New York is The Naked City

New York City residents are taking it all off for yoga, dining out, and going to comedy clubs.

"I had such a transformative experience on my own when I did yoga naked rather than clothed," said Naked Yoga NYC teacher Isis Phoenix. "I wanted to share that."

The classes have about 10 devotees who have to obey two rules - leave your clothes behind, and bring your own mat.

"We are reclaiming and celebrating our bodies," said Phoenix, who starts each class with a disrobing ceremony.

"The first 10 minutes of class for anyone who is new, there's always a sense of trepidation," said Phoenix. "It dissolves very quickly."

UPDATE: Video here.

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