Denver Yoga Underground

I recently completed Denver Yoga Underground’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. I would highly recommend it to those looking for teacher training that covers much more than how to teach the asanas and those who want to do some self-discovery. Derik is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and supportive teacher. He created a comprehensive program that includes yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and teaching, in addition to a safe environment. As a program graduate, I can now create and offer yoga lessons starting with a dharma talk, moving through a well-designed sequence, and concluding with pranayama and meditation. I am grateful for the teachings of Derik, Beth, Tushta and Linda and appreciate the amazing community I bonded with over three months.

I would highly recommend this program to anybody who is interested in not only teaching yoga but also in discovering more about yoga philosophy, history and ayurveda. Derik is very knowledgeable and patient with the students and all the other presenters were also very accessible and interesting. I thank Denver Yoga Underground for this truly unique and life changing experience!

You’re probably looking at these reviews because you want a holistic YTT program and not just a corporate, fitness-based program, and if so, I can assure you that you’ll find this at DYU. Derik and the other instructors are highly experienced and most importantly interested in yoga as a whole concept, (including Ayurveda, pranayama, yoga theory, supporting literature, etc.) and not just the asanas. I’ve been in the 200 hour YTT program at Denver Yoga Underground for the past four months & graduated just yesterday. The community with fellow trainees was an unexpected bonus of this training and I will forever cherish this experience. I’d recommend this program to anyone as I believe it’s an incredible foundation for aspiring yoga teachers.

DYU is a deep look into everything Yoga is and is not. This program will change the way you look at things in life for the better. I originally came to the YTT because I wanted to teach yoga, but then I learned that teaching is one very small part of yoga. Either way, I feel equipped to be a competitive teacher on the job market because of this program. I was pushed to look at the importance of being intentional when representing yoga. I am very grateful for Derik and Beth who lead this transformation.

I came to Denver Yoga Underground to complete a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. I can honestly say this is the perfect school for people wanting a holistic educational experience while learning a practical set of skills that prepare you to teach yoga in your community.