Testimonials

“I BOW IN GRATITUDE TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE WITH WHOM I HAVE SHARED THIS PRACTICE WITH. WHAT AN HONOR IT IS TO DO WHAT I DO…. “ OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI
– DANA DAMARA

I have been completely broken open. It’s been extremely challenging but more beautiful than anything. So very grateful. 
— — Heather Lewis

The 200-hour training was amazing. The training with Dana is much more than just learning ‘how to teach yoga.’ Dana has an incredible gift for inspiring growth and change in the places in your life where you are most stagnant. I came into the 200-hour as a beginner yogi, and a type-A busy professional going through a period of transition. I found personal growth in all aspects of my life — physically, emotionally, academically, and spiritually.  
If you are considering taking the training, I very much recommend making the leap (don’t worry about all of the things you think are obstacles). It is a big investment, but absolutely worth it. It changes you in the best way possible.
— — Alexandra K. Davis
I loved how Dana would focus so much on getting us to connect to one another in so many powerful ways. I would not change that! It’s one of the most valuable parts of this training. The training was as impactful and life changing because of Leila and Dana. Your energy, spirit, love was such a primary component, and my suggestion if you continue this training is to have teachers who share this same presence.
— — Jenny Lyell

Everything I’ve learned will help me during this challenging time in my life. Coping, compassion, quieting the mind, deeper spiritual connection, etc. I feel so tremendously supported by the teachers and the tribe, it’s completely overwhelming in a great way!
— — Lindsay Nomura
‘Start where you are’ – this is something Dana said. I’ve always struggled with perfectionism and thoughts of not being enough. While compassion and other practices have helped, applying being in the moment with being good enough right now, really takes the pressure off.
— — Sarah Bove


I’m so thankful for this training. I had always toyed with the idea of enrolling in a yoga teacher training, but never committed due to the schedule of lengthy in-person programs. The flexibility and format of this training allowed me to finally take the plunge and gave me the confidence to continue to deepen my yoga practice - whether self-guided or through more advanced formal trainings in the future. Thank you Dana!
— Nicole Garrison
This training was amazing! The transformation that occurred in every single trainee is palpable. I loved how the philosophy was weaved in, how the Chakras were a focus and how almost everything was taught in an experiential way by learning, doing, engaging and discussing.
— — Rachael Koss

I originally enrolled in this training because I was searching for something…I had no idea at the time. But as a workaholic, I wanted to explore the possibility of a work/life balance. My whole life has shifted from this training and I am experiencing boundaries in my life that keep me in touch with my Self. The training is one of the biggest gifts in my life and anyone who goes through the program is lucky to experience it.
— — Kimberly Grant
My biggest takeaway was awakening. My profound awakening: I stopped searching for the box I’m “supposed” to fit into and let go of the “should”. I learned to love all the angles of myself - darkness, wildness and all. I learned to honor my girl and that by sharing them, I am honoring the Divine.
— — Kaeli Renae

I really enjoyed the sense of community that you both, Dana and Leila instilled. You helped open us up mentally and emotionally and made me feel that I was in a safe place. I truly feel that I am part of a tribe that care about one another and support each other in every way!
— — Danielle Bates
I had wanted to take a yoga teacher training program for a while. When the quarantine happened, I wanted to do something positive. Dana is a very well respected yoga teacher and author. I was not sure how it would work doing the training on-line but I took a leap of faith and couldn’t be more pleased with Dana’s Yoga teacher training program! It was AWESOME! If you are reading this just do it. I loved it. Dana, Nicole, and Gillian handled the on-line aspects amazingly and I felt very supported and really enjoyed it.
— Sharna

I chose to take Dana Damara’s 300 hour YTT program after connecting with her in one of her classes.  Her ability to relate 1:1 and truly make a connection and personalize the experience is what spoke to me, and was different about other programs I was considering.  While I started shortly before the pandemic hit and got to experience a couple of classes in person, I admittedly was a bit skeptical on how this would all work online.  I was glad I stuck with the program, as Dana was able to work her magic and create an intimate place for our small yoga tribe to connect, be vulnerable and learn together and from each other across distances and spaces.  It ended up being a very deep and moving experience with the small group, and what I was most impressed with was Dana’s ability to pivot and create an amazing online portal for us to continually go back, revisit what we’d learned, and practice.  It was just what I needed during a time of pandemic!  Grounding, reassuring and comforting all at the same time, while challenging and stretching me beyond my comfort zone to embrace & learn.  I highly recommend Dana’s online programs (as well as in person when the world permits us to be back in the room), they are unique, small, and customized to ensure a great experience.
— Laurel
I can say with the utmost sincerity that Dana’s Yoga Teacher Training was life changing. I am so very grateful to have been a part of such a loving and supportive experience with so many wonderful people. I’m grateful to Dana for fostering that sense of growth, knowledge, and community with humility and leadership that was both strong and gentle. I was in YTT during a challenging and transitional time in my life; the timing could not have been more serendipitous. This teacher training will do more than show you how to be a good yoga teacher, it will give you the tools you need to tune into radical love and honesty. You’ll connect with others and parts of yourself you weren’t even aware of. Through the laughter and tears I was left with a sense of wonderment of how much there is to yoga. There are so many beautiful concepts to dive deeply into mentally, physically, and spiritually. I have the greatest sense of trust and confidence in Dana as a guide and teacher from the foundational to the abstract. I’ll cherish the memories from YTT with the sweetest sense of thankfulness.
— - Elani

