Cape Men's Yoga & Meditation: Sunday 3 September 2017



We have a vinyasa flow class this coming Sunday, 3 September.

Summer is approaching. Cape Town remains in the grip of a terrible drought - something we have to learn to live with. As the temperatures climb it is also a time for physical activity. Join us for our naked men's yoga practice.

Cape Men's Yoga is celebrating six years of bringing men together for authentic yoga practice - meditation, yoga asana, yoga philosophy and pranayama - we are a diverse group of men who strip our lives down to the skin and practice with a sense of community.

In today's class we explored how our mental state shapes each moment. This means know where your mind is at. If you don't need to be anxious, stressed, sad or craving something, then let that go, bring in some useful antidote like joy, compassion or loving-kindness. 

 By finding inner happiness, inner stillness, an openness to this moment, so we create possibilities, space and happiness in the events that flow from this moment. It is a falsehood that we can just think positively and everything will work out well. Bad things happen. Suffering happens. Even betrayal and death happen in human lives. It is part of being human. Our mental states however can determine how we deal with hardship, the type of people we attract to us, how much support we get when we really need it, and most importantly our inner resilience. 

It is the combining of wisdom with a love for life, a love for ourselves and others, and a strong insight into the world - that we are able to guide ourselves through life's wiggly pathway. Prepare the mind and place your foot mindfully on the pathway.

 We practice at our wonderful venue in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. The group is for men only. Yoga is done completely nude. Beginners are welcome. We have some spare mats if you need to borrow. Payment is by voluntary donation. 

 For more info whatsapp us on 082 579 6868
Or email capemensyoga AT gmail.com 

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