Cape Men's Yoga

Welcome to Cape Men's Yoga blog page. Last week we explored the use of bandhas - the energy locks which intensify yoga practice and power up the cleansing fire energy of the body. We also took time to open up the shoulders and practice handstands. This week we will have another hatha flow class, exploring the use of breath, posture, the mind's focus and contractions of our muscles to create a harmonic approach to wellness and well-being. Whether you are a total newbie or an experienced yogi, you are welcome to join our community-based practice. Our teachers are all qualified and volunteer their time to build the community of practice. Our new venue in the southern suburbs of Cape Town is great! A real home for CMY. Plenty of parking and an ideal yoga hall. We start at 10.30 and the class runs for 2 hours - including meditation, yoga asana and breath-work. You need a sweat towel and a water bottle. It is best to have your own mat though we have extra for drop ins...

We have moved to our amazing new venue in Constantia in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. This beautiful space is well equipped for our men's naked yoga on Sundays. We've moved the time to 10.30 to 12.30 to fit in with the venue scheduling. We will have a naked yoga class this Sunday, 27 March 2016. We'll be explore the use of bandhas - the body locks which influence energy flow and protect the body from injuries. As we finally have good wall space we are also going to be doing an introduction to handstands. Handstands for some reason have become a craze on social media. That is not a good reason to learn them - but they are also interesting in teaching us about balance, about seeing the world from a different angle and in building up shoulder strength. If you are terrified of handstands, don't worry, there will be other options for you. You are never obliged to do a posture that could cause you problems or anxiety. Yoga is always about your specific jou...

Cape Men's Yoga has moved to a new venue and a slightly new time slot. We have left our city centre venue and after a spell in Vredehoek we are now moving to our new venue in Constantia in the southern suburbs. We welcome you to come and join us at this beautiful venue with a formal yoga studio, parklands around us and secure parking off a quiet street. We will have our usual format of 2 hour naked men's yoga with breath-work, yoga asana and meditation. This week Nigel is teaching a yoga vinyasa flow class and fire meditations. You need to bring a sweat towel, a water bottle and an open mind. It is best if you have your own mat but we do have extras. It is a community yoga practice - the teachers volunteer their time and the students volunteer their commitment and pay by donation. Donations are welcome - contribute as you are capable. For more information contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com or 082 579 6868 Namaste

Eugene will be teaching this week's Cape Men's Yoga & Meditation class - 13 March 2016, from 10 am until noon. You need a sweat towel and you may want a water bottle. Class is by donation. Join this vibrant men's nude yoga community. This is our last week at the Vredehoek venue. For more information contact us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com

Dear yogis, Please note we have no class on Sunday 6 March. It is very rare we cancel classes but it is the time of the Argus Cycle race and much of Cape Town will be shut down to facilitate the race.  We will be back on the mat, naked and smiling, on Sunday 13 March with Eugene leading the sun salutations. Please join us. We'll be back at our temporary venue in Vredehoek. Get in touch for the directions and the address.  CMY is a voluntary, all nude, men's community yoga group. You need a towel and a water bottle and a willingness to be at peace with your mind and your body. It is best to bring your own mat (make sure to buy a yoga mat not a pilates mat). We have a few extra mats for drop ins.  Beginners are welcome. Payment is by voluntary donation.  Email us on capemensyoga AT gmail.com Namaste 

 Join us this week at our Vredehoek venue, Sunday 28 February at 10 am until noon for another Cape Men's Yoga & meditation class. Craig will be teaching a mindful hatha flow class. He is gifted in bringing our attention to each posture and drawing these into a flowing sequence. CMY is a community yoga group for men in Cape Town. The practice is done completely nude, men only. Naked yoga is an ancient tradition in India - practiced by the Digambara sect of yogis. We do it as part of getting back to basics - stripping off the social coverings to find our authentic self within - trusting yourself and others to practice as you live. You are welcome to join us. Beginners or advanced are all welcome. If you have any injuries or medical conditions, check first with your medical advisor and inform the instructor. We are not responsible for injuries and encourage you to practice carefully. Try to bring your own mat, we can lend a few mats to new comers. A sweat towel and wate...

SPECIAL LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDERED YOGA CLASS FOR CAPE TOWN PRIDE For five years, Cape Men's Yoga has been providing community-based yoga to the men of Cape Town. Whereas CMY is a voluntary yoga and meditation practice for ALL MEN, of all backgrounds, regardless of sexual orientation, embracing our many faiths, our ethnic diversity and a wide range of ages - we recognise that the LGBTI PRIDE event is a unique opportunity for us to share what we do with ALL the people of Cape Town.  With the support of LUBRIMAXXX personal lubricants, we'll be offering a special 2 hour yoga class on Sunday 21 February 2016 from 10 am until noon, and then a one hour socialising event with cool drinks at a special funky venue in Killarney Gardens. This is going to be radical and we invite you to join us. Total newbies to yoga are welcome, as well as regular yoga practitioners. It will be a hatha flow class - fun and a bit challenging too.  You are welcome to wear what...