It was bound to happen eventually.

Today was the day.

Someone (other than my mother) asked me to wear clothes in my photos.

No.

I’m not looking for a certain kind of attention.

I’m not trying to attract voyeurs to my feed.

I share naked asana photos because I love my body.

I am proud of my body.

I share nude photos because I have made a commitment to speak my truth and to live with authenticity.

This is how I practice yoga. Bare. Stripped. Raw. Naked.

This is how I share my truths. Bare. Stripped. Raw. Naked.

Rarely do I film or record  my personal yoga practice, but pictures are usually taken afterward. On Facebook and Instagram I share my day, honestly. Struggles, fears, triumphs, my yoga and my process.

This is how I feel comfortable.

This is me being authentically myself, this is how I practice Satya.

If I were to edit, censor or cover up, it simply wouldn’t be the real thing.

In my home and my personal practice—the photos I share, I get to decide. I share nude photos with the world beacuse they represent me as a human being.

I make mistakes.

I make a ton of mistakes

Each day is an opportunity to learn and grow from them.

Often I feel like I am naked in the world. My photos are a representation of my feelings and my thoughts. My deepest desires, wishes, inspirations and processes.

These photos are a representation of how I feel and personal happenings each day.

So, no.

I will not put my clothes on for you.

I will not edit or censor myself, because you feel it is more polite.

This is my journey and I invite you to take part. I invite you to take a glimpse into my world and share yours with me.

I do always read and appreciate the feedback. Even if I don’t always agree.

Peace, love, namaste.

~ 

Relephant read:

Celebrating the Skin We’re In. {48 Nude Images}

 

Author: Lauren Rudick

Editor: Ashleigh Hitchcock

Photo: courtesy of author, flickr