Cape Men's Yoga

  Welcome to an update on our online naked yoga page for men. Since the pandemic, I have not had a proper space to teach yoga in person, so I have moved to online teaching on a Zoom platform. I do also some private classes at home for beginners here in Paris.  Our weekly online classes are free. The goal is to build up a community of men doing naked yoga practice together.  It is a 75 minute class twice on weekends: 6pm on Saturday and 10am on Sunday (Paris times). The Saturday class is accessible for men in the Americas. The Sunday class focusses on men in South Africa and Europe.  Unfortunately, this is not for beginners. You need some previous yoga experience to practice virtually. They are small classes, about four to six men in different countries. Teaching is in English and French.  You will need a yoga mat, a reasonable internet connection, webcam and it helps to have a Zoom account. For the login details, please write to me on capemensyoga (at) gmail.com...

 Dear Yoga Brothers, ॐ We have been through a strange time with the pandemic. Hopefully you have found your way through these times, drawing on the teachings and your practices to work with the uncertainties and inner peace. In 2023, I am pleased to let you know that we are continuing to offer two naked men's yoga classes each weekend. One is on Sunday mornings, oriented to yogis in South Africa and Europe; and the other is Saturday evening which is a convenient time in the Americas.  The classes are free, with the aim of connecting us together for a shared practice. To practice, you need to have some prior knowledge of yoga. It is not recommended for complete beginners. You will need a yoga mat, a reasonable internet connection and a webcam. You are required to use your webcam during practice, and no recording is permitted.  Instruction is in English or in both English and French, according to the needs of the class. It is 75 minutes long on a Zoom link. If you would lik...

  It is our great pleasure to let you know that Cape Men's Yoga is back online in 2021. The pandemic has been quite a journey for everyone on Earth. For many of us, it has meant the suspension of yoga classes in person. Our new technologies have created more reliable opportunities to practice together virtually. It is not ideal to teach like this. Yoga is a wonderful practice that creates the possibility of improved physical and mental health, at the same time, it requires quality instruction and someone to supervise learners, especially if you are new or have special needs. Nonetheless, the online format is a way for us to gather, to practice together, and it has the added benefit of no travelling and we have people joining from many countries.  This virtual platform is for Cape Men's Yoga members and some of our friends. We kicked off in February and the group is growing. We'll take it through March, April and May 2021 and see how that goes.  Sam has also opened a new s...

On reflection  I go into every retreat with no expectations but a reasonable level of preparation. I know that each retreat is shaped by the great teachers, a good thematic design and pacing, the brilliant creative projects and then the chemistry of diverse men working, creating, exploring together. The Explorer retreat of 2019 did not disappoint. 23 men spent 4 days exploring mind, body and spirit. We picked up a theme of the Katha Upanishad, an Indian myth of a pious young lad who travels to the world of the Dead to learn the secrets of existence. The weekend started with an exquisite blindfolded teaching by Sajiv. That just set the tone and we were off. Sean taught Iyengar influenced hatha yoga; Sam taught a magical Bhakti yoga, Eugene did a fiery vinyasa, Nigel taught a yin class, everyone joined energy to teach an inversion course followed by group and acro-yoga - always a crowd pleaser. Craig taught a masterful Budokon yoga drawing on the warrior theme. In between, David...

We have sent out an email to those on our list for deposits for the Cape Men's Yoga winter retreat, 2019. This is a four day / three night retreat. It is exclusively for men and the yoga is done naked. It takes place outside a small town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. We normally accept 22 men on a retreat. It is fully catered with great vegetarian cuisine. The farm is beautiful. Accommodation is mostly twin single beds. Though rustic the farm is well equiped. The total price per person including everything except transportation is ZAR 2100. (which is Euro 131). Deposits are due by 27 May to secure your space. All of the teachers are certified yoga or pilates instructors. For more information contact us on capemensyoga (@) gmail.com

