Naturism is a philosophy of life that consists of being as intertwined and integrated with nature, nudism being one of its best-known characteristics.
Naturism can be considered as a doctrine, a philosophy or, more accurately, a style or way of life. It consists of living according to nature, but more spiritually than physically.
In other words, to follow naturism, it is not necessary to live solely from nature or to give up all artificial goods (which are not from nature).
Instead, it is about being mentally integrated with nature and carrying out practices such as not throwing garbage into the environment; eat in a balanced way close to vegetarianism; use natural products as much as possible; use medicines and natural therapies; etc. Another key aspect within this trend is nudity, nudism.
It should be noted that naturism is in line with other currents or ideologies such as animalism, ecocentrism, biocentrism and environmentalism.
naturism and nudism
Although nudism plays a very important role within naturism, there is some debate around it. The most accepted position is to practice it whenever possible and whenever the context allows it. But the most important thing is to be aware that clothing is an artificial impediment that separates the body from nature, that is, it must be practiced naturally, without modesty or shame and with conviction.
When we talk about the context allowing it, we talk about two things. The first, of time and climatology. In winter, or with certain temperatures, clothes help us not to get cold and be more comfortable. The human being, lacking protective fur, cannot afford to go without clothing under certain weather conditions.
The second aspect to take into account is the social situation in which we find ourselves. Going without clothes at home, on a beach, in the mountains, or with friends or family is not the same as going to a funeral or a job interview. The naturist is not radical, he knows that in these and other situations going without clothes would imply a lack of respect towards other people, so he has no problem being properly dressed.
But, it should be noted that the latter is done out of respect for others, not out of conviction. The naturist defends that being nude is the best option since it is the most natural, but he accepts the social norm. In addition, in certain scenarios it is forbidden to walk naked, which entails an administrative sanction.
Finally, when we mentioned that there was a certain debate regarding nudism, we were referring to the fact that there are people who do not feel comfortable without clothes but who share the rest of the characteristics of naturism, as well as a spiritual attachment to nature.
Characteristic
Naturism shares a series of characteristics that define it:
- It supposes the total integration of the individual and nature, above all, spiritually.
- Nudism is a very important part of naturism.
- Consider clothing as an impediment in the relationship between man and nature. Also as a mask on which the real body is hidden.
- It is against all types of pollution: acoustic, light and the terrestrial environment.
- Opt for diets closer to veganism and vegetarianism.
- Defend sustainable consumption.
- Use recreational sports to be physically and mentally healthy.
- It is not radical, it respects socially established beliefs and norms.
- Opt for natural medicine to the detriment of chemistry.
