Naked Yoga Mini Retreat for Men

Dive in to a refreshing and relaxing practice - gifting yourself a this mini-retreat for men. The morning will start with a more traditional based flow yoga. Over the course of our time together will explore practices such as partner work, breath work, meditation as well as massage. The class will finish with a move to a more restorative practice designed to restore and refresh.

IN PERSON/STUDIO CLASS - class limited to 8 students. WE REQUIRE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19.

WHEN: Doors open at 9:40 AM, practice starts promptly at 10:00 AM. LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

WHERE: Shankara Studio, Lambertville, NJ. Please RSVP and directions will be included in the confirmation.

WHAT TO BRING: Yoga mat, towel and water. Feel free to bring anything else that will enhance your practice (blocks, straps, props, journal, etc.). Please let me know if you do not have a mat and I will try to make arrangements to have a mat available. I will have water available.

STYLE: Class will be based on Hatha yoga with a Vinyasa flow in the Anusara style of teaching. The class may include conscious breathing (pranayama), and some partner poses.

INSTRUCTOR: Colby Smith, certified yoga teacher and practitioner.

COST: $100 for the retreat. Sliding scale available by request. Owing to the limited size of the class, you must pre-register and pay. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN UNLESS THE SPOT REFILLS AND NOT AT ALL IF CANCELED WITHIN 24 HOURS BEFORE CLASS. *Please make prior arrangements if you would like to pay via cash, Venmo or Paypal.

*Please note, if your ability to pay has been affected by Covid-19, please reach out to discuss alternatives.

**IF YOU FEEL SICK, HAVE A FEVER, OR HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WITH COVID, YOU MAY NOT ATTEND. Please be smart, courteous and protect our community.

QUESTIONS: Email questions to jcolbsmi@yahoo.com

ABOUT NYL: This class is for men interested in the practice of yoga without the restriction of clothing. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for comfortable male spiritual community. We strive to create an atmosphere of self-acceptance, empowerment, and by fostering mutual respect, body consciousness and peer support. While nudity is an intrinsic part of the experience, this class is not designed nor intended to create a sexual venue or to foster erotic energy.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Our classes are diverse, and likely you will meet men with the same curiosity, confidence and skill level as yourself. It’s normal to feel nervous the first time, yet we strive to create at sense of safety and comfort in the space for your practice.

ADDITIONALLY: I am also teaching private classes.

LASTLY: I am certified in Yamuna Body Rolling. It's a technique similar to massage, but focuses on body alignment and joint mobility. It's done on a massage table in the privacy of the studio.