Dear Yoga brothers, This is to confirm that we will be having another Cape Men's Yoga retreat at our favourite venue in the Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa. CMY is a voluntary group of yogis based in Cape Town. For 7 years we organised annual or biannual retreats. Our aim is to create a space for you to come and practice, be in a place of kindness and meet some very special people in a beautiful natural environment.  This is again a Winter retreat in the southern hemisphere:   8-11 August 2019 . This is over the long-weekend, so it should be easier for people to join for the whole of the Friday practice. We will again offer the option of coming a day earlier to start with quieter meditation and yoga time, and then a full programme beginning on Thursday 8 August. This in practice means you can come for 4 nights, 3 nights or just the Friday and Saturday nights. The exact cost of the retreat depends on a number of factors, including how many men will attend, ho...

Cape Men's Yoga Cape Men's Yoga is doing great. We have a mix of vinyasa yoga and pilates classes for men, all done naked with just a smile on your face. Get in touch with us at capemensyoga (@) gmail.com or whats up on 082 579 6868 and we can give you details. 10h30 to 12h15 every Sunday at a private studio in Claremont. Open to men of all ages, cultures, religions and sizes. If you have an injury or medical condition, check with a doctor or specialist first and tell your teacher. We want a no injuries practice. Especially if you have eye pressure or blood pressure issues, you must get professional advice before starting yoga. Get it off and get on that mat, dude.

Yoga is about a lot of things. Sometimes it is about the body, sometimes it is more about the mind, sometimes it is about the spirit, and sometimes it is about the community we create. Yoga is based on yamas and niyamas, a code of conduct for how we treat ourselves and how we treat others. It is a personal and a social practice. This year's Cape Men's Yoga Winter Retreat was entitled Reunion . This was partly because Nigel came home to South Africa to help with the retreat, partly because many of the traditional teachers of CMY came back from their various journeys of body and mind, and partly it was a statement about reuniting with our personal path, with our beliefs and with ourselves. The word yoga , which comes from the Sanskrit yug , means to unite or harness. Every retreat is so different. The dynamics change, some of the men change, the weather changes, the times of the year and of our lives change. What remains constant is the shared practice, the bonding, the l...

REUNION - Rediscover your world Cape Town, South Africa Yes, it is happening. We are very proud to announce that Cape Men's Yoga will hold one of its extraordinary weekend retreats, 24 - 26 August 2018. It is a weekend of naked yoga, meditation, self-exploration, movement, art and creativity, for men, by men, whatever your sexual orientation. The weekend is for men who already have a yoga practice. Regrettably, no beginners may attend as it is too physically demanding. Bookings are open now. We will take only 21 men for this  retreat. At this stage we have five teachers attending, including various styles of yoga and pilates. There will be a TRE class that works with shaking as a form of emotional release. We will have several creative projects with some very gifted teachers. All of our yoga teachers are professionally certified. They donate their time in this wonderous effort of co-creation. To be immodest, our retreats are legendary and entirely on a volun...

Dear yoga brothers, Yes, we are naked on our yoga mats every Sunday in Cape Town's southern suburbs.  Apologies that the blog page has been unmanned for a few months. Our founder (me!) has moved overseas and the media side of our communications has reverted mostly to word of mouth. Cape Men's Yoga continues to meet weekly. We have moved from Constantia to a new space in Claremont. The new space is easily accessible with lots of public transport options, easy parking and Cavendish mall right nearby. Sam and others have taken over the teaching and the classes flourish with about twenty guys a week including newcomers. Remember those New Year's resolutions? Well, they are still valid. Taking up yoga or rejoining your practice is a commitment to yourself and your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We are not your average yoga group - we focus on a holistic approach to yoga, the physical and the philosophical, dealing with movement and stillness. We are al...

