Its about really peeling off the layers that make it hard for me to experience my most true self.

For those uninitiated, Stanley has been atthe vanguard of body inclusivity in yogasince the mid-2010s.

That ethos is still the bedrock of her practice, with a twist: nudity.

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Most mornings after journaling, Stanley starts the day doing naked yoga at home in her personal studio.

But it wasnt always this way.

But she eventually found clothes to be an impediment.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer based in Durham, North Carolina

I dont identify as a nudist.

I dont just want to be naked all the time.

However, practicality has given way to something deeper.

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Then that self-acceptance leads to a deeper practice of the postures.

You could find yourself noticing some smells or more sweat than usual.

Most of all, she encourages people to bring a playful, joyful point of view to the experience.

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Get ready to laugh at yourself, and notice what comes up for you.

Naked yoga is for everybody, Stanley says.

Have fun, enjoy yourself, and love your body through this practice.

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yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer based in Durham, North Carolina

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