Cape Men's Yoga

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...

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...

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...

Cape Men's Yoga & Meditation Winter Retreat  10-13 August 2017 We are ready to start organising the 2017 Cape Men's Yoga winter retreat. This year we have again booked Hearth & Soul Eco-Farm http://www.hearthandsoul.co.za/ Our host is the energetic and ebullient Sybille Nagel. Hearth & Soul is a rustic retreat, located behind Napier on the way to Stanford via the back roads of the Overberg. It has confortable accommodation, a yoga and meditation hall, big fire places, lounge areas, great vegetarian food and some excellent hiking trails. We have booked for three nights and four days: Thursday 10 August until midday Sunday 13 August. Note that 9 August is a public holiday so you may wish to come a day earlier for some quiet meditation and preparation for the retreat, even the option of some fasting. Evidently, it is also possible for you to come just for 2 nights / 3 days - though we highly recommend committing to the full retreat as th...

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,...

Dear Yoga brothers, We are pleased to announce that Craig will be leading a hatha flow class this Sunday. Craig has helped teach at a number of the CMY retreats. He is known for his creative and thoughtful style as well as his personal humility. Craig has been a major odyssey, spending 6 weeks in northern India on a training and spiritual journey which included hiking to the source of Ganges in the Himalayan mountains. There are no words to describe such a journey. You will have the opportunity to experience his yogic expression of this journey while on your mat in Cape Town. We invite you to step into this particular river of sharing. Namaste CMY is a men's nude yoga and meditation practice. We practice at a great venue in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Class is from 10.30 to 12.15 on Sundays. Payment is by a voluntary donation. Please bring a sweat towel and preferrably your own mat. For further information contact us on Whatsapp 082 579 6868 email: capemens...

NAKED MEN'S YOGA RETREAT IN SOUTH AFRICA We are approaching our 9th consecutive Cape Men's Yoga & Meditation Retreat, 19 - 22 January 2017.  Bodhi Khaya is a superb venue with dams for swimming, a large yoga hall and meditation space, and wonderful walking trails including into the most southerly indigenous forest in Africa. The venue is near the charming coastal town of Gansbaai on the Cape Coast, about 3 hours drive from Cape Town, South Africa.  http://www.bodhi-khaya.co.za/ Bodhi Khaya is not a nudist centre - nudity is part of our yoga practice and you are welcome to swim naked. Dinners are with at least your shorts on.  There are different types of rooms:  dorms  that sleep 5 guys;  twin rooms,   luxury  rooms with en suite bathrooms and the monk's cloister rooms  with shared facilities.  The monks rooms and twins are more or less the same price this year: estimated  R2750  per person ...

Dear yogis, We are on retreat in the Overberg this weekend. We have NO class on Sunday 14 August 2016 in Cape Town. Come join us completely and wonderfully naked back on the mat on Sunday 21 August 2016 at our southern suburbs venue. For more info: whatsapp 082 579 6868 email capemensyoga AT gmail.com Namaste

12 - 14 August 2016 - Cape Men's Yoga Winter Retreat: Weaving the Tapestry of our Lives This year our winter retreat is at a new venue, still in the Overberg, the magical Hearth & Soul which is between Napier and Stanford. We will be able to accommodate 25 men for the 2 nights / 3 days fully catered retreat. This is our 9th biannual retreat and we welcome you to join us from Cape Town, from the Western Cape or from further afield. A weekend of naked yoga, meditation, co-creative activity and fellowship of men. The pricing depends on how many of us attend as there are some shared venue costs. The approximate pricing (excluding transport but including all other costs, in rands) is: Dorms: R930 Shared accommodation: R1150 Single occupancy: R1450 This is per person for the two nights. The theme for this winter's retreat is weaving the tapestry of our lives. Life is made up of so many different threads - our culture, upbringing, language, sexu...

Dear Yoga brothers, Warm wishes of the New Year to you all. I hope that you were able to say goodbye to 2015 with peace in your hearts and embrace the start of 2016 with all of its wonders, challenges, opportunities and blessings.  We will kick off 2016 with a  yin yoga class  on  Sunday 3 January 2016 at 10.00 until 12 noon . This is at our regular venue. There is indoor parking if you enter from Buitengracht, ask for details. That is the first floor parking take the lift to the 3rd floor. Your donations are very much appreciated.  Yin  is a Daoist style of yoga, very slow, positions are held for five minutes each. It is not muscular but meditative and introspective. A great way to enter peacefully into the new year.  We are expecting some changes in 2016.  We may be shifting the  venue  of our Sunday yoga. We are looking at various options.  Currently we are still at our city centre venue until further ...

Naked Men's Yoga in Cape Town Join us for this week's class. We invite you to get naked, get on your mat and find your inner stillness with body exploring its edges and abilities. 2 hours of men's fully naked, fully inspiring yoga. Don't think about it, get out there and do it. Each effort we make in the present transforms the foundation for what happens next. Live the change you want to see in your life. Bring your own mat, sweat towel and water bottle - extra straps and blocks available. A reminder that you must be inside before 10h00 when the doors are locked. We are at our great venue in the Cape Town CBD. Payment is by voluntary donation. Please also note this is your last opportunity to book for the 28 - 31 January 2016 Cape Men's Yoga retreat weekend in the Overberg... just a few places are left. Email regarding deposits. Sms / whatsapp zero eight two 579 6868 or capemensyoga AT gmail.com Namaste