The Naked Yoga for Men Oakland group offers a safe and exclusive space where self-identified male bodied persons can come together and connect spiritually, mentally and physically in the absence of sexual tension.
Join us in these playful and fun non-sexual classes for men who want to bond in a unique way.
There are a number of reasons to practice naked.
While our society often equates being naked with sex, other cultures have found that being naked removes many social and economic barriers. It is also very freeing to move the body without the restriction of clothing, and yoga provides a great way to deepen body acceptance. Also, being naked can bring up many of our vulnerabilities. By facing these fears in the context of a safe and supportive community of men, we naturally become more grounded and comfortable with ourselves.
“There is an endless net of threads throughout the universe…At every crossing of the threads there is an individual. And every individual is a crystal bead. And every crystal bead reflects not only the light from every other crystal in the net but also every other reflection throughout the universe.”
— Indra’s Net
You are Welcome
Men of all shapes, sizes, colors, ages and physical abilities are welcome to attend. Whether you are straight, gay, bi, or trans; new to yoga or a long time yogi – you are welcome. All you need is yourself, a bottle of water and a towel and a yoga mat.
Logistics:
New students, please fill out this liability form before attending.
We are located at 3702 Grand Ave. Oakland (Left Coast Power Yoga Grand Studio).
Classes are donation based; we suggest a donation of between $10 and $30.
Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Lobby doors are locked at 7:30pm.
No registration is needed.
A limited number of spare mats are available at the studio.
We encourage people to refrain from wearing colognes and scented deodorants as some people are sensitive to these smells. At the same time, we ask that you please shower before class as some people are sensitive to natural smells as well.
Naked Yoga for Men
Tuesdays, 7:30-9 pm PST
“Each of us is a being in himself and a being in society, each of us needs to understand himself and understand others, take care of others and be taken care of himself.” — Haniel Long
FAQs
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Being naked and doing yoga can be vey intimidating. Most of us are not A&F models and yet we hold ourselves up to that standard. This is one of the reasons this class can be so healing. People of all shapes, sizes, races and physical abilities attend this class. All are welcome and most feel very comfortable once they arrive.
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You should not waste your time. The energy in the room is very clear, and the men who come are very focused on celebrating their bodies through yoga. There is a decidedly non-sexual vibe in the room and while many have come expecting to be titillated, they often comment that what they found was a much more rich and rewarding experience. In addition, through has not yet been necessary, we have no problem asking someone to leave if his behavior is inappropriate.
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Erections happen for all sorts of reasons and are not limited to sexual attraction. Yoga poses move a lot of prana (energy) in the body and sometimes erections happen. This is rarely an issue, but if it does “come up” there is nothing to be ashamed of. Further, most of the other guys in the class will be so focused on their own practice that it is doubtful they would even notice.
““The mystical bond of brotherhood makes all men brothers.”
— Thomas Carlyle
An Invitation to Brave Space
By Micky ScottBey Jones inspired by a poem by Beth Strano (see original below)