Nude Yoga

I did take nude yoga classes but yoga isn't really my thing. I practice it ocassionally, on my own, but paying for regular classes for something I only take as a secondary prefered activity for working out was too much.

That being said, being a nudist my whole life, taking naked clases with other people was not a big deal. In fact, the big deal for me would have been taking 'textile' classes. I don't think I ever practiced yoga not being fully naked.

 

It's the natural way. At the basic level, it makes sense to use textiles to keep the body warm when temperatures drop below what's comfortable for without. Or in cases of necessary extended sun exposure to prevent burning. But just so others don't see our "privates"? That's silly. If we're accustomed to it, then it's not shocking. Maybe distracting, but I can't imagine any moreso than inspecting clothed crotches for signs of what lies behind the curtain. Our minds go to things like whether that is sweat or residual from earlier fun. I don't expect our desire to taste it is any more or less depending on if it's open or pressed up against a thin layer of fabric. It's one of those things that's ingrained in people's heads, that covering is proper. It feels like we're kinda breaking away from that, maybe, a little at a time - but from a logic perspective, there shouldn't be anything taboo about being naked around others. And physical exercise is definitely more enjoyable and feels more healthy when the skin is open to the air and the temperature is conducive to it.

 

I am a nudist to, but without outdoor plumbing lol I can see my penis just flopping around and that would definitely be different

 

Are you suggesting flopping around during yoga/exercise? If so, then my thought on that is sure it would be something you realize at first, because it would be new. But once you've established a routine, it'll fade to the background. You'd be thinking about the quality of your workout instead. It would then only become a consideration if someone called you out on it.

Why do I think that? I just came back from a bike ride during which I was flopping around. It happens daily. I wasn't truly naked but the shorts that pretended to cover me were not holding anything. There's no doubt I wouldn't be accepted on the average group ride. People have to act like they don't want to see that, so I ride alone. At my own pace and with my own comfort in mind. Sometimes I get looks when I come out of the woods for a road section or if I happen to encounter someone on the trail, but I keep moving, maybe a quick "hi" in passing, but nobody's seemed distressed by that. I get more smiles than blank stares, but unless somebody calls me out like they're bothered by it, and no one ever has, I see no need to compromise my comfort. And I pay it little mind.

The same can be applied to outdoor yoga. I saw a girl assuming poses in an alcove of a hike and bike park. She was wearing shorts and a crop top so nothing to call attention at a distance. At a closer pass though, her shorts were not covering where one might expect they should when she was stretching open which she seemed to be fully aware of but not care about. I think that's the free spirit of individualism worth applauding. Not overtly naked, not making an 'in your face' statement, but healthily ventilating and upholding the human condition. She saw me too and brief smiles were exchanged in quick passing.

Classes where nudity is expected is different because everyone there has implicitly given their consent to look and be seen. No one who signs up for that has any right to complain about seeing things flop, drip, or whatever. Everyone involved is okay with being looked at. It would be unusual, maybe even uncomfortable at first, but after acclimation it becomes routine.

 

It is interesting to say the least. I've been to several nude male yoga classes and loved them all

 

Thanks a lot !!!

 

It actually reminded me of an article I came across recently on tantric meditation for couples – it’s a gentle, mindful approach to building deeper connection and awareness together. Thought some of you might find it interesting: Tantric Meditation for Couples | How to Deepen Your Bond

Curious if anyone here blends yoga with meditation or breathwork? Always looking for ways to bring more intention into practice.