Cape Men's Yoga

Join Aidan for a two hour class of hatha nude yoga for men. Our yogic practice includes meditation, yoga asana and other elements of the mind-body-spirit awareness. Classes are for all levels, including beginners. You need a yoga mat (a few spare available), a sweat towel and a water bottle. The venue is in Hout Bay. Contact us for details. Class starts at 10h00. Classes are free, donations are welcome to cover the venue costs. Find your inner truth through a dedicated practice in a supportive environment. Email us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com or bbm 2a2183bd Namaste

Meditations and the 4 illuminating mental states  At our recent yoga and meditation retreat, we chose the theme of the Four Immeasurables, also known as the Four Divine Abidings or the Brahma Vihara. This is a Buddhist teaching which resonates with the Yogic scriptures and other faith traditions. The Buddha taught that if one could master four foundational mental states, this would be sufficient for enlightenment. From a psychological perspective, these four mental states are antidotes to mental habits that cause anguish, anger, depression, despair, worry or jealousy. Much can be said about these states of mind, here are some short descriptions of the meditations we used to bring these states into mindful awareness. Loving Kindness (metta) Sit cross legged in a comfortable meditation position. Allow the body to relax. Bring attention first to the breath allowing tension to fade. When ready, start the following sequence within the mind. 1. You walk along a garden pathwa

After our deeply rewarding retreat this month, the energy is still flowing freely. Join us for another 2 hour session of men's nude yoga and meditation. Our group is unique in that it is focused on building a community of practice amongst men interested in the mind - body -spirit connection. Stripped of clothing and those coverings, we open ourselves up to our own bodies, journeys, hearts and minds. If you have been thinking about changes in your life, deepening your spiritual and physical efforts, working with a group of like minded men - this is a great opportunity for you. The yoga is usually a vinyasa dynamic yoga, accompanied by meditations and yogic breathing. Beginners are welcome. Please advise the instructor if you have any injuries. You need a yoga mat (a few extras available), a block and strap are useful, a sweat towel and a water bottle. For more information contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com or bbm on 2a2183bd Classes at 10h00 until noon in Hout

Every 6 months or so, Cape Men's Yoga does a meditation and yoga retreat, usually at our favourite venue in the Overberg. This January we had the 'Summer of Love' retreat, focussing on 4 profound and positive mental states, known in Buddhist teachings as the Divine Abodes, the Four Immeasureables or the Brahma Vihara. Using different techniques of meditation and yoga, we explored how the mind and body can focus on these states - to make ourselves whole, to connect with others, to heal, the enliven, to deepen understanding and a connection with ourselves and with life. It was really uplifting, profound, fun and joyous. Here are a few images from the retreat. As we protect the identity of members, we've not added face shots. If you are part of our Facebook group you can see more images. These are just to give a feel of the event and venue. Our next retreat is in mid-September 2014. Namaste

After our wildly successful and inspirational weekend retreat, come and join us for another session of nude men's yoga and meditation. Some of the things the guys listed about the experience: 1. A place to be authentically yourself; 2. Finding like minded men, willing to take risks, build trust, and be there for one another; 3. Allowing each to find his own spiritual path; 4. Supportive, non-judgemental, radically honest and uplifting. Want this year to be different? Step out of your comfort zone and come find yourself on the yoga mat. NEXT CLASS: Sunday 19 January 2014; 10h00 until noon on Sunday, in Hout Bay. Write to Capemensyoga AT gmail.com for more information.

Dear Yoga brothers, There is no class this weekend as twenty-one of us are at the Summer of Love yoga and meditation retreat. We are at the beautiful Bodhi Khaya retreat centre in the Overberg for four days of yoga, meditation, chanting and transformation. We hope you will join us on future retreats. We are back on the mat at our regular venue in Hout Bay on Sunday 19 January 2014 . Class is from 10 am until noon. The style of yoga is vinyasa flow. This is based on the Ashtanga primary series with time also for yogic breathing and meditation. Beginners are welcome. If you made a series of new year's resolutions to learn to meditate, do more with your body, improve your fitness - you may well want to join us. We are in our third year of running this voluntary project of building a community of men of all ages, races, cultures and abilities to practice nude yoga and meditation. You need a yoga mat, a sweat towel and water bottle. Classes are free. Donations are welcome to

Thursday 02 January 2014 We'll start the New Year with some naked men's yoga at Sandy Bay Beach. Join us at 8h00 at the big flat rock before the small beach before the main beach at Sandy Bay (just past Llandudno). This is also known as Helicopter Rock. You'll need a yoga mat, water bottle, sweat towel, and likely also some sunscreen and a sun hat. Remember to clean your hands before trying some of the asanas. Class is free, includes vinyasa yoga and meditation. The next regular class is Sunday 05 January 2014 at our regular venue in Hout Bay - starting at 10h00 until noon. For further information contact capemensyoga AT gmail.com