QUOTES 6/18/2017

“Since the class began last month, more than 100 people have signed up to the Auckland Nude Yoga database.  In fact, Aucklanders are so keen, the nude classes are already selling out and organizers are on the hunt for a bigger venue in Grey Lynn. . . . the reason for disrobing is primarily for unrestricted range of movement, but . . . [there are] big benefits for self-esteem . . . Everybody has something that they aren't comfortable with and there are so many images in society of body 'perfection' that we assume we need to look a certain way to be 'normal'.  The feedback from people is amazing when they share with you how they feel more confident and their insecurities are becoming less and less part of their mind.  It's about all shapes and sizes, all people are welcome.” – Simon Plumb, http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11639224

“In what could be a first in Indian politics, a nude monk waxed wisdom in a State Legislative Assembly on Friday, doling out advice on a wide range of subjects including the state of Indian politics, dealing with Pakistan, and how to prevent female foeticide.  Jain religious leader Tarun Sagar, who was invited by Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma to kick off Haryana Assembly's monsoon session, had lawmakers spellbound for 40 minutes.” (Video as well at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E6Xur0745g) - http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/08/27/watch-nude-monk-addresses-haryana-assembly-gives-formula-to-pr/?utm_hp_ref=in-homepage

“Yesterday was a wonderful day to go out with my convertible for a naked drive with the top down. Sunshine and fresh warm air all over.” – Greenwind, http://nakedpublicdares.com/daresub.doc/grnwnddares/grnwndwater1.htm

“Stephen Gough likes to be naked; so much so, it has cost him his freedom.  He has spent a combined total of 10 years in prison for showing too much skin in public, having been arrested multiple times.  Gough, also known as the ‘naked rambler . . . is not a danger to the public, but when he walked naked from John o'Groats to Lands' End in the UK in 2003, he caused outcries around the country.  When he attempted the journey again he was quickly arrested.  In prison he was often put into solitary confinement for his refusal to wear clothes.  And yet, nobody can argue with the fact that we are all born, like Gough, without clothes.  The difference is that most of us go on to cover up in our public lives.” - Melissa Hogenboom, http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160919-the-real-origin-of-clothes?ocid=ww.social.link.twitter

“If my son or daughter 'confessed' to trying naturism, I would be delighted - and not just because I am a naturist.  Anything where someone follows their instincts instead of being swayed by pointless convention has to be good.” – atourist, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=21209.0;topicseen