Stylecaster notes yoga "is about the unity of mind, body and soul with the earth and the universe. In a similar manner, we can also soak up free electrons from the surface of the earth while practicing yoga barefoot.
Pesky free radicals already present in the body react with these electrons and are pacified, which can even lead to the detoxification of our blood. Doing yoga barefoot could also help with insomnia, alleviate PMS , relieve muscle tension and headaches , and even boost our metabolism and immune system. The close connection with the earth helps to energize and calm us down, too.
There are special yoga shoes or even non-slip socks available if you've got a pre-existing injury or are concerned about germs while doing yoga outside but, otherwise, barefoot is the best way to do yoga for optimum health benefits.
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It is worth pointing out that many of my students, particularly beginners, prefer to keep their socks on in class. For a physically demanding practice like Ashtanga yoga, socks end up slipping off and so I notice most students take their socks off after the first couple of sun salutations. Some people may be self-conscious and choose socks for this reason.
The truth is that yoga encourages us to accept ourselves, the good and the bad. So, in this case, it is worth trying to focus not on how the body looks, but rather what it can do.
By shifting perspective, starting from our naked feet up, the sky becomes the limit! It is worth pointing out that wearing socks can be nice and comforting during savasana, especially in the winter, or during any slow and static practice like Yin yoga. It really is a personal choice, so I always recommend for people to figure out what works for them and take it from there. For those who may feel uncomfortable being barefoot or have an existing injury, there are now a wide variety of yoga socks and even yoga shoes.
These are specially designed for doing yoga and are less slippery and allow more flexibility and movement. The Gaiam yoga socks could be worth trying out. And these yoga socks with the toes covered could also be worth trying. This all comes down to personal hygiene.
Ideally, we want to go to a yoga class as clean as possible. This could involve having a shower before, yes before class. This could also involve cleaning our feet before stepping on to the mat. Most yoga studios provide yoga mats , something which is great for beginners.
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