Men's Naked Yoga

This is a group for men who want to practice yoga, qigong or working out with other men in a clothing-optional setting.

We live in a culture that teaches men to be alienated from our own physical bodies . . . and from each other. Even in locker rooms, male nudity is minimized as individual shower stalls/closets replace the once ubiquitous community shower heads. This is a victory for individual privacy rights, but in the process something unique has been lost -- the opportunity for men to bond in a very basic male warrior way. Being physically naked together allowed men to be real, honest, vulnerable. Where nothing was hidden, nothing was shamed. You could just be yourself and there was a real freedom in that.

Men's alienation from our physical bodies was not always the norm. India has a tradition of naked yogis that continues to the present day (https://www.chroniclesoffitness.com/live-like-naked-indian/) In ancient Greece, athletes participated naked in what was the precursor to the current Olympic games. The male body was respected as strong and aesthetic. In the United States up until the late 1950's, men often swam in pools at separate times from women. And when men swam together, they swam naked. Check out our Photos section for examples. So we aim to move men's consciousness forward by learning from the past.

Naked yoga allows for a much deeper body-breath-mind connection.
Naked qigong increases our sensitivity to the energy pathways flowing within and around us.
Naked workouts build a stronger mind-muscle connection which is essential for optimal muscular contraction and development.

This group is open to all men 21 or older without regard to age, race, class, creed, sexual orientation or any other category that divides us. We will gather together guided by the values of honesty, respect, personal responsibility and brotherhood.

You are welcome wherever you are on your journey in life. Your body may be trim and supple or your body may be tight and heavy. You will not be competing with any other man. You will be creating a more mindful, more limber, more energetic, healthier, stronger you.

We get together, we work on ourselves, we form a tribe, and as iron sharpens iron, we build a supportive community of brothers.

We look forward to your joining us.
Suggested yoga props:
https://www.meetup.com/mens-naked-yoga-qigong-workouts/messages/boards/thread/53209226#132987051
Suggested workout equipment:
https://www.meetup.com/mens-naked-yoga-qigong-workouts/messages/boards/thread/53209214#132987039

If you have any questions, post them in the comment section below or Meetup message the organizer.

We offer discounted class card packs including 3-, 5- and Unlimited monthly classes.