Teachers
Zack
Zack began teaching queer naked yoga in 2021, and brought Naked Yoga | SF to AstaYoga in 2023 to help grow and expand San Francisco’s community of naked (aspiring) yogis.
He has 250 hours of certified training in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Rocket Yoga from Steve Pyka of AstaYoga. A constant student himself, Zack incorporates other modalities of Hatha Yoga, including Yin Yoga, into his personal practice and teaching.
Zack’s yoga journey began with a desire to address chronic pain. He seeks to make yoga accessible and adaptable to all body types.
His classes focus on linking breath with movement, finding balance and mental focus, and seeking joy!
Rex
Rex obtained his 200-hour YTT certificate in Oakland and then completed 50 hours of Rocket Yoga training with Steve Pyka at AstaYoga.
From an early age, he developed a fascination with the body and its physical capabilities. This was nurtured through his exploration of gymnastics and dance, both as a student and as an instructor. He is also a licensed massage therapist.
Rex’s class shares a practice inspired by many years of movement experience and knowledge of body mechanics while offering a safe space for practitioners to explore and connect.
Instagram: @rexrod328
Samir
Samir specializes in Yin Yoga, and also has training in vinyasa yoga. He completed his 200-hour training at Vinyasa Yogashala in Tapovan, India.
Drawing from the rich lineage of yogic tradition, Samir focuses on integrating mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle relaxation techniques to create a supportive environment for students of all levels.
Samir’s classes blend dynamic, flowing sequences with deeply restorative poses, leaving practitioners feeling grounded, rejuvenated, and more connected to their inner calm.
Instagram: @yinyogasf
Tim (teacher emeritus)
Tim’s teaching encourages developing a sustainable yoga practice, and is informed by his lineage of teachers including Darren Main and Ken Breniman. He is certified as an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor and as a Restorative yoga teacher. He also teaches yoga ropes, meditation, and Tibetan yoga, and offers private instruction in any of these modalities.
After 13 years of teaching naked yoga, Tim has stepped back from teaching his weekly naked classes. He continues to teach clothed, co-ed yoga classes while being open to opportunities to support naked yoga practice.
Website: https://www.tjl-yoga.com/
Wailana
Wailana was born in the Philippines and raised in Hawai‘i. He speaks both Tagalog and ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. He is once again living in Yelamu, Ohlone Land (SF) since 2017. He received his Yoga Teacher certificate from Kalani Honua, Big Island Hawai‘i (2002) and an MFA in Dance from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (2016).
Wailana has been a professional dancer and teaching artist since 1993. He is currently a core member and collaborator for Ohlone-SF Bay Area dance companies BANDALOOP and Joe Goode Performance Group since 2018. Wailana is also a licensed massage therapist (2012) and textile artist/designer for We Blood (2022).
Instagram: @wailanahawaii
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