Should yoga be practiced socks-less? Is it disrespectful to wear socks?

[Anonymous]

Yes it should be practiced without socks

No it’s okay to wear socks

Other

[torken]

Nothing wrong with it other than it doesn't make any sense, you'll have way less foot control.

If you're worried about the smell, don't be, especially in hot yoga, everyone smells bad so its fine!

[Asker]

I’m not worried about the smell at all. My feet are clean always. I never wear socks to yoga but some people do and it makes me wonder why.

[DesolateRain]

It should be practiced without socks, I say that because doing yoga is just better that way "for me at least".

It's not disrespectful to wear socks during yoga.

[Asker]

I agree. It’s more enjoyable completely barefoot.

[electromagnetic]

You can practice yoga however you want. Most people don’t wear socks because it helps keep their feet planted onto the ground. Stops slipping and helps to control balance.

[Asker]

I agree, thanks

[hannah7]

When I took a class and was in a public yoga place, I wore socks, but I don't at home.

[Asker]

Why socks in a public place. Can you explain please?

[Anonymous]

You're not supposed to wear socks. I took a yoga class a while ago with a friend and wasn't aware of that rule. I don't like to show my feet, so it felt really weird when the teacher insisted that I had to take off my socks. She explained however why it is necessary: It can be unhygienic to wear socks, you also tend to slip and you don't feel the ground under your feet. She also said she wants everyone to be the same, so noone has to feel self-conscious about their feet, which is why everyone's feet should be bare.

[Asker]

That’s reasonable! Did you end up taking off your socks? Why don’t you like to show your feet? What’s wrong with that?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes, I had to take them off in the end.
I don't like to show my feet because it makes me feel uncomfortable and exposed when they are bare. Therefore I always wear socks normally.

[Asker]

Well... as long as you take care of them you shouldn’t feel conscious. If they’re always groomed, filed, moisturized, etc. feet can be beautiful

[Opinion Owner]

I do take care of them, a lot actually. But still, having bare feet is not normal for me. Unfortunately I had no choice during this whole yoga class

[Asker]

Lol hope you get used to it

[Opinion Owner]

A little bit, but the strange feeling remains.
Mmh but so you think our teacher was right to make everyone remove their socks then?

[Asker]

I mean every time I do yoga they make me take off my socks. As long as nobody’s making sexual remarks about your feet, you’re fine

[Opinion Owner]

So in your yoga class, removing socks is required, too?

[Opinion Owner]

But for you that's no problem, right?

[Asker]

It’s required for me. I never had a problem with showing my feet. I actually receive compliments on them, mostly from gay men, but I’m frequently told I have beautiful feet so maybe that’s why I’m comfortable

[Makeushiver]

It's not disrespectful nut many asanas rely on thee grip og your feet on a rubber mat and barefoot is a much better grip

[Asker]

I agree

[Astarlessnightsky]

You can wear socks but i think its best to not wear them, for better control and feeling.

[Asker]

I never do but some people do and it makes me wonder why

[Astarlessnightsky]

Maybe they got cold feet?

[Asker]

The studio would be 70 degrees or more 😭

[rachel776]

it's disrespectful to not let someone wear socks if they want to

[Asker]

Why is that? If they’re willingly want to do yoga. Shouldn’t they abide by the protocol?

[HanikoOdi]

Tbh just do it however you want to because every teacher is different mine for example told me i had to take off my socks for yoga even though I didn’t want to because im not used to being barefoot 😭

[maryisbreathing]

There's nothing wrong with wearing socks in yoga

[Asker]

Would you prefer socks or no personally?

[maryisbreathing]

I’d prefer socks

[OddBeMe]

As someone who hates feet, yes.

[Asker]

Why do you hate feet? 😂

[OddBeMe]

Like the scalp and underarms, that’s where we swear the most. They stink, most people forget to manicure them... ewww.

[Asker]

That’s disgusting! Mine are always clean thankfully

[OddBeMe]

When you’re working out? I guarantee your yoga feet smell

[Asker]

They never do. I slather moisturizer on.

[OddBeMe]

Great! Moisturizer and sweat smell great!

[Asker]

My feet don’t really sweat much during yoga

[OddBeMe]

Doesn’t matter! Cover up those sweat bags or I’ll call the police!

[Asker]

Haha ok fine. We’re covering them.

[joeldalton]

Wear whatever you want.

[Iron_Man]

To me it makes no difference socks on or socks off