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| I am a male practicing Bikram. 
Why do some men practice in Speedos? Do they really get more flexibility or is it just to show off their package? I have been considering using a speedo, but I would like a second opinion.
right now, i use under armour compression shorts. they work ok. yes, there is exposure of my package, which is why I attend the classes where there are a little less people and more focus on the yolk between myself and the poses. but if speedos work better, i will give them a shot. the only problem is that i am a big guy with some body fat, which would not look too attractive since I am more of a football player build than a swimmer.
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| Welcome Namrata. There is all manner of male dress but it really comes down to how YOU feel most comfortable from a self-esteem aspect. I really don't know any guys I practice with interested in displaying their "package;" heck, most are more concerned with not falling on their face. For most yoga, I wear the hugger mugger unisex shorts--comfy mostly cotten with bans on the waist and legs. No possibility of falling or gaping and thus, not offending or embarrasing. In the ole hot Bikram room, about anything goes but the tiny speedos just look stupid on men in my opinion. |
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Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Now Brucebhai, you just wait a minute...Speedos don't look stupid on Men...I think they look rather attractive..if the right man is wearing them. Same principal with Women applies here too..some Women look awful in a Bikini Speedo!! I happen to look okidoky good in my (1) one - uno Piece Speedo suit 
In Bikram, Anything goes...at home sometimes I just want to take off all my clothes cause it's so dang HOT!! but, the Bikini helps hold the "package" in place  |
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speedo suits are for swimmers and swimmer's bodies.
(okay, and photo shoots of great yogis)
men in speedos in hot yoga is...gross.
a stranger's sweaty speedo is so very gross.
wear some clothes and be happy you have the option of no shirt.
Yours in Sweat,
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| Bikram himself practices in a speedo in the vast majority of pictures that I've seen of him. In his book, he mentions that he prefers speedos because you should put your foot directly in the bottom hem of the suit when doing tree pose. With the speedo it won't slip. But in his book very few of the male models wore Speedos.
No man in the classes I've attended has worn a speedo. Most wear loose fitting shorts and I assume (Ah Hum!) an appropriate item under that. Personally I wear a coolmax shirt and the same type of shorts that Bruce wears. Outside of Bikram, wouldn't be caught dead in shorts. I've found that the high wicking fabrics are great, but cotton is just plain too hot. |
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| I am comfortable with a speedo since my kids were swimmers but outside the pool environment (or perhaps some super trendy studio for the ridiculously fit) there is a big ick factor I have never been able to figure out how the Ironman triathlon racers can handle that distance biking and running in them  |
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| I think about this a fair amount. As a woman who has extra bady fat, I struggle with looking reasonably well covered and being cool. If I feel pretty good about myself, I will go without shirt and wear a version of a sports bra. If I don't I coverup more. I think the same principal to
men. If you feel uncomfortable in a speedo, then probably its not the greatest thing to wear. Mostly I don't care what others wear, but I have more of an opinion of how I look.
I think teachers should take care to be covered ( no speedos). Its just weird to be on the
floor with a teacher whose package is showing. It's weird enough that I avoid one teacher who did that. It just doesn't fit with the vulnerability of Bikram and the heat.
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Location: A Blue State | Hey...I'm sorry to be so dense, but WTF is a "package"?
Regarding Speedos, there's no way around it. They're embarassing for everybody.
First, the guy obviously thinks that everybody wants a good look at his wiener (is that
what you mean by package?). Second, everybody is trying hard not to notice that
the guy is a total dork.
Let's turn this around. It's the same as a girl doing yoga in a string bikini. Not very
functional and kinda exhibitionistic.
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Guys have boxes?