And here it is, our new Spring Schedule for October 2017: 1 October: Nigel with a vinyasa flow (and his finale); 8 October: Theo with his fun and challenging pilates core work out; 15 October: Our new teacher, Hans, offers a yin yoga class - slow and meditative; 22 October: Eugene with his great choreography offers you vinyasa flow; 29 October: A special surprise - we have another new teacher about to join. Watch this space. For further information contact us by email: Capemensyoga AT) gmail.com Whatsapp: 082 501 2009 (note the new number!) Naked men's yoga in Cape Town - unique on our continent of Africa. Get the flow and spirit back into your life. Namaste 

Yogis, October is here, summer is around the corner. Not enough water to get us through the long hot summer in Cape Town, but we keep on moving through our practice. Bring your authentic self back to the mat, this Sunday 1 October, for a fun flowing pre-summer vinayasa yoga class. All male, all nude. 10.30 to 12.15 at our venue in the southern suburbs. Beginners and more advanced students all welcome. Get in touch for details on: capemensyoga AT) gmail.com What s app: 082 579 6868

Dear Yogis, Our class on 24 September 2017, will be the last one taught by our founder. He has a new job that will be taking him overseas. We are busy trying to confirm a transition strategy for Cape Men's Yoga. To be frank, we are short of teachers at the moment, after having so many wonderful contributions and solidarity. Those who know CMY know that it is much more than a yoga group - it is a place to explore, to find kindred spirits, to open oneself up to new energy, new ideas, new potential. We've tried to create a space where you are welcome exactly as you are and to let that be sacred, special, respected and appreciated. As this is to be a finale class, we expect a relatively high level of attendance. Kindly confirm on Facebook or by whatsapp if you intend to participate as we are limited to 28 spaces in the yoga hall. We will do a vinyasa flow class with meditation. Join us for this special class at Africa's only nude men's yoga practice. Bring your m...

We have a special class this week, Sunday 10 September. Theo will be teaching a naked pilates class. Theo is a qualified pilates instructor and a long standing member of Cape Men's Yoga. He has taught several nude pilates at our retreats - which have been awesome - and now you get a chance to experience this in a regular class. 10.30 until 12.15, this coming Sunday. You will need a sweat towel. Best to bring your own mat but we do have spares. For further info contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com Whatsapp 082 579 68 68

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...

(c) Photo by Paul Watson August 2017 schedule for Cape Men's Yoga Sunday 6 August: Nigel will lead a yin yoga class. This is the slowest form of yoga. Involving the use of gravitational pull rather than muscular strength. It stimulates ligaments and fascia, helping the immune system and nervous system. It is sometimes challenging and requires quietening the mind. We only teach this once a season. Fine for beginners but more targeted to people with yoga experience. Sunday 13 August CMY is on retreat in the Overberg. The retreat is fully booked, no new applications thanks. THERE WILL BE NO CLASS AT OUR REGULAR VENUE in Cape Town. Yes, we had the most awesome retreat, pix to follow! Sunday 20 August Warren is a newly qualified yoga teacher and a professional dancer. He has a wonderful style combining mental focus, serenity with alignement and motion. We really recommend coming for this experience. 10.30 to 12.15 at our southern suburbs venue. Email or whatsapp for deta...

Yoga yoga yoga - everyone is doing it! Or are they? What we have tried to do in Cape Town is reintroduce an integrated and authentic practice to yoga. Yoga is not about sports or getting fit - that is a welcome part of the journey; fundamentally yoga is about living well, emotional well-being, developing our wisdom and emotional intelligence. At Cape Men's Yoga we work towards a sense of community, by stripping down to our skins, we are saying: yes, I trust myself, I trust you, let's do this. Human sexuality is as natural as all other aspects of our lives - however it is sometimes distorted through social pressure and expectations. Sometimes there is trauma and anxiety. Sometimes even shame. Being naked allows you to just be yourself. Let go of the baggage and the past, be at peace with your body now. Peace with the body is part of the journey to union with your mind, with your heart-centre and with the unknown and infinite. The men who come to CMY for yoga are a specia...