STUDIO OWNER

As a lifelong ballet dancer and anatomy nerd, the practice of yoga has always been deeply fascinating to Dayna! In 2018, she decided to pursue yoga teacher training (ShambhavAnanda Yoga 200hr YTT at Whole Yoga in Denver) with the intention of bringing different training & conditioning methods to her dance students. Little did she know this would spark the beginning of a deeply spiritual journey! She has since taught over 1300 yoga classes at various yoga studios, fitness centers, dance studios, nursing homes, and middle schools. Dayna received her 500hr YTT through MyVinyasaPractice in 2023, and has also studied yin yoga, biology, functional medicine, and personal training. In her free time, Dayna enjoys learning new skills, exploring new ways to move, playing video games, or enjoying a cup of tea with her cat or partner. 

Dayna managed Yogi Colorado for its first three years of operation, and is excited to be back as the new owner of the studio. She loves holding space for authentic & inclusive yoga classes for all who visit the space! No matter your background or walk of life, we are excited to welcome you to the Yogi Colorado community!

VINYASA TEACHER

Aly has always been fascinated by how the human body works, which led her to earn a B.S. in Human Physiology. Over the past decade, Aly’s work, studies, and adventures have taken her around the world, but yoga has been her constant grounding force through it all. Trained in vinyasa, yin, restorative, gentle flow, and VinYin, Aly loves crafting classes that feel both playful and grounding. She’s passionate about continued learning and enjoys blending her scientific curiosity with a warm, caring approach. On the mat and in life, Aly is always exploring, growing, and sharing what she discovers with her students.

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 and GENTLE FLOW TEACHER

Daniela Valenzuela is a gentle yet powerful guide who blends movement, breath, and sound to help students return home to themselves. Rooted in mindfulness and accessible flow, her classes invite softness, presence, and inner connection. Daniela teaches from the heart—drawing inspiration from nature, energy work, and her own journey of healing and transformation. Expect a nurturing space, intentional sequencing, and a deeply grounding atmosphere where you can breathe, soften, and simply be.

GENTLE FLOW TEACHER

Desiree has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training in 2018. Since then,she has been guiding private clients through deeply personalized practices, helping them reconnect with their bodies, breath, and inner clarity.
Now stepping into the studio space, she is excited to cultivate community and share the transformative power of yoga in a more collective, heart-centered setting.
Desiree enjoys teaching Gentle Flow yoga as well as Restorative and Yoga Nidra. Her classes weave together mindful movement, breathwork, and moments of soulful stillness-inviting students to explore embodiment, presence, and the subtle energy that rises when we truly listen inward. Rooted in the belief that yoga is both a grounding ritual and a spiritual homecoming, she offers a nourishing space for students to soften, awaken, and remember their own inner wisdom.
When you step into her class, expect a calm, intentional practice infused with warmth, spirituality, and a gentle touch of sacred play.

YIN & 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!

RESTORATIVE 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

GENTLE FLOW TEACHER

Jasmine is dedicated to honoring the roots of traditional yogic practice while creating inclusive spaces for all bodies and backgrounds. With a teaching approach grounded in mindfulness, breath, and self-awareness, Jasmine seeks to help students connect deeply to the heart of yoga on and off the mat.

RESTORATIVE TEACHER

Jinelle is an artist, poet, yogi, human and a huge lover of the one of a kind magic of Mother Nature. Jinelle’s passion for life radiates through her unique, bold personality to share life’s simple joys and pleasures with those around her, like the sunset, truly reminding you to slow down, savor each moment and remember to be JOYFULLY YOU. Jinelle hopes to inspire her students to trust their bodies more in each beautiful breath and recognize that it is safe and a necessary part of their journey while on this planet to be JOYFULLY themselves, on and off of their mat. Jinelle has been a lifelong yogi, but after years of wanderlusting and travel, the stars aligned in Colorado, Summer 2025 where Jinelle received her 200hr RYT through Hineni Yoga School in Denver and has joyfully been sharing her passion for the practice that changed her life since.

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 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.

GENTLE FLOW & VINYASA TEACHER

Reema is a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher with additional training in Prenatal, Restorative and Aerial Yoga. Born and raised in India, she was first introduced to yoga by her parents and grew up surrounded by its philosophy, meditation and mantra chanting. After nearly eight years as an SEO Analyst, she turned to yoga for healing during a personal loss and found her true calling. Rooted in traditional Hatha Yoga, Reema’s teaching blends breath, alignment and mindfulness to create inclusive classes that honor yoga’s deep traditions while supporting modern lifestyles. Her mission is to help others experience the holistic benefits of yoga—beyond the physical—by fostering balance, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to inner peace.

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.