So this nude yoga trend the Associated Press just discovered? I’ve done this. Have you? It’s a very bizarre but freeing experience. The first two or three times I went, the only thing I could think about — and stop right here if you’re easily grossed out — was whether my ass was clean. Because whether you’re doing awkward chair or triangle, your butt hole is often on full display. And yes that is part of the draw, the chance to see other men completely naked, and sweating, and spreading themselves. (While the classes I attended aren’t strictly gay, no women ever showed up.)
I never considered myself the most self-conscious person, but I would always say that to myself and others thinking, “Sure, I’ll hit the beach in a Speedo, whatever.” The idea of feeling self-conscious is completely reinvented when you’re downward dogging your bare body in front of ten mostly attractive men, and an instructor who might as well be Jude Law and Hugh Jackman’s love child, I swear to god. His picture on the brochure for the class is half the reason I signed up.
I won’t bore you with the typical yogi pronouncements about how spiritual and therapeutic yoga can be. But it’s good fun and quite relaxing. That said, it took me probably about a full month before I was completely free of any hesitation in stripping down — and performing headstands with my balls flopping all over the place. And while I haven’t been to a nude yoga class in a couple months, reading about other people’s experiences with it made me miss it. I think there’s a class tomorrow afternoon. I’m going to call and see if there are any openings.
David
My junk shrinks when I exercise… so I’m gonna pass. I would like to be a fly on the wall though. I prefer evening lighting when I gaze upon an asshole… full daylight would ruin it for me.
Erasmus van Rotterdam
I have been doing naked yoga since 2002
DEREK WASHINGTON
I don’t mean to be gross, but, I’d be afraid I would let one rip.
Tackle
Yes i took a nude yoga once. And when the class was over an hour later the after smell was a real turn-on. Very musty but sexy.
Joseph
I saw an ad for nude yoga class in LA that required participants to be under a certain BMI. Even though I would have qualified that attitude made me sick and I would never go to one.
scott ny'er
@Joseph: Yeah, that would piss me off too. I think that goes against the whole YOGA mentality.
hardmannyc
I’ve never done it but I do think wearing something to keep your dick from swinging around makes sense — at least a thong or jock or g-string. Would work better for women, I’d imagine, unless they have ginormous knockers.