Naked yoga brings good benefits to those who take it up. What is gay nude yoga? It’s just what the name says it is. Doing yoga in the buff. It breaks the boundaries of the ‘norm’ and gives the people who participate a fresh new understanding of the body and the art of yoga. No clothing, no inhibitions.
The goal behind this form of yoga that’s a bit different from just plain yoga, is to push yourself beyond your normal limits. At first thought, this practice of yoga without clothes seems to be a bit unappealing and senseless. Something else for sexually motivated people to use as a form of exploring another side of their sexuality. This is not the case.
When practicing this form of yoga, your goal of finding a new and deeper sense of freedom is more easily achieved. By freeing your body, the mind and spirit will naturally follow. The clothes are like a representation of inhibitions. And inhibitions are what block the goals that yoga practitioners are trying to achieve. Once the barriers are removed, the goals are easier attained.
The bottom line with this form of yoga, is that, even though it’s practiced in the nude, it’s still basically yoga. It’s a form of self-appreciation and discovery. It’s a way to tune in to the universe in body, mind, and spirit. Society still doesn’t accept nudity per say, so you wouldn’t think many would take to this form of yoga. But you’d be surprised at how fast this is catching on. And in a positive light.
People have been practicing yoga for centuries. There has always been a passion for people to connect with themselves and find harmony and peace. The art of yoga is very easy to learn, and can produce a lot of good benefits if practiced consistently. It can be done alone or with a group, adding yet another freedom to enjoy.
Some of the benefits that can be had by practicing yoga may surprise many who aren’t familiar with it. Mentally, it’s about the usual peace and tranquility and sensed of one-ness. But in the body, it can mean help with blood circulation, help with lung capacity, getting rid of toxins, and assisting the whole digestive process. The nudity simply takes you to a deeper level of appreciation for your entire being.
Another popular term for naked yoga is ‘naturism’. This is a movement, that is political, and cultural. It pleads the cause of nudity in society. It’s what took place over the issues of nudity on public beaches. It’s an appreciation of the body, an ability to see it in a different and deeper light. Finding a freedom that isn’t found on the surface.
Naked yoga has some positive benefits that anyone can enjoy. This form of yoga is really becoming popular, and many are already enjoying these benefits. Some classes do exist with men and women together, but mostly this form of yoga has been taken up by men. If you want to learn about it, or how to do it, or to sign up for classes, you can find all the information you need on the internet. It can be a very rewarding experience for those who give it a try.
As an offshoot to naked yoga you could also look at gay tantra.
Howie Holben pilots Spirit Journeys, a gay vacations organization that focuses on personal growth travel. Howie has travelled the world learning from indigenous peoples. There is more about Howie, his work and gay travel with a spiritual focus at Spirit Journeys website.