend class and advise the instructor. We welcome complete beginners. If you are a total beginner or novice also advise the instructor.

For more information contact us on:
Whatsapp 082 579 6868
email: capemensyoga AT gmail.com




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