About ken

Ken has practiced yoga for over 10 years and became certified with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200 after graduating from Yoga Tree’s YogaTeacher Training program in 2006. Yoga Alliance has recognized him as a ERYT-200/RYT-500 as he completed his Yoga Therapy training at Ananda Seva Mission in July 2010. Ken has been leading a Naked Men’s class here at the SUN ROOM since 2007. Ken teaches Naked Men’s Yoga on Tuesdays at 7:45 p.m and is honored to be covering Sundays at 6:00pm while Darren is adjusting to fatherhood. Ken’s Vinyasa Flow class is for all levels! In his classes, Ken provides eclectic Non-denominational Hatha yoga guidance, honoring a variety of traditions, such as Iyengar alignment principles, invigorating Kudalini Kriya, and playful Acroyoga-inspired partner work. He invites you to embrace SIMPLICITY, PATIENCE and COMPASSION as you deepen your practice and your connection with your true Self. Ken offers Yoga Therapy workshops on a variety of topics such as restorative yoga, grief, relationships, stress management and coping with chronic illness. In addition to yoga, Ken also serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Many of his workshops can be counted towards Continuing Education contact hours for Nurses, LCSWs and MFTs. Daniel Quinn and Paulo Coelho are among his favorite authors. Please visit Ken’s website at www.kenbreniman.com or email him at kjbreniman@gmail.com
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Demystifying the NYM experience….a descriptive observation by soon-to-be Yoga Teacher Justin Ross

About Justin… Justin comes from an island off the west coast where he saw some awesome moss. He took this moss and explored the world while practicing yoga of all types for 15 short years. This moss then nourished itself with a Forest style yoga teacher training led by Les Leventhal at yoga tree in […]

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Italy Yoga Journal spotlights Naked Yoga for Men in SF

Yoga Journal Italy: Mission to Yoga from San Francisco By Anna Volpicelli Naked Yoga for Men “The yoga students that attend our Naked Yoga for Men classes predominately self-identify as gay although bisexual, transgendered and straight men attend as well”, Ken Breniman a Naked Yoga for Men teacher shares.   He teaches in San Francisco on […]

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The Revolutionary Within

Courageous is the yogi, Navigating this life with a spiritual compass. What appears to others as wandering, Is the steadfast march towards the Union. All of Creation, buzzing and aglow – How can all things stem from One? The pen, the scribe, and the story, All parts of the astounding nature of existence; A cosmic […]

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Why Partner Yoga? by Ken Breniman

Why Partner Yoga? by Ken Breniman

 “It is when you lose sight of yourself, that you lose your way. To keep your truth in sight you must keep yourself in sight and the world to you should be a mirror to reflect to you your image; the world should be a mirror that you reflect upon.” ― C. JoyBell C.   […]

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Guest Teacher David Moreno is interviewed on Yogiviews

Guest Teacher David Moreno is interviewed on Yogiviews

The interview  focuses mostly on Men & Yoga. It’s about 25 minutes and can be viewed by clicking HERE. David Moreno has taught at international conferences, festivals, universities, retreats, and teacher trainings programs worldwide. He has worked privately with clients in the fashion and entertainment industries, and has trained world-class athletes, including the coach of 2004/2008 […]

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Part II. Ken is interviewed by Antonio Capurro, “Gay Like Us” International Blogger

 Why Naked Yoga?  An interview by Antonio Capurro Click here to read  1st part of an interview done by internationally renowned internet blogger Antonio Capurro. Click here for part 2. From your experience what is to have a healthy sexual life and a healthy relationship?                         […]

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Part 1. Ken is interviewed by Antonio Capurro, “Gay Like Us” International Blogger

 Why Naked Yoga?  An interview by Antonio Capurro Click here to read  1st part of an interview done by internationally renowned internet blogger Antonio Capurro. Click here for part 2.    I discuss with Antonio the amazingly liberating but often misunderstood practice of naked yoga. Times are fast and people is living always running, but why not to […]

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