In our naked practice, we can move deeper into the healing and enlivening power of our sensuality. We can cast off our clothes and our limiting beliefs about who we are. We can meet ourselves and welcome what we find with acceptance, kindness, compassion and thanks. We can slow down and indulge in sensation and vibration and we can learn how to feel and harness our lifeforce energy.
In these 2 hour classes, Andy Butterfield of Yoganu in London blends essential themes of tantra yoga, the wisdom of shiatsu and energy medicine with a mindful, breath-led yoga flow practice and partner work. You will be guided through slow and sensual movement, postures and practices that will help you let go of striving and grasping and rest back in acceptance that you are already enough.
It will help if you have had some experience of yoga but the class is open to all levels. Spare mats are available but you might prefer to bring your own. A towel and bottle of water is also a good idea. Please don't arrive before 6.45pm and late arrivals (from 7pm) regretfully cannot be admitted.
At times, guest teachers are invited to cover classes.
Tickets must be booked online in advance.
A reduced-price Assistant ticket is offered. You will be asked to offer 20 mins before and 10 mins after the class to help set up, greet and orientate students and help tidy up at the end. Please do not book this ticket if you are unable to arrive early to assist.
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
– Are there showers available at the venue? No and so please come correct and clean to class
– I am shy and uncomfortable about being naked in a group. We completely understand this and can assure you that we hold a safe, friendly, inclusive and body-positive space. Any initial nervousness, apprehension, shyness is normal and welcome and temporary and you will soon relax
– Are trans men welcome? Yes this class is for anyone who identifies as a man
– I'm afraid I'll get an erection. It is normal if this happens and it is also normal if it does not. Either way, it is not an issue, we just allow the experience of the body without shame or judgement.
– Do I need to bring a mat? There are spare mats but you might prefer to bring your own. Please also bring a towel and a bottle of water.
– What is the cancellation policy? If you are unable to make a class, please give a week's notice to get a full refund and 24 hours notice to obtain a credit for a future class. We regret we cannot offer a refund or credit within 24 hours of the class but you can try and resell your ticket via Outsavvy if there is a waiting list.
Andy is an experienced group facilitator, having run many retreats and workshops for gay men and for the wider community. An experienced coach, shiatsu therapist and teacher of reiki, yoga and tantra - he integrates the tools he has studied and practised during the last 20 years to help people to access healing, compassion and self-empowerment.
Andy thrives in the process of co-creating community and holding a safe, relaxed and meaningful space for gay and bi men to explore intimacy, connection and joy together. More details are available on his website: http://www.andybutterfield.com