Comments on: Anmol Mehta on Nude Yoga

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:27:10 +0000

Nude yoga’s appeal is very limited, even among naturists. It’s gaining popularity in some metropolitan areas although I’m not sure it always keeps to the intent of either yoga or naturism. There are nudist venues who have yoga classes and I know of naturists who teach nude classes.

I’m a recent devotee to yoga so the idea of practicing yoga in the nude seems like a natural nudist activity. I often do my home practice in the nude and it’s different than doing it clothed. I haven’t had the opportunity to participate in a nude yoga class but I’d certainly give it a go.

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:55:53 +0000

Interesting article. I don’t see this as having a broad base of appeal though given the current gymnophobia we have in society. I think that within a very small segment of society it would have an appeal but that segment is so small it is hard to see it having any great effect on changing over all attitudes. Though like any journey it all begins with a single step.

By: Omar

Omar — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:40:40 +0000

Thank you for the link to the article. I would go one step further than Mr. Mehta. Naked yoga should be the only hatha yoga. Yogis are supposed to believe that Moksha (liberation) is the eventual goal. How does covering your body help liberate you?

There is a reason why only two of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Ashtanga yoga concern the physical body. It’s not who you are. The body is an important tool. But, it’s still just a tool. It’s a means to an end.
It should be just you on that mat. Naked soul. Naked body.