OWNER/DIRECTOR

She has always loved yoga and wanted to turn her passion into a career! Also working in photography, videography and musical theatre, she’s been a creative her entire life.

She wanted to bring yoga to everyone - not just the usual clientele, so came up with concept of experience-based yoga and Yogi Colorado was born! Whatever your vibe is, pop music, yoga outdoors, candlelight classes or chakras and your third eye, we’ve got a class for you!

STUDIO MANAGER

As a lifelong ballet dancer and anatomy nerd, Dayna has always naturally been drawn to movement & the practice of yoga! She began teaching dance to young children in 2013 at age 15, and immediately fell in love with teaching. In 2018, she completed her 200-hour Shambhavananda Yoga Teacher Training through Whole Yoga in Denver with the intention of bringing yoga to her dance students. Little did she know, this would be the start of a deeply spiritual and life-changing journey! She has since taught over 1000 hours of classes in yoga studios, fitness centers, nursing homes, dance studios, middle schools, and more, bringing this beautiful healing practice to all.

Dayna’s classes are focused on weaving yogic philosophy into a cohesive, accessible, feel-good practice. In addition to her basic yoga training, Dayna has pursued continued education in yin yoga, aromatherapy, pilates, biology, and has completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training with My Vinyasa Practice. When she’s not teaching or tending to the studio, you’ll find Dayna playing video games, getting lost in nature, creating some form of art, or enjoying tea time with her partner and cat.

HATHA TEACHER

Alyssa Sikora is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 500. Alyssa brings playfulness and creativity to each class. She focuses on alignment while also understanding that each body is unique. She offers modifications in all of her classes and emphasizes strength/stability in the poses.

Alyssa began her yoga practice in 2005 and has been teaching since 2015. She has studied with Senior Iyengar teachers such as Abhijata Iyengar, Nancy Stechert, HS Arun, Nichole Baker, and Randy Just. In addition to yoga, she has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in International Relations. Alyssa is also married and has two children.

YIN, GENTLE FLOW, and MEDITATION TEACHER

Ellie first discovered yoga as a 16-year-old struggling with mental health. Resistant to the benefits, it wasn’t until college that Ellie fully dived into the science of yoga. As a working mental health professional, it is Ellie’s deepest desire to bring the teachings of yoga to those that need it most. She enjoys making the practice functional and accessible for all bodies and walks of life. Ellie was fortunate to study Hatha and Yin under several teachers in Durango, Colorado, and internationally before receiving a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. Ellie also holds certifications in restorative yoga and prenatal yoga. Her 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification is in progress!

Alongside yoga, Ellie has a great passion for arranging music and providing sound healing baths. Ellie’s music is aimed to calm the nervous system and she loves to incorporate it whenever possible. She looks forward to practicing with you in the spirit of compassion and loving-kindness!

INTRO TO FLOW, GENTLE FLOW, VINYASA, and YIN TEACHER

Janie offers her students a chance to explore mindful classes with thoughtful guidance, sprinkled with stories, themes from the sutras, and a chance to challenge themselves. Janie’s yoga nidra and meditation classes allow deep relaxation through proven and ancient methods. Yoga is for every “body” and Janie enjoys teaching students at all levels and abilities. Whether a vinyasa, yin, restorative, gentle, chair, nidra or a blended class, Janie’s practice will guide students deeper into their journey of the self, through the self and to the Self. Janie is an E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP, sound practitioner, reiki master, and holds additional training in alignment, yin, restorative, and yoga nidra, including advanced IAM Yoga® nidra certification. She has studied with Kamini Desai, Rod Stryker, Dr. Richard Miller, Shiva Rea, and many other gifted teachers.here

YIN TEACHER

Kaylee is so excited to be working with all of you on your yoga journey at Yogi Colorado. Kaylee just recently moved to Denver from Washington State with her husband and her pup Oatmeal. She has been practicing for many years, and was certified to become a teacher in 2019. Kaylee has been teaching many forms of yoga since then, but specializes in gentle, yin and restorative yoga. She can’t wait to see you on the mat!

GENTLE FLOW TEACHER

I have been a student of yoga for the past ten years, and I have been blessed to have the opportunity to practice and learn alongside some of the best teachers in the yoga community.

Yoga began for me at a fitness event at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Colorado.

I went to the event with some friends to hang out, have some fun, and try a few new things. One of our events was yoga. The amphitheater was full of people, and most of them were smiling and happy and this was

after an hour of yoga in the July heat. At this moment I thought, I want that. I want to be smiling like that all day.

I earned my 200-hour yoga teaching certification from the Samudra School of Living Yoga in 2019.

It is my yogic philosophy that yoga should be fun and empowering. Join me as we explore the wonders of yoga, on and off our mats.

See ya on your mat! -Lucky

GENTLE FLOW and VINYASA TEACHER

Micaela has been teaching for 5 years and is passionate about creating a space for all students to show up as they are. She teaches many forms of yoga including Slow Flow, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, and restorative yoga. Join her for good beats and a supportive environment to just be in your body.

GENTLE FLOW TEACHER

Marla is a long-time yoga practitioner and a certified 200-hr RYT from Karma Yoga. Her classes are in service of humans finding their true center through the integration of mind, body and spirit and the belief that this individual practice makes a difference for the community. Bringing over 20 years of participating and coaching transformational programs, she opens a window for the transformation of others. She is welcoming of all bodies and yoga experience levels, making yoga accessible for every body.

VINYASA TEACHER

I began my yoga journey about 8 years ago! Yoga has allowed me the time and space to connect with myself mentally and physically. I have learned so much on and off the mat through my practice and I am so grateful for all the things practicing yoga has given me.

In my classes, I encourage my students to step outside their comfort zone to explore and challenge themselves both physically and mentally whether we're doing a fast and sweaty flow or making space for deep relaxation and stillness. I love to create dynamic and challenging sequences that are as fun to practice as they are to teach. My passion is making yoga accessible and fun for all bodies and skill levels while testing our boundaries physically and mentally. Hope to see you on the mat!

HATHA and YIN TEACHER

Towani dabbled in yoga as an inquisitive 7-year-old and then as a teenager, but it wasn’t until years later as a single working mother of two, struggling after the collapse of her marriage, she became entranced with Hatha yoga. She knew in her heart she was an entrepreneur and dreamt of starting her own businesses!

So Towani trained in the Hatha style of yoga – not as slow or restorative as Yin, but also not as fast or physical as Vinyasa.  Her teaching style was influenced by the Iyengar school in her initial YTT200 in Cape Town, South Africa.  Then later by the Satyananda school of yoga when she did an advanced yoga course in Nashik, India immersing herself in yoga and the culture of India for a month.  In February 2020 she followed her heart to move to Denver to marry the love of her life and continue her yoga journey.  Since 2009 she has taught over 1000 students and over 7,000 hours of class. 

AROMATHERAPY CONSULTANT

As a Certified Aromatherapist Emily specializes in customizing essential oil blends specific to her clients. With more than 7 years of studying aromatherapy, over 400 hours of education, and in-depth knowledge of over 75 essential oils she has extensive knowledge of aromatherapy usage and safety.

She is a member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and obtained her Aromatherapy Certification through the Aromahead Institute.

Emily also is also an Herbal Practitioner and is a graduate of The East West School of Planetary Herbology. You can learn more about Emily at www.aroliving.com