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| I wear a speedo. I went from long surfer shorts to something like biker shorts to the speedo. And it definately makes a difference. Thats why I did it. It was nothing. I am not self conscious about it. You could see my package before in other shorts, so whats the difference. Cloths change the electrical charge along the skin changing your awareness of the area. So less clothing more awareness. In shorts I was always playing with them so they did not sinch up or get in the way. With a speedo I do not have this problem. I have a yoga body for sure so nothing gross to look at. Whats up with you folks anyway? Yoga supposed to be body accepting oriented not physically repressing or judgemental. |
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| Now we can all hate Brian for not having a gross body innerline - I have a yoga body for sure so nothing gross to look at. Whats up with you folks anyway? Yoga supposed to be body accepting oriented not physically repressing or judgemental. |
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Location: A Blue State | innerline - 2005-04-07 2:03 PM
Whats up with you folks anyway? Yoga supposed to be body accepting oriented not physically repressing or judgemental.
Sorry... just having a little fun with the topic...did I mention that I wear a thong to class
sometimes, especially when I'm trying to get other students to give me more space.
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| For a long time the teachers have talked of doing a nude class. Any takers? |
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| They have regular weekly nude yoga in Austin--it's all guys...I hear...and they're gay...not that there's anything wrong with that... |
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| No, thanks, innerline! I just went bathing suit shopping today and that was humbling enough - yeesh...On that note, I must say that I believe there is a place in Western Culture for the Burkha - the beach! |
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| Whoa, Whoa, a nude class? I heard of that stuff only happening in Australia.
Can it be coed i.e. one male and all female?
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| Reminds me of a story a read in the LA Times last summer.
Ashley Judd, the actress was staying in Yosemite at the Awanee hotel Super fancy place right in the middle of one of the most dramatic valleys in the world. Anyway she decided to do yoga au naturale but when she got ready she found she left her mat outside the door. She tried to reach it quick just as she was. Got outside, grabbed the mat then heard Click. Couldn't get back in. Next thing the hotel desk sees is Ashley Judd wrapped in her yoga mat begging to be let back into her room.
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Location: A Blue State | Bruce - 2005-04-07 7:08 PM
No, that's a harem.
If it were a harem, then I would probably be okay to wear my thong?
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| I'm not practicing bikram anymore but I wouldn't mind having nude classes, no matter if mixed or just guys or girls. I'm all for it! Not only in bikram but any other form of yoga too. But that's just my lonely liberated european mind between all you prudish yanks. 
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Yes, our culture is a bit prudish, more so in some regions that others.
A nude beach in the US is usually something that raises eyebrows and
occasionally something that the authorities will shut down; in Germany,
I gather, all public beaches are nude, no?
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| Not at all, in fact nudity is illegal in Germany as well. It's "disturbing the peace" or "indecent exposure" or whatever the lawmakers may call it. OTOH topless ladies are quite acceptable nowadays and will not raise many eyebrows on public beaches. We have, however, many nudist beaches, completely legally. They are mostly owned by clubs and therefor private ground where the authorities have no say. I've actually kinda grown up on a nudist campground (like every weekend and holidays since I was 8 weeks of age), so I'm used to see naked people without feeling disturbed or aroused.
My feeling is that this kind of exposure to the natural human body is very good for kids from an early age on, since I've never learned to combine thoughts of nakedness with sex at all. And also I can not understand grown up men looking at porn. As a kid I always thought why do they do that? There are naked people around me all the time, why should I spend money for pics of them?
And then there are much more benefits in naked beaches: You mustn't worry about sand in the crotch of your swimsuit, you don't have to run around in wet swimsuit and risk inflammation of your kidneys and so on.
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A topless lady in the US would surely draw both a crowd and the cops.
It's really kind of stupid, isn't it? I certainly agree with your comments about
growing up with nudity being a fine way to put it into an unremarkable context;
and I agree that the linkage of nudity and sexuality here is far too strong.
