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The 8 most unusual workouts

Looking for a fun new way to get fit? Try one of these eight unusual workouts to spice up your routine

By Alicia McAuley

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Web exclusive, September 2010

1. Naked yoga

You may not appreciate the mental image that comes along with naked yoga—especially if you’re stuck behind the guy doing Downward-Facing Dog—but going nude on your mat is a trend that seems to be catching on in Canada and the U.S. Fans of the unconventional workout claim that it helps them to really focus on their body and experience the practice in a new, liberating way. Depending on the studio, classes are single-sex or co-ed—but you may want to bring your own mat.

Not ready to bare all in a room full of strangers? Close the shades and try a gentle yoga practice in the privacy of your own home, sans apparel. Who knows—it just might become your new favourite thing!

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13 Comments

Sounds liberating, although I probably wouldn't do it because of my worthless modesty. If yoga is meant to be relaxing, momentarily forfeiting the binds of society's conformism, prejudice, and judgement so one may be free of anxiety has a nice feel to it.

Submitted by WhitestAsian on Wed, 2012-04-04 11:15pm.

If someone wants to practice yoga in the buff, by themselves or in a group, is entirely up to them. Far be it for us to criticize

Submitted by Ryan on Mon, 2011-12-05 11:56pm.

I think its a fantastic idea. Far too may are ashamed of their bodies. I've learned to do things that at one time I could only fantasize about. If one doesn't want to expose themselfs to others thats fine, but don't put down those that do. I

Submitted by Barry on Mon, 2011-12-05 6:47pm.

These people who dare to do this a trash!

Submitted by Marco on Mon, 2011-12-05 6:39pm.

Why get all worked up about this? We were born naked...

Submitted by Risus on Mon, 2011-12-05 4:48pm.

People that do this need to get their heads checked by a psychiatrist!!! There is something definitely wrong with them! How sick!

Submitted by Marco on Mon, 2011-12-05 3:49pm.

These kind of people need to get a second job to keep them busy! Looks like they have nothing better to do! Not well adjusted at all! :(

Submitted by Robert on Mon, 2011-12-05 3:29pm.

WoW!!! Some people are really sick in the head! These people have very low self esteem, no family values, no morals and have no respect for God whatsoever!!!! For shame!!

Submitted by Greg on Mon, 2011-12-05 3:27pm.

Do not agree at all. I can image the smell with a big group of people in an inclosed room, NO NO, and the different body looks, NO NO, how can you concentrate?? It sounds fantastic but only if done behind closed doors. My opinion sorry!

Submitted by Catintheboots on Mon, 2011-12-05 2:48pm.

Mixed naked yoga is OK if done behind closed doors!

Submitted by Jim on Mon, 2011-12-05 2:14pm.

I'm reading this comment by Anonymous and find that some people are surprisingly (or not) closed-minded. Do some research. Sure, we have clothes for a reason, but not all people have the same mentality as yours. I guess some people find naked yoga liberating, and maybe it gives them greater freedom of movement. If you don't like it, don't go a class.

Submitted by KC on Sat, 2010-10-30 1:41pm.

This is definitely a cry for help! Why on earth would a person feel the need to humilitate themselves by excercising naked? How will this be more of a benefit than Yoga with your clothes on? If you really feel the need to expose yourself to strangers...go to a nudist camp...hello? What is this world coming to...seriously...we have clothes for a reason!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2010-10-17 10:37pm.

naked yoga, porcupine tattoos on bum-bum, writing silly comments........whatever an attention seeking individual needs to do to get noticed, I suppose.

Submitted by Lawrence on Thu, 2010-09-23 8:37am.