Cape Men's Yoga

Cape Men's Yoga is celebrating its 6th year of energy this month. This all started after a trip to New York and a few classes with Hollis and the team at Nude York Yoga. South Africa is a conservative place in many ways, and Cape Town - though the most beautiful city on the planet - is sometimes like an uptight little village (*grin*). So the idea of getting a bunch of guys, off all different sexual orientations, cultures, races, religions, economic levels and ages to ALL get butt naked and do yoga together - well, there was not much hope it would last - but we all agreed that it would be fun to try.  We were amazed, moved, touched, inspired, brought to tears, brought to laughter, brought to love, to find how many men were willing to bare it all - dropping their shorts and their defences, letting themselves be truly authentic, honest and open - in a community environment, non-judgemental, kind and supportive. Big ones, small ones, skinny and beary, grey-haired, bald, gell...

Cape Men's Yoga is pleased to announce that Lance Hoagland from Chicago will be giving a special guest class in Cape Town at our regular venue on Sunday 05 March 2017. Please ensure to book to get a place. Lance Hoagland is a 500hr Certified Advanced Yoga Teacher specializing in vinyasa flow. Teaching a well-rounded class, Lance weaves asana and breath work into a unique experience with a focus on bringing presence and awareness to both body and mind. Lance is also a certified Health Coach and believes food is the ultimate medicine.  He offers classes and workshops on yoga and nutrition, local and international retreats, and cooking classes. email capemensyoga AT gmail.com whatsapp 082 579 6868 

Dear Yoga brothers, We are very pleased to let you know that Sean will be our guest teacher on Sunday 22 May 2016. Sean is a well-known Cape Town ashtanga / vinyasa yoga instructor and a regular contributor to our retreats. He is making this special guest appearance - completely naked - to take you to that higher state of mind. Yes, let it happen - set yourself completely free! Get naked, get to the southern suburbs, get on your mat and YOGA! 10.30 - 12.30 Sunday 22 May 2016 at our southern suburbs venue. Yes, you need to ask us if you want to come along. whatsapp: 082 579 6868 email: capemensyoga AT gmail.com You need to bring a yoga mat, a sweat towel and a water bottle. Prepare for some sweating. Namaste

We are pleased to announce that Sean will be teaching the class on Sunday 12 April 2015. Sean is a professional yogi, teaching in the northern suburbs. He has taught at all of the CMY retreats since we started and is a popular teacher of a strong ashtanga-vinyasa style. We invite you to challenge yourself with a flowing, energetic yoga nude yoga practice this coming Sunday. Cape Men's Yoga is in its third year. It is an all male space where we build a community of yoga and meditation practice. We strip off to be in touch with our physical body and to be honesty about who we are. We welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners. Whether you are looking for some yoga sport or to develop a greater awareness of yourself, to still the mind or open the heart - you are most welcome to be part of our community. It is a two hour naked men's yoga practice. We recommend you bring your own mat but we do have spare mats. If you have any injuries or health issues, plea...

This week's class will be a dynamic flow yoga, based on the Ashtanga Primary series. CMY is a nude men's practice, including traditional yoga instruction, meditation and yogic breathing exercises (pranayama). The focus is on living well, integrating our use of body, mind, breath and as appropriate our spiritual practice. We aim to build a healthy, generous community of practice to support you in your yoga and meditation. We have men from all different backgrounds, cultures, faiths and ages working together. The class is open to beginners or advanced yogis. We are between 10 and 20 men per class. We recommend you bring your own mat and sweat towel. There are some extra mats for visitors. If you have injuries or medical conditions, you should consult a professional before practicing yoga and inform the instructor when you join us. We aim for injury free yoga - practice is at your own risk. We practice in central Cape Town. Email us for details. Contact us on Capemensy...

Here is the schedule for the next few weeks: Sunday 19 October, we have a Mysore hatha class; Sunday 26 October, we have a Vinyasa flow class; Sunday 02 November, we have a Yin yoga class (a static non-muscular form of yoga where the poses are held for long durations). Sunday 09 November: NO CLASS. The building is not available and there will be no class on this particular weekend. For more information contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail DOT com

Welcome to another session of men's nude yoga in Cape Town. This week we'll be doing some basic meditation techniques and some dynamic vinyasa-ashtanga yoga.  Beginners are as always welcome.  It is an authentic yoga practice, designed to open up the body, mind and the heart. It has a spiritual framewor k which you may engage with as it suits you. We respect whatever spiritual tradition you come from or if you have no such affiliation. Class starts at 10h00 sharp and the doors are locked so important to be on time. We recommend you bring your own mat but there are a few extras, first come, first serve. If you have never done yoga before, please come a bit early to speak to the instructor. If you have any previous injuries or health conditions you should consult a physician / chiro / physio before attempting yoga. Again, alert the instructor if you have any pre-existing conditions This is our last weekend practice before the Spring Awakening retreat 12-14 September. Note...