But tell me, are you saying that when you see an attractive woman naked
you don't find yourself drifting toward thoughts of a sexual nature? That would
really impress me, since I do find that I usually have to tell that desirous voice
to be quiet when I'm in such situations. I am able to silence it, but I'd be lying
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| Thanks Bay Guy - I was drifting towards that question myself but I think it sounds better coming from a guy. The next logical step is - so what DOES provoke that sort of interest in someone with such a background? Did I word that discreetly enough? |
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Location: A Blue State | Yes, getting back to the topic of clothing -- male clothing in particular ---
what do you ladies think that we men should be wearing to our yoga
classes? Nothing? A thong? A Speedo? Bike shorts? Gym shorts? Do we
need to wear shirts? Perhaps a monk's habit?
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| Bay Guy - 2005-04-10 1:45 AM
But tell me, are you saying that when you see an attractive woman naked
you don't find yourself drifting toward thoughts of a sexual nature? That would
really impress me, since I do find that I usually have to tell that desirous voice
to be quiet when I'm in such situations. I am able to silence it, but I'd be lying
totally to say that it isn't there someplace.
Don't worry, growing up with nudies all around me didn't turn me into an eunuch. First let me tell you something about naked ladies: They're not all exactly like Claudia Schiffer, Tyra Banks or any other super model you fancy. We as yogis know that people come in many forms, ages and shapes, most of them not overly attractive.
But indeed, being exposed to a naked female, even if very attractive, doesn't turn me on in a way it does many other men. I admire a beautiful body and enjoy the sight nevertheless. Check out the features, both the "characters" and stuff, ya know. But I can sense the erotic in not-nude ladies as well, maybe better than most other males. For me she doesn't even need to strip down to her underwear to arouse me. Depends on the female. But this is just me, I'm not Joe Average so please don't project my case on all nudists around the world.
Also I have most understanding for people who see nudity and sex in the same context. In our modern world you don't get to see much naked ladies in person other than in your or her bedroom. So, if Joe Average sees a nude lady it's quite clear to him that she isn't there to talk about business, taxes or politics with him. |
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| I would think that a speedo would be really good for Bikram - no having to adjust shorts during different poses, and I would think that less clothing = cooler. I've seen some guys wearing them at my studio, but I am too embarassed to do so. |
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| I dunno - I would think bike type shorts (without the chamois padding) would be plenty comfy but I know some guys find them too revealing. It is very much a "when in Rome" kind of thing. You find out what is the norm for your studio and work around that. Back in the early 80's before triathlon became popular my husband wasn't terribly happy about wearing bike shorts, but that's what all the biking people wear (and for good reason - they are the best garment for the activity) and so now he likes them just fine. He did have a pair of running tights in the 80's that had big pink stripes on them that he would only wear at night, though. There's a limit to everything |
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| In Australia we have another name for speedos- budgie smugglers. There are a lot of budgies being smuggled on the beaches around here when the life guards are out on parade let me tell you.
I would say you should feel comfortable first for yoga and worry about what you look like second. No one actually takes any notice, well i don't anyway. Obese and extremely hairy men do not look too flash in speedos though. |
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| Oh those crazy Aussies! I hear they call the bloomer-like shorts the women wear for yoga in India "passion killers." |
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| Oh, that one's older than the Aussie continent I used to wear grey flannel 'passion killer' bloomers for school sports as did my mother before me, except hers had a hankie pocket on them!
Well, the winters are damply chill in the UK
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| Yep, but only if you had your nose in the air. They were 'pumps' to us gals and black canvass rather than white unless playing tennis
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| *LOL* When I worked in the oil industry, we called helicopters, paraffin budgies. This conjures up a whole other set of mental mayhem
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aussiepearl - 2005-04-15 7:56 AM
In Australia we have another name for speedos- budgie smugglers. There are a lot of budgies being smuggled on the beaches around here when the life guards are out on parade let me tell you.
