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Forest bathing: a naked embrace with nature

Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 5d

Naturism need not be a communal activity, and there is nothing I like better than to go naked, alone, into the woods and connect with nature in an especially profound way

#naturism #forestbathing #shinrin-yoku

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Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, enhances well-being by immersing oneself in nature, reducing stress and anxiety while boosting mood and cognitive function. Usually practiced clothed, nudity may de…

Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 7d

In a lot of cases, it wasn't that they voted for the incompetent fascists, it's that they didn't vote at all. My local Reform county councillor (invisible since May) got 42% of the vote on a 27% turnout. The combined LD, Lab and Green vote was only 21% and the Tories got the rest

Wait… You’re Naked, But Are You Actually a Nudist?

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OurNaturistLife @ournaturistlife.bsky.social · Jul 3

Let’s clear something up. Just because you’ve ditched your drawers doesn’t mean you’ve joined the ranks of nudists or naturists.

Our new article explains why! 😃😁

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(Spoiler: Not necessarily!) Let’s clear something up. Just because you’ve ditched your drawers doesn’t mean you’ve joined the ranks of nudists or naturists. Sorry, skinny-dippers… being nude …

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 11d

Radical Comfort? Here are some ideas about how to take #biophilicdesign to the next level by creating spaces that enable complete, unfiltered connections with the environment

#naturism #nudity #comfort #wellbeing

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Radical comfort

Wellbeing stems from comfort, defined as feeling secure both physically and psychologically. Radical Comfort emphasizes a fundamental approach to design, prioritizing user needs over superficial ae…

Wellbeing stems from comfort, defined as feeling secure both physically and psychologically. Radical Comfort emphasizes a fundamental approach to design, prioritizing user needs over superficial ae…

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 11d

Radical Comfort? Here are some ideas about how to take #biophilicdesign to the next level by creating spaces that enable complete, unfiltered connections with the environment

#naturism #nudity #comfort #wellbeing

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Radical comfort

British Politics' Midlife Crisis

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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 13d

On the morning of Keir Starmer's conference speech here's a new post on an odd psychopathology in British politics - our main parties don't like the people who vote for them - the dreaded Professional Managerial Class. And so they are acting out like a divorced dad seeking cooler voters. 1/n

Why British Parties Can't Make Peace with Their Actual Voters

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 12

Being #naked in nature amplifies our sensory experiences. Our skin (largest sense organ) is especially stimulated. What about our other senses like taste and smell? Does #nudity make a difference? I have a feeling that it might - have a read. Anyone fancy a #naturist #wine tasting?

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Sharpening our senses

Does wine taste better when you are naked? This post explores the concept of “aletheia,” connecting truth to sensory experiences, particularly in natural environments. Does being nude m…

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 15d

I don't disagree, and I wouldn't want to suggest, necessarily, that it is healthy. However, I wouldn't be honest if I didn't think that I would get a vicarious kick out of people seeing me punching above my weight, so to speak. I just know how lucky I am.

Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 15d

Jealousy can have a positive aspect, although selfish. I know that if I could persuade my partner to try naturism, other men might be jealous of me, as she is gorgeous and far more attractive than I am. I'm secure knowing that she loves me, but knowing how others might see her would give me a boost.

Jealousy and Naturism - Part 2: Fear, Myths, and Freedom

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OurNaturistLife @ournaturistlife.bsky.social · 15d

Jealousy isn’t finished with us yet. It’s a tricky emotion with plenty more disguises. Fear of temptation, fear of comparison, fear of being judged.

Please share Part 2!

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Jealousy and naturism, part two: how fear, myths, and comparison fuel insecurity and how trust, honesty, and freedom replace them.

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Kenneth Freeman @biophilia-etc.bsky.social · 15d

This made me laugh

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Something inside so wrong: Labi Siffre tells Tommy Robinson to stop using anti-apartheid anthem

Exclusive: UK singer, 80, says it is ‘absurd’ as a ‘positive atheist, homosexual black artist’ for far right to claim his work

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 2

You may have noticed that I am currently posting here, and writing this website anonymously. This might seem odd, as one of the points of my site is to discover possible business opportunities and collaborations. So, who am I? Should I reveal myself?

