The Naked Yoga Effect

“Doria’s inspiring story is the pathway for anyone wishing to explore the freedom of naked yoga. It’s a story of huge courage, of overcoming pain and hurt, and o f finding hope through the healing power of nature and the purity of self expression!” - Russell Amerasekera, life coach & stylist; “I was so inspired by her book… [it] is a good book to read yourself, or to give to a friend going through a rough patch” – Nude & Natural. “There’s a very deep connection with your own body, which I had not experienced when practicing ‘regular’ yoga. Moving naked is completely different. There’s definitely a deeper connection with your body and breath. It’s a great boost in self-esteem: You learn to see your body, to look at it, and to accept it the way it is.” - Cosmopolitan

Doria Gani is a Naked Yoga teacher and an ambassador for body positivity. She started practicing yoga in 2010 as a form of rehabilitation after fighting cervical cancer. From that beginners class, she found that the clear, mindful asana instructions improved her memory, spatial relations, focus, and sense of connectedness with her mind and body. On a greater scale, the daily practice showed her the value of acting deliberately. Yoga was the key to her recovery and transformation, and now she lives her life with a greater sense of purpose and intention.

Eventually, her expanding yoga path led her to India and Bali to train as a professional teacher - she is now qualified in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Rocket Yoga, Yin, Mandala, and principles of Ayurveda and Shamanism. But it was after a liberating experience at Burning Man festival that she decided to start practicing and teaching Naked Yoga. There were no barriers, no inhibitions, and no restrictions - just like with yoga practice. Naked yoga finally taught her to accept her body and accept herself exactly how she is today, with all her imperfections. She now wants to share this feeling of calm acceptance with others.

Doria has been featured on the BBC and in many press articles including in Cosmopolitan, H&E Naturist, The Sun, Unreported London, The Londonist, and the i.