After our beautiful marathon of 108 sun salutations, we are back to our regular teaching schedule. Come join us for two hours of nude yoga for men. We've been running for three years. It is a classic yoga practice, including pranayama breathing and meditation. Our instructors are all internationally certified. The class is done fully nude in a heated space in the central business district. 10 am until noon on Sundays. You need a sweat towel and a yoga mat. A good idea to bring yoga blocks and a strap if you have these. We mix the different styles of yoga for your interest. This week will be a vinyasa flow - a classic dynamic yoga based on the ashtanga sequence. Beginners are welcome, as a more experienced yogis. If you have any injuries or health issues, we advise you to see a doctor, physio or qualified professional prior to coming to class. Please also advise the teacher of any prior conditions. The practice is at your own risk. Classes are free, donations are welcom...

Cape Men's Yoga is proud to invite you to join a two part teaching session on the Surya Namaskara A / Sun Salutation A sequence. In the Hatha and Ashtanga yoga traditions, most yogis know to follow a basic sequential routine that involves most muscles in the body. These are the Surya Namaskara sequence - the honorific greeting of the sun and the new day. On Sunday 10 August 2014 we'll spend time teaching the hatha surya namaskara in detail - explaining and practicing each asana and developing confidence in the sequence. On Sunday 17 August 2014, we'll be doing a ritual observed by many yogis and ashrams around the world, of performing 108 full cycles of the Surya Namaskara to music. It is a physically challenging practice but powerful, meditative and liberating. It is a journey into the heart of yoga. We invite you to join us for this special event. It also provides for excellent training ahead of our Spring Awakening Retreat in the Overberg, 12-14 September 2014...

It is that time again - by popular demand, Guru Duncan is offering another nude men's kundalini class. Kundalini is a yoga practice which involves a series of repetitive movements that are designed to awaken our deeper spiritual energy and help us cleanse and dispose of unnecessary attachments. Many kundalini classes can feel extreme and a strain on the body. Duncan draws on his extensive hatha and vinyasa knowledge to combine the fiery energy of kundalini with the physiologically reliable movements of the other yoga practices. All this means that if you are a beginner, you'll likely survive. If you are a regular practitioner you'll get a thrill from this. All our classes deal with mind, body and spirit - through meditation and asana - this one also includes some elements of Sanskrit mantras. If you've been looking to dive on into your energy source - no better place to start. Class is for men only, it starts at 10h00 and finishes at 12h00 noon. Our new venue i...

Drop your issues and your shorts. Yes, another 2 hours of men's nude yoga this Sunday in central Cape Town. We get naked with our bodies, our hearts, our minds, our strengths and our frailties. Through the use of yoga, pranayama breathing and meditation we build a community of practice for self-affirmation, understanding, solidarity and hope. Be part of it. The class is all nude, traditional yoga practice for two hours. This week's class will be a flowing vinyasa-ashtanga style - one that combines strength, flexibility, focus and flow. It is accompanied by instruction in breathing and meditation. Whatever your need is, come and find out if this is going to be a valuable set of life skills and community you want to be part of. Ages range from 20s to 70s and everything in between. The men are of different levels of fitness and agility. You start where you are - both with body and mind. We are overtly supportive of your chosen spiritual path, be that a mainstream religion or ...

We have made the big move. We are now practicing at a venue right in the heart of Cape Town. If you have been thinking of stripping down and getting into men's nude yoga - this is a great opportunity to get started. Cape Men's Yoga has been practicing for almost three years now. Men of all ages, backgrounds and degrees of athletic capacity have found our group to be supportive, friendly and a positive learning environment. We practice variations of vinyasa, ashtanga and hatha classes, with occasional forays into kundalini and yin yoga. All of our classes combine yoga movement with attention to life lessons, yoga philosophy, meditation and yogic breathing (pranayama). If you catch us on a good day, you may also get instruction in Thai reflexology. We invite you to discover your inner self and your physical expression through a sustained yoga practice. Whether you are young or old, super fit or looking to do some body work, there is a place for you in the practice. What ...

