But would partaking (and overcoming the intense anxiety that was triggered by the thought of being butt naked in front of strangers) help me grow in some way? Forrest Talley, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, explained why trying outrageous new things can be attractive - and even beneficial - to some people. Okay, so that’s a cause I can get behind. “We offer you the opportunity to shed your clothing, and along with it, judgment about your appearance, limiting personal beliefs and critical self-talk,” the website claims. Over Sunday brunch, the person chatted about Naked in Motion, which hosts naked yoga sessions in New York City, Boston and Seattle. I first heard about naked yoga from a friend of a friend. What is naked yoga - and would it be good for me? The list of my scary and novel experiences include doing stand-up comedy, taking a solo vacation to new cities, asking a rude boss for a giant, well-deserved raise, and even exposing all of my financial information (from how much money I make to how much debt I am in) to a complete stranger.īut none of these compare to the latest experience that I added to the list: naked yoga. “Research also indicates that our physical and mental health improve when we engage in new challenges - the brain and psyche love being engaged in novel experiences even if they feel scary and intimidating at first.”

“Research indicates that our brains thrive when we engage in new experiences,” says Dr. Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of “Joy from Fear,” says this is a smart tactic.

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