Cape Men's Yoga

  SUNDAY 1 MAY 2016 Dear yogis - as you likely understood, we had to suddenly postpone last week's class. There was a break-in and accident at the yoga centre. The problem has been sorted out and Hector will be able to take the class this Sunday.  He will be working with the theme of intimacy of silence. Beginners are welcome.  We are pleased to announced that one of the most gifted of our new generation of teachers, Hector, will be taking the class this coming Sunday. Hector has trained in India and is accomplished Zen meditator and teacher. He combines his own experiences of body fitness, meditation and yoga to pull together a beautiful practice of mindful movement. If you have been looking for something special, something that inspires you and brings peace to your heart and mind, please join us for this special class.  We are now back in the southern suburbs at an excellent venue with a full yoga hall, sprung floors, mirrored wall space and eve...

Dear fellow yogis, I got to teach a class of yoga at Naked Yoga Sydney in Australia. A great bunch of guys - diverse and welcoming. I am back with you in Cape Town on Sunday 23 November 2014 in Cape Town at our central venue in the city. Class is from 10h00 until noon. There is secure parking or lots of street parking. Bring your mat and your open heart. We'll have a nude men's vinyasa class this week. Also as a reminder deposits are due to secure yourself a place at the Summer Encounters yoga and meditationn retreat, 29 January until 01 February 2015. For more info contact capemensyoga AT gmail.com or text / whatsapp 082 579 6868. Namaste

Cape Men's Yoga continues to grow and flourish. We are so happy to have created this space for men in Cape Town. We had our first yoga guest from Guatemala today, who generously gave us some feedback identifying our class as one of the best international yoga experiences he has had. Every class is unique and we aim to create a really diverse experience with different styles of yoga and meditation for you. Underpinning this is a combination of a strong culture of brotherly support for one another, non-judgmental approach, and a sincere approach to working with the body and mind. This week, Duncan takes over for another Mysore hatha class. Hatha is often considered the foundation of modern and ancient yoga. It is a series of yoga postures aimed at opening the mind and body, which achieving harmony of intention and action. The training comes from a famous school in Mysore which includes the use of mantras, meditation and devotional practice to combine with injury free yoga. To jo...

Join us for this week's nude men's yoga and meditation. We will be teaching a Yin-Hatha class. Yin yoga is a non-muscular yoga, where the poses are held for longer duration without muscular effort. Though it sounds easier, it can be challenging in some positions.  The purpose of a yin practice is to journey into th e memory of the body, to find wisdom in the silent places which we tend not to acknowledge or which may be hidden from view. Yin is about the darkness of the spaces between the joints, about activating the use of the fascia and in being fully present in each of the inward focussed asanas. Technically, a yin practice places gentle pressure on tendons, ligaments and pulls into the fascia. This is healthy for long term muscular health and appears to also stimulate the immune system of the body. The yin practice will be complemented with traditional hatha movements to gentle stretch and awaken our mind-body-spirit connection. Yin is one of the most meditative of ...

It is our great honour to announce that Volker Moritz is back in Cape Town to run men's erotic workshops. He was here two years ago and ran the highly successful Fire on the Mountain series. Then next session is on 14-16 June 2014 in Rondebosch. The link is here: http://www.authentic-eros.com/en/workshops/authentic-eros.html Authentic Eros is Capetown 14-16 June 2014 authentic eros  is an invitation to enter your body, to sense, to feel, to be guided by your heart and your desires! To be yourself! To find and to create community! We facilitate deep connections between body, mind, sex and spirit. We support men to proudly take their place inside the larger culture, to live from their deepest longing, to own their gifts and share them with the world. For that, we draw from various cutting edge disciplines concerned with embodiment, sexuality, systems awareness, psychology, spirituality, intimacy, communication and creativity.  authentic eros  provides a s...

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 ...

The Supreme Self, adored in the scriptures, Can be realised through the path of yoga. Subtler than the banyan seed, subtler Than the tiniest grain, even subtler Than the hundred-thousandth part of a hair, This Self cannot be grasped, cannot be seen. Atma Upanishad We are pleased to announce a special series of Hatha yoga classes. Our instructor, Duncan, has just returned from a month of instruction at a leading yoga ashram in Mysore India. The hatha class involves instruction in a particular style of focussed and carefully paced yoga, including flow elements, balancing, standing and seated postures. The focus is on the use of asana (postures) to achieve a mindful and focused state of mind. The classes are completed with yogic breathing instruction and meditation. The yoga practice is fully nude , for men only. Classes are held at a venue in Hout Bay from 10am until midday on Sundays. You need to be in the gates by 9h55. Classes are open to men at any level of...

NO CLASS ON SUNDAY 09 MARCH or SUNDAY 16 MARCH NEXT CLASS IS SATURDAY 08 MARCH Due to the big Argus Cycle Race on Sunday, we've moved our regular nude men's yoga class to Saturday morning at 9 am. 2 hours of naked vinyasa yoga for men. This week's class focuses on strength and balance in the standing postures. Beginners welcome. Note there is also no class on Sunday 16 March 2014 as many of the guys will be at SpiritFest in Paarl. We are back on the mat the following week, Sunday 23 March at the regular time, 10h00. Contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com Or blackberry messenger: 2a2183bd Namaste

Thanks to the guys who joined the Practice in the Park to raise funds for EarthChild. It was a scorching hot day but fun to practice with the broader yoga community. We are back on the mat this Sunday 23 February 2014 at 10h00 until noon, at our regular venue in Hout Bay. The class will be a vinyasa yoga practice. We'll be exploring asanas that help open up the hips. Hips opening is important for a number of reasons. Typically men struggle with tight hip muscles. If you are an athlete, such as being a runner, tight hips are a common issue. Tight hip and buttock muscles are also associated with low back problems. Come find out what your body is all about, followed by some calming meditation. Whatever your body type or fitness, there is an opportunity to connect mind and body, to journey forth with your own path of self-knowledge, transformation and making time for yourself and your own well-being. We invite you not to delay, dive on in... Our practice is nude male yoga an...