I would say you should feel comfortable first for yoga and worry about what you look like second. No one actually takes any notice, well i don't anyway. Obese and extremely hairy men do not look too flash in speedos though. |
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| i have been doing bikram for over a year now. before my first class, i spent some time on the internet seeing what most studios suggested for men to wear in class. Most studios do suggest a speedo for men, for obvious reasons. i can't say i have ever been concerned about how reavealing some find a speedo, it all comes down to being comfortable while practicing bikram, or any sport for that reason. bike shorts for biking, soccor shorts for soccor, running shorts for running, a wrestling singlet for wrestling, and hey, a speedo for bikram. i will mention however if you are one to worry about exposure, then you should avoid light colored clothing as when it becomes wet, you can see everything in even grerater detail. i feel better having my "member" securely fastened, much better then drooping down the leg of my shorts. |
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| I opt for the Champion running shorts (on sale now at your local Target!) They have a nice lining for the package and you can always tuck the flaps in when required.
Then again, tucking the flaps in turns them into grape smugglers anyway. (That's Boston-speak for speedos.) |
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| I had taken other forms of yoga for some time before venturing into hot yoga. I have always been confortable wearing spandex, so going to a speedo was just a benefit as doing tree (as one of the poses) was made so much easier as your foot doesn't slip off your inside thigh.
At first when I took my first hot class, I was a little nervous - wearing a speedo, and having my buglde emphasized. As class progressed, it became irrelevant. In fact, it was more interesting to see how the girls dressed and what they showed. It became a class of "show and show"!
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| I occasionally wear a speedo myself, I don't know what the big deal is (of course I used to be a swimmer). Besides, 15 minutes into the session, does anybody really care how anybody else looks? bodys come in all different shapes and sizes |
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| I don't want to say that I *don't ever* notice what people (men or women) are wearing in class, but as long as they're happy and comfortable, I'm not worried about it. If people are immature enough to take issue with your appearance, out of lust or out of disgust, then that's their problem. I go to yoga to improve my own well-being, and I wear what makes me comfortable and enables the teacher to give me advice about the poses.
FWIW, nude yoga doesn't sound great to me because I need something to support my chest. If the girls are flopping around, that's gonna hurt.
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| yes, yoga at home without cloth is most comfortable, i believe.
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| Yep, I'd go for that statement too. Twists are a lot easier if there's no cloth getting left behind.
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| i like to wear long under armour compression shorts.
they go down to about my knees, and make me feel like a super hero! |
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| Holy hanumanasana, Batman! Great clothing advice!!
Sorry - someone had to say it Anything that makes you feel like a super hero has to be a good idea  |
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| tourist - 2005-11-09 8:08 AM
Holy hanumanasana, Batman! Great clothing advice!!
Oh thanks Glenda, now I have this mental picture of Batman doing hanumanasana in holey shorts. That's gonna ruin my whole day |
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| I used to teach this yoga class out in Brooklyn once a week. So this was more than ten years ago when yoga was yoga and coffee was coffee and you didn't have to choose between astanga, anusara and carmel macchiato.
Sorry, I digress- this guy Ed would faithfully come to my class and bend my ear about Zen Buddhism before and after class. Every class, he would put his mat next to mine and every class, he would do headstand instead of final relaxation and his, uh, package would drop out of his loose semi-transparent boxer shorts and hang down his leg.
Just for lucky me to see.
I had forgotten about this until reading this very droll forum about male yoga togs.
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Aren't budgies parakeets? Or is this Aussie slang for dope?
dope? not that I know of never even heard of that type of slang. maybe its a queensland thing. |
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| somebong - 2005-04-07 6:56 PM
Whoa, Whoa, a nude class? I heard of that stuff only happening in Australia.
Can it be coed i.e. one male and all female?
what state. i might have to go sometime |
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| I wear square leg Speedo's, but even if I was wearing a dance belt, anyone paying that much attention to my costume needs to work on their focus. |
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| Sorry... just having a little fun with the topic...did I mention that I wear a thong to class
sometimes, especially when I'm trying to get other students to give me more space.
