Highly recommend the 200-hr yoga teacher training to anyone interested in teaching and/or deepening their personal practice. Derik is the real deal and is adept at cultivating a meaningful community and well-rounded experience for YTT participants grounded in traditional yogic principles. read more

The experience I had with Axis Yoga was beyond what I could expect. I learned so much about Yoga and myself at a deeper level and I know that I've been fully equipped to take my certification out into the world. Thank you for helping me find my voice! Great price. Perfect for a busy schedule. Amazing teachers! read more

My experience with the yoga teacher training was absolutely amazing! It was so wonderful to learn how to take a passion and turn it into a skill, and at the same time I gained so much more. The focus on yoga theory and compassion for oneself and others was evident in every aspect of the course. Derik and the other teachers created a safe and inclusive space that allowed for our group to connect in a very special way. I am so appreciative for all I have learned, and will use what I have learned in my personal and professional life! read more

This was an amazing yoga school & wonderful opportunity for personal growth & development. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable & supportive. So glad I embarked on this journey & would highly recommend this to anyone! read more

Living in Denver, there are no shortages of yoga studios and teacher training programs. It's really hard to find the program that's right for you given the many options out there. I chose Axis because it seemed different from the rest of the teacher training programs out there. I wanted a program that emphasized more than just asana. I 100% recommend the Axis program. Of course we learned about the physical elements of yoga, but it went so far beyond that. Pretty much every class involved a Sadhana practice which included chanting, pranayama, meditation and asana. It took my own practice to another level and I left the program feeling very prepared to share this beautiful lifestyle to all. I'm very happy with my experience at Axis! The content was informative, the practices rewarding and the teachers were knowledgeable and lovely! read more

After my previous bad "first impression" of Axis Yoga last winter, I have returned to Colorado, and this time their schedule(Sept-December 2011) worked with mine. I was able to take some public classes from teachers like Santosh and Kevin Durkin who taught in Breckenridge while I was up there last Winter. The depth and awareness that they both bring to their classes was fantastic, and Kevin's Iyengar alignment tips have transformed my practice and understanding of Yoga Asana. In the Yoga Teacher Training, Santosh was always very interested in how we were doing during the program, and was more than willing to answer any questions we had. His part teaching Asana and Meditation sequences for the different Ayurvedic Doshas(Constitutions) was very insightful as well. The Axis program overall gives a lot of opportunities for students to create their individual teaching style, instead of teaching a set sequence of postures. You are given opportunities to teach in smaller groups throughout the program, and at the end you give a practicum where you teach 30 minutes of a two hour class to the public, all of the other students, and family and friends that you invite. Last winter when I wrote my last post I was very disappointed with the administrative aspects of Axis Yoga. It still leaves something to be desired, and I was a little afraid when I registered for this Fall YTT that the schedule would be changed again, or that the teachers might be late to classes. Overall everything has been on time, professional, with better communication than I had predicted. Derik and his wife Brenna are busy with their children, other careers which translated into delays in conversation and connection when first registering. Now that I'm in the program and going to classes, the quality of education is superb. So Keep in mind that my last review was purely for the administrative aspects of that Winter program and schedule change. Otherwise the content of the program has been fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to go beyond exercise yoga and learn the more traditional aspects of Yoga. read more

While searching for yoga teacher trainings I stumbled upon Denver Yoga Underground online and I have to admit that I felt pretty intimidated. Their website was very informative and concise about what the program was (and wasn't) and I could sense the deep respect they had for yoga beyond asana and knew that they required a lot of serious dedication from their students. At first this made me a bit nervous and made me reconsider whether teacher training was even a path that I wanted to pursue, I didn't quite feel like I could overcome the challenge and commitment at the time. After some soul searching and some things that started popping up in my life, I couldn't deny that this was a part of my path that I was meant to embrace and walk upon. After talking with Derik on the phone and attending one of his classes I knew that this was the right school for me; not only did he share many of my viewpoints on yoga and the world at large I could tell that he had a wealth of knowledge and experience. I am so glad that I signed up for and completed the 200 hour course! This has impacted me in ways that will continue to resonate for the rest of my life! Not only has it taught me a lot of the deeper aspects of yoga and asana, the process as a whole has given me great strength and confidence in all aspects of my life and personal relationships. I feel more connected to my true self and have a better understanding of my place in the universe. I am forever grateful for what I have learned from my time with Denver Yoga Underground! I would recommend this program to anyone who is serious about personal growth and willing to put in the work. Thank you for the support Derik, Brenna, Beth and Gene! read more

Axis Yoga Teacher Trainings is a truly amazing experience. Whether you are contemplating YTT to deepen your own practice, or to teach yoga, the program is a life changer. Axis YTT is thorough and comprehensive, including pranyama, meditation and chanting as well as the asana practice. I feel that I received a training of what yoga is meant to be..more of an education in what it means to be a Yogi than a physical workout, although that is in there too! Derik and Brenna, the facilitators of the program, are extremely knowledgeable and well grounded in the information. They create a safe, solid and nurturing environment for have the whatever depth of spiritual/personal experience one would like to receive. In my class, we have all deeply lamented the ending of our coursework. It is such an expansive experience; we have all strengthened and grown in ways we had not anticipated and are so grateful to have received. If you are on the edge of moving forward in signing up for Axis, JUMP! Whatever you are intending to get from this program can be yours. read more

Just completed my teacher training with Axis and I can safely say it was the best choice I could have made!! Derik, Brenna and Susan are all amazing teachers, and they take you through much more than just the asanas. I highly recommend Axis!!! read more

This was an enriching experience for me at a season in life when I really needed it. I learned plenty about teaching yoga, but also learned how to create a sanctuary within my self that I can carry with me always. Derik orchestrates the program, and is a truly gifted teacher. Brenna brings extensive experience and knowledge. Susan's ayurvedic teachings will stick with me long term. read more

I completed my 200 hour teacher training with Axis Yoga and can confidently and enthusiastically say I made the right decision choosing them. I researched and discussed programs with studios all over the Denver metro area for a few years, and after much thought and consideration, I decided Axis Yoga felt most in line with what I was personally looking for in a teacher training program. I had zero interest in doing a corporate "power" yoga teacher training and wanted something more along the lines of a classical yoga training which embraces the broad spectrum of yoga teachings--not a program that just focuses the physical asana practice, while teaching the other stuff as an afterthought. Derik and the team at Axis Yoga have developed a training program that engages students on many levels, enriching and deepening your personal practice while also preparing you to be a competent and confident yoga teacher. Yoga is so much more than simply asana practice, and many (in my humble opinion) of the other programs around town lose sight of the big picture. Axis Yoga's teacher training just absolutely nails it. If you are considering enrolling in a yoga teacher training program, I would highly, and without any reservation, recommend Derik and the amazing team at Axis Yoga. Namaste read more

Axis yoga teacher trainings is absolutely the strongest, most comprehensive yoga teacher training program in Denver. The program facilitators, Derik and Brenna are so knowledgeable and deliver the information in an effective manner with so many materials that I still reference as a teacher. Axis is extremely well connected in the community, which is a wonderful advantage for life after the program. I still keep in contact with the teachers to talk about yoga questions, lesson plans, or just life as it unfolds. Axis has made such a positive impact on my life. I couldn't have asked for a better YTT program. read more

Awesome teacher training! Derik, Brenna, and Susan are very knowledgeable yogis. I would recommend this training to anyone who wants to delve deeper into their own practice and learn how to instruct beginners. It's a very comprehensive training, and I got way more than I expected out of it. It has forever changed my life and yoga practice. At some point when my schedule allows, I plan to complete the 500 hour training with Axis. read more