Men looking to explore connection with other gay/bi/straight/questioning men through naked hatha yoga, tantric breath/energy work and meditation. January 2010 SOLSTICE Blessings to ALL!!!
WINTER TERM: Classes will begin January 07, 2010 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS from 6:15 to 7:45 pm. convenient downtown location on max and trolly lines If you sign up for the whole term it will be $15.00 a class... pre-paid. Drop-Ins will be $20. And as always I am open to payment plans! WINTER Term will be: Tuesdays Jan 12 through March 30/ 12 weeks... $180.00 Thursdays Jan 7 through March 25/ 12 weeks $180.00 (Monthly Payments Accepted) THANKS FOR YOUR INTETEST !!! Advance Payment Reserves your Space RSVP by E-Mail AND send check to: J.E. Doherty, MSW, LCSW
516 SE Morrison #307
Portland, OR 97214
503-281-9772 Looking forward to seeing you all back on the mat!!! Namaste, Joe Must talk with Instructor by phone or e-mail before attending a class.
For more about me: www.joega.com or www.elementalhealing.org
*YOGA*=Union with the Divine *TANTRA*=Tools for Expansion
Tantric Yoga allows us yet another pathway to expand our connection with the divine (or spirit) within us. And through that deep rootedness we then expand our connection to the divine/spirit all around us.
In Tantra we connect with the energy of the second chakra, the whirling disc of sexuality and creativity. When we expand this energy throughout the whole energy channel, from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, we use this powerful energy more fully.
Why naked? When we shed our outer garments we shed our judgements of our self and others. We also release our inhibitions that prevent us as MEN from connecting fully with ourselves and thus others. Our bodies become a vehicle for connection, NOT the focus of connection. We see ourselves as people not objects of sexual gratification. In these classes there is NO genital focus or contact, we are more than our cocks, we strive to become whole beings integrating body/mind/spirit. In Partner work we focus on connecting with eachother through energy and breath (chi, prana, lifeforce) NOT our sexual urges. This is a safe, open and honest environment to meet the challenge of deeper connection to self and other.
"Your clothes conceal much of your beauty and hide not the unbeautiful. Would that you could meet the sun and the wind with more of your skin and less of your raiment. For the earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair..." Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet |
http://www.elementalhealing.org/ for more info about the instructor CLASS STRUCTURE: 90 MINUTES 15 MINUTES BREATHWORK (USUALLY PARTNER WORK) 15 MINUTE WARM UP/GENTLE STRETCHING 45 MINUTE ASANA (POSES/SOMETIMES PARTNERED) 15 MINUTES SHAVASANA/MEDITATION Just bring a clean bath sized towel and if you prefer, your own mat! Please arrive with good hygiene and no cologne; Respect quiet in the studio; Let instructor know if any new injury/pain; Please arrive about 10 minutes before class; no late entry! METER PARKING TILL 7 PM, easily accessable by Max and Street Car, SmartPark $2:00 at 6 pm for the evening...
SmartPark: 10th and Yamhill
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FOR OTHER CLASSES IN OTHER AREAS: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naked_yoga_for_men/links
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