About Nicole
Nicole Doherty has a true passion for Yoga, conscious living and a love of people. With certifications from top Yoga training programs, Nicole provides safe and effective classes that help you meet your goals. Yoga is not just about flexibility, but a method to achieve strength, balance, a sense of calm, better health and so much more. She approaches your practice with the same passion and vigor as her own personal practice guaranteeing you a fun and safe experience. Nicole specializes in a creating a supportive ambiance were personal needs are met towards the growth of your own practice. “Through my wisdom and courage, I have an abundant and spiritual life that is dedicated to freedom, passion and expression. I offer my full love, gratitude, and radiant energy to connect, empower and inspire others to reach their highest potential!”
Nicole Doherty’s interest in yoga came when she was in search of a more peaceful existence after overcoming many physical challenges her body endured under the stresses of the corporate world.
Nicole began her yoga practice in 2001 with Buddy Macuha (Power Vinyasa Flow) and Sherman Morris (Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow) at The Sports Club/LA. She also explored Iyengar, Forest Method and Bhakti Flow, finding further inspiration through Rusty Wells and Christopher Love’s classes at Yoga Tree SF. Enlivened by the bliss she was experiencing, her curiosity in the science of yoga grew bringing her to Nepal in 2003, where she taught Yoga to her small village in Patihani and attended a 10 day yoga and mediation program at the Ananda Yoga Retreat Center outside of Kathmandu. In 2006, Nicole decided it was time to fully honor her Yoga practice and began deep practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow at It’s Yoga where she received her certification in 2008. She studied with Larry Schultz, Katie Cariffe, Marie Hajar Schultz, Reed Taylor, Donovan Hicks, Rene Henley and Todd Taylor. In 2010, she received a second comprehensive 200-hr certification at YogaWorks Center for Yoga, Los Angeles with Joan Hyman and Jeanne Hielman. Nicole has enjoyed continuing education of various yoga modalities attending classes or workshops with world-class teachers Shiva Rea, David Swenson, Duncan Wong, John Friend, Les Leventhal, Sianna Sherman, Jason Nemar and Jenny Sauer-Klein and more.
Testimonials:
“Once again, I wanted to tell you how great class was today – you really are a FANTASTIC teacher! You really made my day today with you light and awesomeness – Thank you!” ~ Val Cunningham, Dance Instructor, ValCunningham.com
“Awesome class yesterday at Asta Yoga. Nicole, you are wonderful!” ~ James Ted Harvey, Actor, Point Break Live
“I’ve had the good fortune to be schooled by Nicole in the art of this union with the universe called Yoga. She instructed me privately with great patience, attention to detail and compassion as I was truly out of shape and not so flexible upon first starting. She has been a wonderful teacher and I’m grateful. Private lessons were really good for me as I needed the focused attention and one on one guidance.” ~ Duane, DJ Native Intelligence
For private instruction please email: nic@nicolepresents.com