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...

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 ...

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...

Sukha, sthira - Comfort and alertness “Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.”  ―  Patanjali ,  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Vinyasa is a form of yoga with movement; it is dynamic, starting with the setting of intentions, warming of the muscles, the sun salutation sequences to pump blood through the body, and then working through a series of standing poses, balance postures, seated postures, twists, inversions and winding down into a deep meditative state. Vinyasa is a recent evolution, built on the ashtanga vinyasa tradition of Mysore, with its roots disappearing back in time in the great body of yogic practice from South Asia. Join us this week for a some 'you' time - finding the investment in yourself and the trust in others to explore your body and mind. Yoga is not something that happens overnight. It may feel great to ...

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 ...

This is our first notification of CMY's summer retreat. Entitled the Summer of Love  on 9 to 12 January 2014.  We will be about 20 guys spending four days out at the beautiful Bodhi Khaya retreat centre near Gansbaai in the Cape Overberg.  Bodhi Khaya  is our regular retreat destination. It is well set up with a large yoga shala, indoor and outdoor meditation spaces, a walking maze, two dams for hiking, comfortable accommodation and a rolling landscape of Cape fynbos for hiking. The venue is rented for our exclusive use and fully catered with excellent vegetarian cuisine. The price is affordable with the option of sharing accommodation or even staying in a dorm. Single accommodation has to be booked early and involves a surcharge. Prices will be available on request. This is our first four day retreat. The other summer and winter retreats have been so successful and popular we decided to give it an extra day to support your meditation practice. We have ...

Join us for 2 hours of naked men's yoga this Sunday, 22 September 2013. After several strong vinyasa classes we are going to switch to a very different form of yoga for this class.  Yin works with little to know muscular effort. It is all about letting go. It is the most introspective of the yoga styles. Technically it relies on gravity and putting slow tension onto ligaments, connective tissue and fascia. This is believed to be an important trigger for relieving stress and stimulating natural immunity.   It is also a time to explore your lesser known spaces, the darkness within, still places between jo ints, memories and galaxies within you. If you are new to yoga or want to explore your practice and understanding from another angle, join us for this two hour class. It can be challenging but it is always extraordinary and transformative. All you need is a mat. No sweating or great exertions.  If you are new to yoga or want to explore your practice and unders...

We have another vinyasa yoga class this Sunday at 10h00 until noon. It is at our regular venue in Hout Bay. Yoga is a great opportunity to grow your relationship with your own life and to meet new and interesting people. So much in life involves being in a rush, trying to work things out with other people, deadlines and pressure. Yoga is some ME time to be with your body and breath, and if it is right for you, to also have some meditative and spiritual time to reconnect to the world. Class involves instruction in yogic breathing, yoga postures and meditation techniques. It is athletic and physically challenging. You work at your own physical and comfort level - ok - maybe a bit past your comfort level. Why get naked? Stripping down is fun and it is also a chance to be real about our bodies, our foibles, the things that make us feel vulnerable. It is a non-judgemental space - guys are all shapes, colours, sizes and degrees of fitness. What we have in common is a willingness to...

On Sunday 18 August we had a great session of yin yoga. Yin is a very slow yoga that uses gravity rather than muscular power to take you into the posture. In our reflections, guys noted that yin is about letting go; it is also about accepting yourself. More than other forms of yoga yin is deeply introspective and quiet. Your body does things and does not do other things. You are not trying to take it anywhere, you are journeying with the body and allowing the mind and body to find peace with each other. Next week Sunday 25 August 2013, we have a guest teacher who will be running a Kundalini class. Kundalini is the most esoteric of the yoga traditions - in the sense that the body is only used to get the mind to let go, to move into a different plane of consciousness. Kundalini relies on a series of 'kriya' efforts, a repetitive exercise which challenges the body and the mind. Pushing yourself out of your comfort level until you mind lets go and your intuitive and 'true...

Dear yogis, Our next Cape Men's Yoga class is on Sunday 11 August 2013 . For venue details, please contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail DoT com This week's class will work with the water element. Water makes up the bulk of the Earth's surface, and almost 70% of our human composition. Exploring water allows us to understand flow, moving around blockages and hindrances, connecting the droplets of possibility with the Great Ocean, finding cycles of renewal and journeys of the mind and body. Classes involve dynamic vinyasa yoga (most of the time). Beginners are welcome. If you are new, let the instructor know if there are any physical issues you are dealing with - injuries or weaknesses. Classes start at 10h00, 2 hours in duration. They involve guided yogic breathing ( pranayama ), yoga asana and meditation. The classes are for men only, done in the nude, in keeping with the Naga Sadhu tradition of abandoning social customs to return to the naked self, exposed, honest a...

In class today we explored the air meditation. Life on Earth is possible due to our atmosphere. Though we may think we are quite autonomous, the truth is that we are completely dependent on what the Earth and other life forms provide for us. Air comes from plant processes and is managed by the oceans, moved around by the air currents. It is what feeds and nourishes our cells, fills our lungs and makes life possible. At a metaphoric level, air is also about letting go, finding expansiveness, opening the heart, letting go of pain and fears, and opening to a new breath, new possibilities, freshness and serenity. Meditation on air connects us with the heart and our inter-being with the rest of the planet. Yoga with an air focus is light, heart opening, expansive and generous. The class included sun salutations, and the peak postures was Ustrasana, the camel, which is a back bend that allows the heart to open and the chest to fill with air. Godrey provided us with this poem after the...