Danny Douglas

I was in full lotus position. My chakras were all aligned. My mind is cleared of all clatter and I'm looking out of my third eye and everything that I'm supposed to be doing. It's amazing what comes up, when you sit in that silence. ‘Mama keeps whites bright like the sunlight, Mama's got the magic of Clorox 2.’" -Ellen DeGeneres Ellen’s quote perfectly describes my yoga practice! It’s funny and true how the craziest things will enter the mind during practice. I didn’t know much about yoga when I first found an interest in it. All I knew was that Dixie Carter did yoga and she could twist into some crazy shapes. I figured that if Julia Sugarbaker could do yoga, so could I! My first class was with back in 2003 with a group of coworkers. It was an enjoyable experience so I came back the following week. The foundation of my practice is based in Iyengar yoga. I’ve always enjoyed the variety of poses practiced in an Iyengar class as well as the attention to detail given to each student. In 2009, my practice evolved to include hot yoga. Through hot yoga, I found a consistent, daily practice and really experienced the true benefits available through a strong practice. I began teaching yoga in 2011 and am now a registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance, holding the eRYT 200, RYT 500, and YACEP certifications. Whether I’m leading students through a vinyasa, a yin sequence, or a restorative class, I try to mix in just the right amount of detail so my students have the opportunity to learn, but don’t get bored. Each class is unique so if there is something specific you would like to work on, just let me know. Outside of the yoga room, you’ll find me enjoying time with my family, friends, and two dogs. I enjoy traveling, knitting, a hot cup of coffee, and a challenging sudoku puzzle.