Know The Top 5 Limitations Of Naked Yoga

Some things are best when done at the right time and proper position; one is naked yoga. The dos and don'ts of naked yoga are endless, but everyone should know the top 5 limitations of naked yoga listed below.

1. Know that this yoga is not about sexuality per se

The naked yoga is actually not a new yogic practice. In fact, it is super ancient and has roots way before even the medieval times in the West.

However, it has only been heard of in less than 5 years in recent modern history. And with this novelty come misconceptions or misunderstandings about what the naked yoga is actually all about.

Some people may be intrigued by it thinking that this yoga practice has a lot to do about improving sexuality or sexual drive/health, but in reality, the practice goes far beyond that.

According to a post published on Very Well Fit, individuals who participate in nude classes of this nature experience a sense of liberation by engaging in naked practice within a safe environment. It is crucial to emphasize that these classes are strictly non-sexual, as emphasized by the participants themselves. In the realm of naked yoga, the environment maintains a non-sexual atmosphere, and most studios have policies in place to safeguard students from any form of unwanted sexual attention.

Actually, this practice may not even touch the subject matter of sexuality—depending on the teacher, we guess.

In essence, the practise of naked yoga is more focused on the exercise of feeling and becoming one with our own physical body, which then, through this embodiment of harmony will bring us closer to the Creator of said physical body.

2. Know that this yoga goes far beyond the confidence in one’s body

Because of the fact that the naked yoga practice is heavily associated with the body positivity movement, many people who are only getting to know this new hype may be under the quick impression that this ancient practice is aimed at helping the practitioners get more comfortable in their own skin.

Although this idea is indeed one aspect of the practice, in reality, this isn't the only thing the practice aims to achieve.

As per a Mind Body Green article, engaging in naked yoga enables individuals to embrace a sense of liberation from inhibitions, external judgments, and body shame that can contribute to depleted energy and diminished well-being. Furthermore, naked yoga exudes a unique form of sensuality—one that emerges from an inner state of genuine connection, confidence, and vitality.

If you begin attending a naked yoga practice hoping that body positivity is the only thing you will learn, you are in for a surprise.

Just like any other yoga practices, the naked yoga is also the kind of ancient practise that seeks to balance the spirit, body, and mind.

The ultimate goal is the spiritual union between you and the Creator after you have found balance within yourself.

3. Naked yoga may sadly be misconstrued as a way for seeking validation

Are you aware that the practice of naked yoga has been made quite popular by social media platforms such as Instagram? Heck, you could even have heard about it from said social media yourself.

Of course, in an era in which everybody is seeking the new health trend, the spread of knowledge relating to the naked yoga practise should be seen as positive progress.

However, as with all things in life, often we can't deny that misconceptions are bound to arise.

It is worth noting that an article extensively published on Wikipedia highlights the historical presence of naked yoga as a spiritual practice dating back to ancient times. This practice finds mention in revered texts such as the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the 7th to 10th centuries, as well as being acknowledged by renowned Ancient Greek geographer Strabo.

Many sceptics have jeered at the idea of the naked yoga because they think it is—firstly—immoral and worse, they think the Millennials who practice it and share their experiences on social media platforms are only doing it for the sake of society's approval.

While that may be true for some people, it would be a shame to think that the practice itself is aimed at promoting such approval-seeking intentions.

4. The naked yoga is definitely not a yoga practice for everybody

The naked yoga practice is promoted as a meditation as well as wellness practice that is meant to create harmony between the spirit and the body.

At its core, the naked yoga practice has a ton of health benefits that not only cover the physical aspects of life, but also the mental aspects of a person's well-being.

Be that as it may, this practice is still not easily accepted by just about anyone.

Many people who are conservative typically still have a hard time accepting that this mindfulness practice is a good thing.

Many people still think that nudity is a personal thing and that it is taboo to be seen butt naked by another person.

With that said, this is probably one of the biggest limitations to the spread of naked yoga in the world of modern health practices.

5. Many naked yoga classes will be either all-male or all-female

If you think that being a part of the naked yoga community means you can easily watch another person of the opposite sex being naked in the same class with you, hold that thought because most naked yoga classes or sessions are either all-female or all-male.

This is done to prevent weird behaviours and uneasy feelings for most people, of course.

So, if you have ever felt queasy about having to bare it all in front of a person of the opposite sex just for the sake of wellness, this is good news for you.

Well, unless you are attracted to people of the same sex, of course.

But at least, most people will be more comfortable being seen without any piece of clothing in front of someone of the same sex group. But remember, the naked yoga is not about sex!

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6. The culture you are coming from may discourage it

You may be surprised—or disappointed for that matter—to know that the practice of naked yoga may not be easily accepted by very conservative societies.

You probably already know this if you yourself come from one of such conservative societies.

In very strict and conservative societies, people tend to think that nakedness and nudity as something super private and personal.

Some even go as far as thinking you can only be naked when you are in the shower or performing marital ‘duties’ per se.

So, the idea that you can freely do some physical exercises naked may be frowned upon and you may be seen as a freak.

It may be difficult to thrive with this practice in such conservative societies, so if the practice of naked yoga happens to be your thing, you would be wise to exercise some discretion when talking about it.

7. You will find it difficult to talk about the practice of naked yoga

The practise of naked yoga is not yet a super popular activity. With that said, you will find it hard to find anyone whom you can comfortably talk to about it.

Sure enough, many people know yoga, but naked yoga? Most people would probably already have a misguided conception about what the practice is really all about.

With that said, you may find that every time you bring up this topic, you will need to slip into the role of a teacher or activist or informer of some kind.

That may be quite a handful to handle, and if you are super passionate about this practice and want aggressively for everybody to understand where you are coming from, some people may not even appreciate it.

Really, just because they are not interested. With that said, you may not easily find a kindred spirit in this regard.