Cape Men's Yoga

Naked Yoga for Men in South Africa Cape Men's Yoga has a retreat weekend coming up in the Overberg. We are back on the mat with Africa's only nude yoga practice on Sunday 29 January 2017. This week we had our back issues class. This was our first technical class dealing with back injuries, pinched nerves, and medical conditions including scoliosis and kyphosis. Yoga is outstanding as a technique to prevent back injuries but building up core strength and improving posture, flexibility and stimulating discs. However, misuse of yoga can exacerbate injuries or in some cases even the the cause of back problems. Everyone has a unique back and unique body situation. You need to know your own body and work with your yoga teacher and your own understanding, along with appropriate medical guidance, to develop greater resilience and wellness. During our upcoming retreat, we will be focussing on the theme of Heaven & Earth - exploring through yoga, meditation, nature walks,...

SUNDAY 15 January 2017 Yoga for your back We are having a special class this week focussed on back problems and the use of yoga.  The human back is an incredible piece of natural architecture. At the same time it was designed for ancestors who were moving between all fours and hindlegs. As a result, the modern human spine takes more pressure than almost any other mammal. Modern lifestyle - sitting, typing, driving - can all contribute to back problems.  Problems can include spinal curvature issues, strained muscles, posture problems, spinal damage or pinched nerves.  Yoga can play an important role in correcting scoliosis, kiphosis and weak lumbar muscles. It can stimulate spinal connections and joints. It can help prevent common spinal and musclar injuries. In some cases it can help deal with pinched nerves - though it can also cause nerve problems if not handled carefully.  This class explores different yoga movements to improve your back's health and re...