I wear a loincloth. Basically a Sumo costume. I'm sort of built like a sumo wrestler, half the size, but with the Buddha belly, so I think it's a good look for me. |
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| I bought a pair of "men's Brazilian trunks" from shaktiactivewear. I just want to be wearing as little as possible because I sweat so much I find any clothes to be too much. My fitness shorts were just too hot and I thought a Speedo bikini was probably not appreciated by some. I do sometimes wear a Speedo squarecut, but the shatiactivewear shorts are a little cooler. They are so low cut that I have to be a little careful, but they seem to stay put throughout the class. I'm happy now, don't know about the others in the Bikram classes, but I haven't heard any bursts of laughter. It's not like some beauty contest. I still can't figure out how some women can tolerate wearing long pants in the class. I would be sooo uncomfortable. |
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Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Short, Short, Short...very short, My tonic yoga shorts with a skimpy bra top for me. I don't care if you stare at me, I don't care what you think...I will not wear long pants, tanks and nor do I wear light colored shorts....cause when you sweat, it looks like you pee pee'd in your shorts, and then I would care if you stared at me for that,
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| I heard that the more expert you become the higher up your pants go . So, if your a master yogi like Iyengar then your pants would be up past your belly button.
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While doing DANDAYAMANA-BIBHAKTAPADA-PASCHIMOTTHANASANA (cut and paste, not typing that one out) a girl in front of me had her clothing umm betray her so to speak. She was wearing really short and tight shorts, lycra possibly but not sure. Anyway, while on my way down into the bend I couldnt help but notice that the young womans shorts were not providing enough coverage. So what does one do at that point. Do you tell the young lady that something is open for public viewing or what... I mean, im a guy, she may be very embarassed if I say something but it may be something she should know. Should I tell the teacher and have her relay the message. |
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| Do you mean that the shorts are too short?? I hope I wasn't the one front of you
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| Hmmm... I don't think I would like being told that by a man either. Well I probably wouldn't like be told at all... embarrassing! That's why I am always checking myself especially in pavanamuktasana. I always just reach down and check if I am wearing shorts that have bigger leg holes.
I did make the mistake of wearing a black cotton tank w/ built-in bra once. When it got wet you could make out the outline of my nipples, although I'd bet you'd have to look somewhat hard to notice.
I guess I would just mention it to the teacher in private if it really bothers you. But honestly, I just focus on myself and look at myself in the mirror during yoga. |
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| yes, long pants are probably best unless you are the kind of person that just doesnt care what gets laid out for the world to see, but I think I will take your advice and not let the girl now what I saw.
Oh and as to the original topic, i could go my whole life without seeing another guy in a speedo.
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But in this case, I feel like the girl should have thought of that herself. I mean you know your leg is going to be up in the air!
But I have to say no long pants for me either! I hate the way my clothes stick to my body when they get wet. So I am in a sports bra and short bicycle shorts. |
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Location: Oregon | "Don't erase the chalkboard side-to-side because it makes your booty giggle!"
That's really funny. I can totally see both being embarrassed but glad to know!
I mean, better to find out now, rather than in a class room of adolescents.
Re: guys in speedos? Noooo kidding. The one thing I don't particularly like about practicing Bikrams is the lack of modesty. It took me forever to finally take my shirt off--and this was when I was in the best shape of my life, nothing to hide, right? Nope, I felt like a piece of meat. It helps with alignment to really see with minimal clothing. And when I'm working my practice, the rest of the "distractions" disappear.
Not sure what to do about it though, with the sweat, less clothing really is better. I suppose it's all part of the Yoga, not letting the distractions get in the way. |
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| I personally don't think that if a guy wears a speedo it is a problem. Most girls, I will admit. over do it by wearing a bra to small or shorts that expose your thong when bending over.
However, I will say that after a few minutes, I really don't pay attention except to myself.
If being shy is a factor, you can always try the morning sessions before going to the more popular evening sessions.
