True Nature Graduate Testimony

“The YTT program is absolutely amazing! It touched and changed my world. I’m grateful to be a part of this amazing journey and it was an honor to have Danielle and Melanie be the guiding lights.”– Tamara M.

“The True Nature YTT program gave me a large base of knowledge of yoga poses, philosophy and history, which makes me feel truly qualified to teach it to others. I have a much deeper understanding of alignment in asana, when to do them and in what order, and more importantly, the reason why we do asanas and the philosophy that supports it. The reading assignments were wonderful. I never thought “I’m not going to use this” and I didn’t get bored with it either. The wonderful community we built as a group supported my personal growth. While I always had a passion for Yoga, the YTT program gave me a constructive, solid way to progress and learn more. Danielle is an awesome leader, organizer and teacher.” – Mary F.

“The 7 day Immersion was amazing and a great way to dive into yoga. This program taught me how to properly instruct students in coming in and out of poses. I now feel confident to teach others and pass on my knowledge.”– Hanqing P.

“The highlights of the program for me were meeting new friends with a common interest, exploring my spiritual beliefs and becoming more prepared to teach yoga effectively. This was such a great experience for me. I struggle with the abstract ideas of spirituality but you answered my many questions so completely and in a way I could understand. I’ve learned a lot about myself. Thank you so much!”– Courtney M.

“I learned so much in this program, much more than I ever expected. Being a part of the True Nature YTT has enhanced my life overall. Learning the Yoga Sutras has given me new tools to meet the challenges of my everyday life. It has also brought me a new appreciation of my own faith. Being a part of this program has taught me to look at life through new eyes. My yoga practice has now gone beyond just the asanas. I had such a great time being a part of this program. I am sad to see it end, but also excited to get started on my new venture into sharing yoga with others. The highlight of the program was relationships I developed with my fellow students. These ladies will be in my heart forever and my friends for life. I feel so very well prepared and ready to teach yoga. Danielle provided a well-rounded program that covered all aspects of the yoga tradition. I am ready to share my knowledge of yoga with others with confidence.” – Angie M.

"Amazing! I can't say anything else. Amazing! I loved everything about the experience and I learned so much about myself. I can't accurately express how much gratitude I have for this training and my new ohana!"- Missy P.

"Phenomenal information and curriculum. I loved discovering many ways to slow down and observe myself. My stress and anxiety subsided enough for me to finally begin to practice meditation every day which has completely changed my life. Thank you for giving me tools to empower myself and be openly loving again. This program showed me how to use my gifts and give back."

“After waiting for seven years to continue my training at the 500 hour level, I can tell you, it was worth the wait.  The True Nature YTT program was everything I was searching for and more.  The program director/lead instructor’s depth of knowledge was nothing less than inspiring and motivating.  Danielle has a way of bringing everyone together in a competition free and nurturing environment.  Additionally, I was amazed at the list of guest speakers that I would not otherwise have an opportunity to experience.  The materials enhanced the journey and have become a permanent part of my personal library.  I am grateful I found the True Nature YTT Program and would highly recommend it with no reservations.” 

“On the first day of class I was delighted with the attractive tote bags and notebooks awaiting us. All the written material we received was well designed and informative. I was totally impressed with Danielle’s teaching style. She has a thorough knowledge of the material she is introducing and an easy, confident manner of presenting it. I thought bringing in other teachers to present the various aspects of the program made the classes especially interesting. Our “field trip” day was filled with adventure, fun and learning. I truly enjoyed coming to know the other students in our group. For me, as a “senior,” being with younger women was quite pleasurable. Through all the lectures, readings, discussions, class observations of teachers and personal class participation, the various aspects of yoga were gradually absorbed. While I still have much to learn, I feel confident I have enough knowledge to begin teaching.” 

– Reva B.

“The YTT program boosted my creativity, imagination and led me to painting chakras and better spiritual pictures. I was always a high energy person, but this program channeled my energy in the right direction. I see more clearly what I want to dedicate my life to. It is teaching people how to heal, to grow with the yamas and niyamas, and become physically stronger. The program gave me the right tools to inspire people for their personal growth and how to embrace the world with love.” – Larisa O.

“I started the program hoping to learn how to teach Yoga to small children. After attending the Kids’ Yoga seminar I felt inspired and motivated to learn even more about teaching children. A beautiful thing happened, however. Throughout the program I also learned how to teach a variety of other class formats. Observing the sequencing of gentle, therapeutic, children’s, introduction, and intermediate classes gave me the tools and knowledge to write my own class outlines to use when I teach. Whether you are interested in specializing in a particular area of Yoga or teaching an array of different classes, the True Nature YTT offers you the instruction to go and make a difference on this planet. Most importantly, I cherished the camaraderie that grew between the teacher trainees. We became a family and I know that the deep connection we now share will remain strong for many years to come. Danielle, your program was outstanding. Thank you for allowing us to learn and grow in such a nurturing and safe environment. Thank you for your patience, organization, and balanced guidance. My dream is to some day be as inspiring a teacher as you are.” – Evelyn W.

“The True Nature YTT program deepened my personal practice of Yoga on so many levels and I feel extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to enroll in this program. It strengthened my practice on a physical level and provided the foundation for learning and understanding asanas. Throughout the program, my spirituality has grown to a profound awareness and will continue to flourish. A bonus in the True Nature YTT program is the guest instructors who present in a particular topic of expertise. I found Ayurveda extremely fascinating and intend to explore this practice further. The amount of time spent observing classes has been a powerful tool in that it reinforced how to design a class and the appropriate poses to teach students with different levels of experience. This program has inspired me to continue learning about what life has to offer and how I can be a part of the amazing teachings of Yoga. The program Danielle has put together is something I wish the world could experience. There were so many opportunities to meet people “from many walks of life” which truly completes the YTT program.” – Jennifer B.