So what is it about Nude Yoga that sends a shiver down your spine?Is it the thought of being able to practice yoga without any inhibitions what so ever ...Is it really the ultimate freedom ... ? Whether you're a male or a female ... there is a sense of empowerment ... to be so totally secure in your own self that the trappings of clothes are no longer necessary...it is liberating! Let's look at one form of Nude Yoga that has taken the town by storm for the past 2 years.... So you've heard about the "Hot Nude Yoga" classes run by Aaron Star but haven't gotten round to experiencing them in the flesh. Well he's a fully fledged certified yoga teacher that loves his work. Aaron has his studio in Chelsea NYC and runs his classes in a very "reassuring and confident" manner. His students are absolutely hooked.
He combines aspects of Hatha, Vini, and power yoga, with Tantric practice. The sessions are open to all levels of expertise, however the practice has a certain intensity level to it. You will increase core strength and discover new muscles and much, much more. You've probably heard that he also hosts retreats and teacher training. As not everyone gets the chance to attend his classes in the 'flesh', ... and so that a wider cross-section of people can partake of the benefit of his training, he opened his studio to a camera crew and filmed his classes. A series of four DVD's was the result - Hot Nude Yoga 1,2,3,4 This is what the "Yogi Times" had to say in March 2006 These DVD's are more like a documentary rather than instructional, however don't think that you won't get first class instruction! "Virgin" is the first disc in the series. It's designed for the beginner or those who want a more gentle approach. Then comes "Strength" - it provides a definite challenge from a yoga perspective. Those more advanced will know what I mean. "Partner" is the third and is designed to practice ... with ... that's right a partner. You'll stretch yourself into positions that can't be reached ... alone. The fourth and bonus DVD is "Tantra". It can't be purchased by itself. In this DVD Aaron takes what he taught in the "Partner" DVD and goes just that one step further. He teaches aspects of breath and touch which are designed to take your relationship with your partner to a higher and more spiritual plane. It's a real inspiration to see and practice. The Strength DVD This is a body strengthening DVD and provides a definite challenge from a yoga perspective. It pushes you to your limits. Specific and detailed instructions are given on how to improve your yoga postures As I touched on in the description of boxed set, ... he also has a beginners yoga DVD. Having said that it's not just for beginners but those going back to yoga ... or even those who just don't want to over do it and stretch too far or too deeply, but still what the 'yoga' workout. In this instance, I would suggest that you seriously have a look at Aaron Star's Virgin DVD. It will complement your yoga practice and give insight into the freedom experienced through a nude yoga practice. Last, but definitely not least is the DVD where Aaron teaches partner moves.
This is his Partner DVD and is the precursor to the tantra DVD I mentioned above. It's a complete yoga program designed to be practiced entirely with another person. Out Magazine had
this to say
So does Hot Nude Yoga inspire you?
Whether you're male or female, naked yoga can be very liberating ... it isn't just the domain of Aaron Star ... there are many other ways that you can practice nude yoga. Perhaps tantric practices are more for you ...If that's the case then I suggest you spend some time learning the secrets of tantric yoga ....perhaps not. It is indisputable, I think, that yoga is beneficial for mind body and soul and in this regard I find Melvin's thoughts in his contributed article to be interesting... Have a look and see what you think... Should I not have recommended what you're looking for then try Amazon here...
Nude Aerobics Yoga?Contributed by: Melvin Chua Nude aerobics yoga may sound vulgar,
offensive and impossible but it does exists. They say nudity is healthy natural. Those who do nude aerobics yoga
say that
clothes keep them disturbed and it prevents the flow of air in
getting inside the
body. This may be funny but they really think it that way. For them,
wearing clothes
is like an excess baggage. Somehow, this brings some negative
effects in the people or group doing this kind
of practice. Some might think that they will take nude aerobics
yoga for fun and for
some other reasons which goes beyond imagination. People who do nude aerobics yoga can
freely sweat and not be absorbed by cotton.
This may sound gross but they claimed that people who perspire
in clothes smell
bad. Sweaty clothes are not pleasing to our nose. That is a
fact. But those who
perspire naturally smell better. Looking back to the early
generation, nudity was our natural condition as they say.
It was also added that nudity adds to the physical and
emotional health of the
individual. At first it may be too cognizant to
practice the nude aerobics yoga but once you get the hang of
it, you will feel that it is nourishing and exfoliating. You
will realize after (I think Aaron Star's Hot Nude Yoga is an exercise class first and foremost. It's done with style and panache! ....author's insert) © Copyright Melvin Chua,
All Rights Reserved.
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