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| Hello, new here. I'm a guy, and older, don't have an Adonis body, but not in terrible shape either. When I first took Bikram, was told to dress like I was goin got hte beach, "the less, the better". So I went and got a speedo! I had never owned one before. I wear gym shorts into the class and take them off before starting. Nobody has ever said anything and no burst sof laughter either. After my first class or 2 I did ask the owner of the studio, a female, if I was dressed appropriately and she said I was fine, and the Bikram wore speedos. Since then, I have gotten to know a few people in the class, one woman in particular, and I asked her and she said it was fine and not to worry about it. Now, I do not do this to "display" my package, I am very, very average (especailly in an unaroused state, hope that's not inappropriate). And like others, once the class starts, I'm not looking at others and assume neither do they look at me.
I actually woulnd't wear a speedo at a beach or pool or such.
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I must admit at times I am enjoy an attractive skimply dressed female close to me in practise. At the same time I see all types. Big flabby ladies and guys with fat hanging everywhere. i give them credit for "letting in hang" while they workout. |
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| I wear the small little yoga shorts and the only strange looks I get are from the younger guys that come in and are doing the yoga for the first time. 15 minutes into the class nobody cares what anybody else is wearing. I remember that I wore regular shorts the first few classes but I got tired of pulling up the pant legs going into a triangle or other similar poses -- too much of a distraction. I'm sure that there are women that aren't thrilled about seeing so little material on a middle aged man but I'm there to do my practice, not "walk the catwalk". |
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| I think guys look good in short yogawear.
For me it was an insecurity issue - now I wear short costumes. It is more practical 2 wear a snug fitting costume for a 90 min yoga session and it isn't grossssssssss. There is nothing gross about Bikram. It took me 3 years and 3 months to finally wear a very comfortable suit in the studio. You should feel comfortable with your body ultimately; a big part of the Bikram journey is learning to luv yourself : wholly! And heck, the chicks luv 'em. |
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PS one day I got to yoga and realized I had forgotten my gear!! I FINALLY had a sitter and there was no way I was going to to miss it. so.... I was in there in my actual under wear and went home commando. The things we do for yoga !!
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| I really can't imagine caring what any one wears to a Bikram class. Maybe it's my background in drawing and painting (staring at nude models for hours on end), but I find the idea that nudity in itself can offend or embarrass kind of funny. Don't get me wrong, some hygiene and modesty is in order. But with all the challenges I face in those 90 minutes, the sight of a pube or an eyeful of vagina is hardly going to be one of them.
As for myself, I wear snug fitting shorts that keep in place fairly well, but to awkwardly paraphrase a bumper sticker: "If you can read this, mind your own damn practice!"
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| I started in surfing shorts and moved to a speedo. Speedo makes the practice easier. That is the reason I use them. |
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| ya, i hear you. i am with you on compression shorts and have done yoga in them since i started. i have one pair from years ago that were actually bike shorts without the chamois. they were wearing out so i started looking at other options:
speedo: hell no
wrap/yogi looking things: not for another 5-10 years of practise when i look like Gandhi
cotton yoga shorts from everything yoga: a waste of money. hit at the knee, so they pull down when wet and you bend your knee
nike dryfit runner shorts: ok, but were like a wet swimsuit after about 10 minutes, plus i couldn't see my leg/upperquad and glute tighten up like i could with compression shorts.
after purchasing the last two, i said screw it and went back to my old biker/compression shorts. i found a new pair recently of adidas that dont look like underwear as much as underarmor does. they are a little thicker and less revealing, but it's really the least of my concern if someone is checking me out. i've had some pretty attractive ladies in my classes, but after a few poses i forget they are even there. so id guess you might feel self conscious but most are aiming for survial after a few minutes in class instead of having an internal dialogue about someones package or body shape.
at the end of the day, guys have penises... |
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| While I am not sure about wearing a speedo...but I can totally appreciate wearing something a bit shorter. The first few times I went, I was hiking my shorts over my thighs half the time until I finally found some shorts that worked for me. As for electrical charges or things like that...the jury is still out...but I might finally break down and buy some of the men's bikram shorts because it just makes sense |
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