What Actually Goes On Inside A Naked Yoga Class?

We bet you've have tried at least one form of yoga that's been out of your comfort zone, and if it's got you to call yourself a daredevil, think again. People from across the world are trying the most strange yoga trend of all times that puts even the equally weird goat yoga and dog yoga to shame! Well, it's the naked yoga! [That's right!]

The naked yoga gets you sweaty, intimidated and [obviously] stripped! But despite these factors, this seemingly frightening yoga trend claims to have multiple health benefits. So, we thought, why not take a closer look?

Naked yoga is pretty much what you think it is. A naked yoga class essentially requires you to strip down in front of a room full of people — who do the same — and perform a myriad of asanas. It is considered a legit form of yoga workout that claims to boost your overall health and promote body positivity.

While many believe naked yoga has only recently taken the fitness industry and, well Instagram by storm, experts state it's been around in India for generations, by the name Nagna Yoga.

As soon as you enter the class, you are required to disrobe COMPLETELY! Yes, we mean all the way — from bare breasts to exposed buttocks. Although, if you are uncomfortable, you have the option to keep your underpants on.

In fact, some nude yoga classes allow you enough time to ease in and take off one piece of clothing with every pose.

Naked yoga classes are often co-ed, which means men and women practice together — imagine stretching and breathing naked in the same room. So naturally, there's a strict code of conduct that you JUST CAN'T BREAK. Simply put, if you flout, you are out!

Most naked yoga classes have a list of rules and regulations clearly stated and communicated to you even before you take the class. If not, your trainer will run through them one-by-one before the session begins.

Believe it or not, witnessing your fellow classmates in the same uneasy situation as you — nervously covering stretch marks, struggling to conceal body fat — helps you empathise, and eventually get comfortable in your skin — quite literally.

Besides, many naked yoga studios dim the lights to ease you in.

You'll have a certified trainer — who is also naked [obviously] — help you perform a mix of yoga poses and asanas. From child pose and downward dog to shivasana and balasana, you'll be doing it all.

But the key to truly absorb the benefits of naked yoga is to connect with your mind, breath and body rather than awkwardly stretching or worrying about what others are thinking.

Moreover, it's said that these nude yoga exercises are so powerful that you ultimately get involved and forget you are undressed.

Yes, if you are wondering whether you can try the naked yoga with your partner, you absolutely can!

Usually, it's a mix of breathing and connection exercises that help promote openness and teamwork. A popular pose among couples is the cross-legged pose where one partner wraps their legs around the other partner's waist and takes deep relaxing breaths.

It is said that you realise the power of naked yoga after you take a class. It frees you from your inhibitions. You feel liberated and confident! And because you are able to see and admire your own body stretch and contort, you end up with a deeper connection with your soul.