Hi Yogi-men, After almost three years at our venue in Hout Bay - and many good memories of sweat and serenity - we are moving to a new venue in the heart of Cape Town. Some business support has provided us with a great space over the winter months for Cape Men's Yoga. We'll have our first male nude yoga session at 10h00 until noon on Sunday 11 May 2014. We hope the new venue will increase our accessibility and provide you with a clean and conducive environment to practice nude yoga. The floor is tile, instead of the old carpeted floors, which means you should be sure to have a towel in case you need to protect your knees during practice. You may also want to bring a water bottle with you. There are no showers but proper toilets available. Beginners are always welcome. If you are new to yoga, please contact the instructor in advance to discuss any medical or injury issues. Class will be a vinyasa-ashtanga style class - a dynamic and flowing practice, while keeping...

Join us for another Cape Men's Yoga and Meditation session. Our practice is nude yoga - bringing the body, mind and spirit together in an honest and transparent way. The aim is to build a community of practice, able to learn together, teach together and support each other's journeys to a calm mind, healthier body and wholesome lifestyle. Men often come to the group because they are looking for something authentic, something that goes to the core of our modern challenges. We not only teach physical yoga, but also take time to explore how the mind and body interact, where happiness comes from, how to destress, and how to sustain a life that is meaningful and good-hearted. We all deserve happiness in life, and this is a space where we explore the meaning of such happiness. Can't touch your toes? Fine, time to start yoga this Sunday. Can't calm your busy mind? Fine, bring your mind with you and we'll help you find a practice to still the mind and open up your po...

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 ...

Get naked out in the country with the right group of men.... 09 - 12 JANUARY 2014 Dear Yogis, We are ready to take deposits and booking for the Summer 2014 Cape Men's Yoga Retreat. This year's retreat will be 24 hours longer than previous retreat - based on popular demand. This means you have the OPTION of 4 full days and 3 nights retreat OR 3 days and 2 nights. Coming a bit earlier allows you to settle in, start with your meditation and yoga and it means that the transformations you'll experience will likely run deeper than the shorter option. Nonetheless, if you can't get the Thursday off work, you can still come through on the Friday afternoon. The retreat involves a flexible programme of diverse yoga styles and guided meditation. We will be offering ashtanga, vinyasa, hatha, yin and kundalini classes. All of the yoga classes are given nude. We also offer guided meditations, both indoors and outdoors. There is usually also some teaching of y...

Our yoga instructor Duncan will be teaching a classic ashtanga vinyasa yoga class on Sunday 13 October 2013. Ashtanga was developed and shared with the west by the esteemed yogi Pattabhi Jois, the student of the father of modern yoga, T. Krishnamacharya. Ashtanga involves a sequence of yoga moves which flow together, emphasising strength, flexibility, balance and stretching. Cape Men's Yoga is a community of men in Cape Town, South Africa who practice nude yoga weekly. The goal of the nude practice is to remove the social covering and get to an honest understanding of our body, mind and spirit. The class is two hours long, from 10h00 on Sunday mornings. The practice is at a venue in Hout Bay. Email us for the venue details. The practice is voluntary. Donations are invited to cover the cost of the venue. You should bring a yoga mat, sweat towel and water bottle with you. If it is your first class or you are visiting we have a few extra mats. Contact us on: capemensyoga ...

Spring is in the air. Rediscover your body, breath and mind in time for the warm months ahead.  We invite you to dive into your life - rediscover, re-invent, re-inspire and find quietude in action.  2 hours of nude men's yoga and meditation. Vinyasa style dynamic yoga, pranayama breathing and guided meditation in an all male and supportive environment. The nude men's yoga is designed to help build a community of practice. If you have been thinking about reducing stress, devoting more time to your well-being, body and mind - this is a great opportunity and a chance to work with professional instructors and a supportive team of men.  Along with the weekly classes, we also organise weekend retreats. You need a yoga mat (we have a few extra), a sweat towel and an open mind. All levels welcome. Be part of the naked brotherhood. Classes are in Hout Bay. Please contact us for details of the venue. Class starts at 10h00. Be in the gates by 9h55 latest. ...

After exploring Kundalini with Duncan last week, we are back to vinyasa yoga this week. Vinyasa is a dynamic style which has emerged from the Pattabhi Jhois tradition of ashtanga yoga - an organised sequence of postures designed to develop flexibility and awareness. Vinyasa is typically sequenced to lead to the full use of the body, usually linked some some accompanying music. Yoga can be fun, it can also be challenging. If you've been looking to get more out of your life, come join us on this journey of sharing and self discovery. For class, you need your own yoga mat, a sweat towel, a water bottle and an open mind. Classes are free, donations are welcome for the cost of the venue. For more information email us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com Beginners are welcome. Classes also involve guided meditation and pranayama yogic breathing. All ages, all body types welcome.