Winter in the northern climes is rarely conducive to nudism, particularly being able to enjoy being naked outdoors...boots, gloves, and hats alone don't fend off temperatures of -5 degrees. Consequently, I am acclimating myself by lowering the indoor temperature (which also saves on the NYSEG bill!) and spending as much time as possible wearing nothing but slipper socks and a smile.
I have a sort of goal in mind for accustoming myself to such cool temperatures, as I would like to be able to take a hike (or three!) sans clothing this year. As an older woman, I am smart enough to not go alone nor try the Appalachian Trail, so I hope to have naked hiking companions at some point to indulge in short (3-4 hours round trip)walks in the woods.
I think working on being (or becoming) physically fit is best done naked. There are no clothes to chafe or bind, nothing to keep sweat close to the skin. While the best exercise to me would be swimming naked on a regular basis, few health clubs allow it. Even working out in a commercial gym requires clothing. So I compromise at home where I spend time naked every day riding my stationary bicycle (a very vintage Schwinn Aerdyne) and doing naked yoga to improve my flexibility.
Meanwhile, I will wander naked around the house and pray Spring arrives sooner than later.
I absolutely agree with the notion that exercise and yoga should be done naked. The physical restriction of clothing, especially tight, clinging, elasticized clothing that hinders the blood flow to the skin, clothing that pulls, tugs and abrades the skin, masks and distorts the skin response to the environment.
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