The Embody Truth program was challenging, eye-opening, and thoughtful in its approach to the instruction and creation of yoga instructors; and offered various areas of information in a comprehensive structure. With the world in constant change throughout the three months of this program, Dana, Gillian, and Nicole guided us through the curriculum in connection with the external responses of COVID-19 and BLM, as well as with our own internal struggles. As a group, we were able to deal confidently with the transformation of this program from hybrid to completely online. Having the opportunity to complete the OMWORK at my own pace via the online portal and recordings, along with the support of the cohort, kept this work stress-free and enjoyable. The subject matter in Embody Truth taps into the deeper layers of why we return to the mat again and again, and the various ways we share our experience with others off the mat. The Embody Truth 2020 Yoga Teacher Training was an excellent experience, one that brought clarity and definition to the passion of purpose in my life.  
— Elizabeth
As someone who came to yoga due to an injury, my path and journey with yoga has always been viewed as peripheral.  This training brought it into full focus and center.  Before this training my mind and body would swing from one end of the emotional spectrum to another. After, I was able to unfold behaviors and patterns that weren’t serving me, and I found more equanimity and grace in my daily life.  This experience will live with me forever.  I have already shared these gifts with others and have received nothing but positive feedback.  If you have any interest in doing a yoga teacher training, doing it with Dana Damara will be transformative.  
—  - Arya

"Dana is a teacher, retreat leader and an activist for women of all ages. She is actively cultivating community with her Embody Truth Teacher Training, a training that goes beyond the typical yoga poses and delves deep into the core of what makes each of us want to share the gift of yoga. Dana is helping to empower girls and women through the organization Girls Elevate and her regular women’s circles and retreats. She even hosts mother/daughter yoga retreats!"

"Dana's Embody Truth training was powerful on so many levels. She is a fiercely compassionate being who puts so much into offerings; for a 200 hr training I can't believe how much was covered, and at a pace that encouraged me to work hard but also allowed me to rest & retain knowledge. She also attracts a powerful group of people who become your friends, your tribe, your support. The journey with Dana was truly one of the most magical experiences of my life. I recommend it not only if you are curious about teaching, but as a practitioner it will also support & transform your physical practice by integrating the spiritual essence and subtle body that aren't always touched on in class settings. Thank you Dana, so grateful for your support & passion of the practice."

- Chelsea

"I graduated Embody Truth Yoga Teacher Training in April of 2017 and it was sincerely one of the greatest experiences of my life. I deepened my practice and became more immersed in the teachings of yoga, which has evolved my personal practice, how I teach, and how I live. I also met some of my most favorite people through this program. Thank you, Dana and Gill!"

- Rachel

"Dana is a true leader, a tremendous source of knowledge, dedicated to helping each of her students find their truth... their calling. the rich texts and insights shared during TT will continue to influence the way I approach the world... empowered, with love and purpose."

- Dior

"Make no mistake, Dana’s teacher training will change your life. I embarked on Embody Truth wanting to deepen my practice and understand which poses I could sequence together after long business trips to combat sitting for long periods of time. I came away having shed a bunch of stuff I didn’t realize I was holding onto, finding my voice, a deeper sense of inner calm, and a renewed lease on life (and I am generally a reasonably happy person). I also now teach a weekly yoga class, and have a much better understanding of the balance between the preparation of sequencing and the intuitive tuning into the students needs. On top of that, I made deep friendships and an amazing connection to a new tribe of likeminded people. Whether you think you’re ready or not, you won’t regret taking this teacher training - I highly recommend it."

- Kirsty

"Dana has the ability to see my strengths and gifts, often before I do. She has been brilliant at supporting me to realize and refine those unique qualities and really lead everything I do from that place of awake, authentic power. In short, she has been the reminder of truth and love."

- Korie