There are very few venues where men can come together and connect spiritually, mentally and physically in the absence of sexual tension. Join us in this playful and fun yoga class for men who want to bond in a unique way. This is a great opportunity to experience non-sexual male intimacy.
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.
Men of all shapes, sizes, colors, ages and physical abilities are welcome to attend. Whether you are straight, gay or bi; 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.
“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
“The mystical bond of brotherhood makes all men brothers.”
-Thomas Carlyle
“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
**A big THANK YOU to the artists that made this new website possible:
-Photographer: Jouke Lanning Email: jhdlan@gmail.com
-Photographer: Jon S.
-Web designer: Ed Ehrgott of Tekpals Email: ed@tekpals.com
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Upcoming Events
- May 19, 2012Naked Yoga for Men Retreat in Costa Rica led by Bryan Harrelson
- May 19, 2012 6:30 pmNaked Restorative Yoga led by Peter Wong
- May 20, 2012 6:00 pmHatha Flow led by Ken Breniman
- May 22, 2012 7:30 pmOAKLAND: Naked Yoga for Men led by Bryan Harrelson
- May 22, 2012 7:45 pmNondenominational Hatha Flow led by Ken Breniman
- May 23, 2012 7:45 pmHatha Flow led by Michael Alexander
- May 26, 2012 6:30 pmNaked Restorative Yoga led by Peter Wong
- May 27, 2012 6:00 pmHatha Flow led by Ken Breniman
Testimonials
Great yoga classes! Great instructors who offer lots of advice and feedback. Love the freedom and safety of practicing naked.
I've been going to Naked Yoga now for about a year and a half and I love it. All the teachers have a different style and are great in their own ways. It is a completely liberating experience and I always leave feeling rejuvenated. The environment is always respectful and the people that attend create a wonderful social atmosphere. After having attended this studio, I have a hard time ever wanting to do yoga at another location or with my clothes on. Can't recommend this studio and these teachers enough! -Daniel
"Ken's classes are always infused with Light, humor, gentleness, openness, clarity, spirituality and lovely guidance. He is really one of my favorite yoga teachers. I enjoy the short spiritual readings he does to offer wisdom words to the mind at the beginning of class and the optional lavender lotion at the end of class that makes me feel totally nourished and nurtured. The classes are just the right balance of challenging physicality blended with time to deepen postures, listen to one's own body intuition, and relax deeply. He has a beautiful energy and deep knowledge of the practice of yoga without artifice or ego." -K.D.
When you want to learn yoga the right way, you need a great teacher! Attending one of Ken's classes not only benefits you physically but mentally and spiritually as well. Ken has a wonderful, fun, challenging sense of humor and knows how to teach a mixed level class. He has great intuition on helping everyone regardless of level, always walking around the room checking and helping. His partner and or circle pose's are a lot of fun and let you connect with others. The fact he is not only beautiful on the inside but also on the outside doesn't hurt either! Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend him! -Jouke Lanning
Why do naked yoga? Besides the obvious question of "Why NOT?" and the freedom of moving through poses without the restrictions of clothing, there's something very gently intimate about taking down the layers of fabric we use to wall ourselves off from each other in subtle but real ways. Moreover, mens naked yoga provides a healthy space in which to do so. As far as I can tell, it doesn't matter what age you are or what your body is like. It's not about that here. All the teachers I've worked with have been super sweet, created a very safe and accepting environment, and took us through great yoga. The folks in class have likewise been sweet and open... the vibe is very down to earth and real. I have never experienced a creepy sexual vibe or encountered anything that felt like judgment in this space. -Josh A.
- Part 1. Ken is interviewed by Antonio Capurro, “Gay Like Us” International Blogger March 3, 2012
- Part II. Ken is interviewed by Antonio Capurro, “Gay Like Us” International Blogger March 3, 2012
- Part II. Ken is interviewed by Antonio Capurro, “Gay Like Us” International Blogger March 3, 2012
- Part 1. Ken is interviewed by Antonio Capurro, “Gay Like Us” International Blogger March 3, 2012