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Why I remain anonymous (for now)

You may have noticed that I am currently writing this website anonymously. This might seem odd, as one of the points of the site is to discover possible business opportunities and collaborations. S…

The post explores the interactions between Greek concept of aletheia and Danish idea of hygge as tools for enhancing wellbeing during winter. It emphasizes creating a cosy environment that fosters …

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 17d

Winter is coming. How do the concepts of hygge, biophilia, aletheia and naturism intersect to make for a nice, cosy environment?

#naturism #hygge #biophilia #wellbeing

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Winter is on its way

The post explores the interactions between Greek concept of aletheia and Danish idea of hygge as tools for enhancing wellbeing during winter. It emphasizes creating a cosy environment that fosters …

Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 17d

Winter is coming. How do the concepts of hygge, biophilia, aletheia and naturism intersect to make for a nice, cosy environment?

#naturism #hygge #biophilia #wellbeing

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Winter is on its way

What on earth is an Aletheic environment?

Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 21d

We can't always get into nature, so can we create spaces that allow us to truly experience the benefits of a connection with nature in an authentic, unconcealed way?

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#aletheia #nature #naturism

Aletheia, meaning “truth” in Greek, refers to the state of revealing or unconcealment. An aletheic space fosters authentic connections with nature, stripping away the artificial to expo…

Does wine taste better when you are naked? This post explores the concept of “aletheia,” connecting truth to sensory experiences, particularly in natural environments. Does being nude m…

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 23d

The point I was making wasn't about access to naturist spaces, of which there are many in the UK, but more about feeling able to talk about it openly without judgement. If I said that at the weekend, I watched sport, then normal. If I said that I was naturist, then not normal, and considered weird

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 12

Being #naked in nature amplifies our sensory experiences. Our skin (largest sense organ) is especially stimulated. What about our other senses like taste and smell? Does #nudity make a difference? I have a feeling that it might - have a read. Anyone fancy a #naturist #wine tasting?

wp.me/pgKalA-4t

Sharpening our senses

The content explores biophilic design patterns categorized into nature interactions, spatial qualities, and the psychological impact of environments. Key themes include risk, peril, and awe, emphas…

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 5

Experiencing risk, peril and awe in natural, as well as built environments, is amplified when naked. Aletheia is all about being uncovered in all of its senses and revealing truth about your nature as well as nature you are in

#aletheia #naturism #nudity #design

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Risk, peril and awe

The post discusses the benefits of biophilic design in home offices and the whether naturist working can improve performance. It highlights how such practices can enhance relaxation, flow, and prod…

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 4

I work better in an environment where I can connect to nature. I work even better when that connection is total. If you work from home, #naturist work is possible. Is there is an opportunity for naturist clubs to develop a new revenue stream? Thoughts? @britnaturism.bsky.social

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A space for doing

What on earth is an Aletheic environment?

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 2

Can we create spaces, beyond traditional naturist venues and clubs, where we can truly reveal ourselves in nature, and uncover the nature of the spaces we are in?

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Aletheia, meaning “truth” in Greek, refers to the state of revealing or unconcealment. An aletheic space fosters authentic connections with nature, stripping away the artificial to expo…

‘I thought, I can’t keep living with this shame’: five life models on the power of posing nude

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Nudie News @nudienews.bsky.social · Sep 9

‘I thought, I can’t keep living with this shame’: five life models on the power of posing nude www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

What is it like to be in a room full of artists who are observing and drawing your naked body? Sitters discuss the freedom and healing they have experienced

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is such a good article

‘ #FKK in der DDR’: East Germany’s socialist nudism www.planetnude.co/p/fkk-in-der...

What an antidote to the right wing populists this could be. Let's get naked to defeat Farage (or other fascist-adjacent populists of your choice)

#naturism / #nudity as protest

‘FKK in der DDR’: East Germany’s socialist nudism

The story of how one country nationalized nakedness

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · Sep 9

When I am naked in nature, or naturalistic environments, I find my senses are sharpened. My exposed skin - the largest sense organ of all - is especially stimulated. What about taste and smell? Anecdotally, I say they are amplified, but have we tested it? #Wine anyone? wp.me/pgKalA-4t #naturism

In vino veritas?

This post explores the concept of “aletheia,” connecting truth to sensory experiences, particularly in natural environments. It discusses how being nude may heighten sensory awareness, …