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Namaste, I am Doria and I am a Naked Yoga teacher and an ambassador for body positivity.

I started practicing yoga in 2010, as a form of rehabilitation after fighting cervical cancer.
From that beginners class, I found that the clear, mindful asana instructions improved my memory, spatial relations, focus, and sense of connectedness with my mind and body. On a greater scale, the daily practice showed me the value of acting deliberately.Yoga was the key to my recovery and transformation, and now I live my life with a greater sense of purpose and intention.

The basics: We offer Naked! Yoga and Pilates classes in NYC and Boston taught by me and a few others that I’ve recruited.

Why? I grew up watching my family battle with intense feelings of shame about their bodies. They experienced wild fluctuations of body weight and tried every diet and exercise program on the books. I struggled with relentless self-criticism about my body, state of health, and mental health. I started Naked in Motion as a way to offer a tool for developing a kinder relationship with the mind and body.