Journey to Naked Yoga

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If you're new here then you should know something about me. I am a nudist and I love doing yoga naked. Yoga has been included in myself care routine for 7 years. It is a practice that helps me meditate and center myself. Yoga also helps me self regulate.

Before I get into my Jorney into yoga, let me explain to the newcomers what yoga is. Yoga is a Sankrit word that is translated as "yoke" or "union." These translations mean to unite bind together. Yoga creates a sacred union of the mind, body, soul and universal consciousness according to www.yogabasics.com. Yoga can be traced back thousands of years to the Upanishads, aa collection ofyogic text dating from around 800 BC to 400 AD. For the sake of this blog post and reading time I will refer to www.yogabasics.com for a more in depth understanding of Yoga.

Now how did I get into doing Nude Yoga? Well I'm glad that you asked. It started in 2018 during a search for nudist community. I had freshly moved to Washington, DC and I craved friendship beyond the church world. I had been in DC for several months and had been to a few nudist parties. However, I wanted a new adventure in my nudist life. Since nudism isn't sexual and I can get sex at any time, I wanted to further my naked experience. One December Wednesday I decided to finally venture out and scout for new naked experiences.

Since I was in several nudist groups, I decided to peruse the events sections to see what I could find. I also looked up nudist groups on Meetup and couldn't find anything. I started to get frustrated with me search and I decided to try Craigslist with what I could do given the site had changed.

After frustration, I went back to Facebook and searched nudist events and happened to find a Naked Yoga and Potluck event for that coming Saturday in Silver Spring, MD. Before I even stated my interest, I knew this was what I wanted to do. I had never practiced Yoga before nor had I even practiced Yoga in the nude! I've gone naked socially, at resorts, and beaches, but never had I did Yoga in the nude. I knew that this was going to be a new experience for me.

Before I RSVP'd I took a peek at the guest list and as usual it was predominantly white, but thankfully I saw a few melanated faces. I also want to be in a space where I see people that look like me and those who I can indentify with. This doesn't just go along racial lines, but this goes along gender lines. At the time I identified as non-binary since I was only a few years into my transition. I must admit, a bitch was nervous as fuck to be around a group of white men in this body. Not only that potluck and food was involved and I am NOT a fan of potlucks. Nothing against people, but I was always taught that you can't eat from everyone's table.

However, I did look at the rules of the naked yoga and rhetoric used in describing the event. I knew then that I would be welcomed. After my inspection I began to prepare myself mentally and emotionally for this naked yoga session. Since it was only Wednesday, I had to contain my excitement for the upcoming naked Yoga Session. Each day my excitement grew and I couldn't wait until I got off from work and out of church so that I could attend this Yoga Session.

Well Saturday arrived and I was finally free to prep for the Naked Yoga session. I had picked up some wine and a pie on my way home from church. I wanted to make sure that I didn't go to a potluck Yoga event empty handed. I picked a nice pink moscato and a nice apple pie. It wasn't a home cooked meal as I was in a complicated living situation.

Since it was cold as fuck in DC that winter I layered up and braved the cold in my 1995 Toyota Camry. I had some of my favorite tunes blasting as I prepped myself for how this nude yoga class would go. I really wanted it to be a safe space. I wanted to make some long standing friendships, however I didn't put all my eggs into one basket.

The Nude yoga class was held at one of the host's home. It was a lovely home indeed. The foyer was beautifully decorated with Christmas decor. From the foyer was a set of steps that lead to a beautiful entertainment space. This space felt comfortable and festive. The Christmas lights and decorations added to the allure of the anticipated Yoga. Of course before getting to the potluck and naked yoga section, one had to disrobe.

Ya Girl in Cobra Pose

Our lovely host, guided us to the makeshift clothing closet, which was another seating area before going to the assigned nude yoga, potluck space. I placed my bag, clothes, and other belongings in my assigned area. Our items were guaranteed to be safe and secure. Any infraction or disrespect of the rules would be an immediate ban from the Naked Yoga event as well as any other events put on by the host. I made sure that I was respectful and made sure I was respected.

Once I entered into the event space with the other participants, I saw more melanated people and a couple of other non-binary people. I introduced myself to everyone including the host. After the pleasantry exchange, I headed to enjoy some of the potluck. I partook of some good cake, a pasta salad and a few meatballs. I didn't want to overeat in anticipation of the Yoga session. I did not want to be naked and farting in someone's face during yoga.

After the potluck, we had a brief intermission were we chilled and let our food settled. We did a bit of an icebreaker, where we stated our name, where we're from, age, and hobbies. The icebreaker was awesome. I discovered I was one of 3 musicians in the room. We all talked about music, the upcoming grammy's, and networking. After all the chatter and ice-breaking, we headed into the Yoga session.

We started the naked yoga session. The instructor or Yogi (practitioner of Yoga) started us off with a nice relaxing flute interlude to help us center and ground ourselves. The atmosphere was calm. It was as if we were transcending a spiritual plane as we did deep breathing exercises. With each breath I felt my body relaxing in anticipation of the yoga session.

Here comes the first few poses. With each pose, the Yogi, guided us through each pose advising how to place our hands, feet, legs, and how to modify. As we unified the elements of our being, I felt lighter, yet energetic. Before I knew it we were ending the Yoga session and saying Namaste.

After the Yoga session, we still sat around a chatted for a bit more, some indulging in the available hot time and after Yoga drinks. I chatted for a while longer and then I dressed myself and headed home.  Once I got home I immediately went to sleep.

The next morning, I had to work. I woke up more energetic than I had been in months. I knew then, that Yoga especially naked Yoga was going to be a regular staple in my life. Even through periods of instability I still managed to do some type of yoga even if it was just watching certified, authentic Yogis on Youtube.

However due to circumstances and going further into my transition, I stopped going to the naked yoga class and started practicing alone. I do intend on the future on finding a transgender Nude Yoga class. I absolutely love doing yoga naked.

What is your favorite form of yoga?