Daniel Davis

RYT-200

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  • Motivated and culturally aware yoga instructor committed to supporting individuals in improving flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being. Through Hatha and Restorative Yoga, I guide students in addressing the physical effects of daily life while also encouraging inward reflection to uncover their inner strength and purpose. My teaching promotes balance of mind, body, and spirit—with the intention that once we find peace within, we shine that light outward.
    Pratyahara. Drishti. Purpose.

Education & Certifications

  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training , 2019

  • Ganja Yoga Certification, 2020

  • Senior & Chair Yoga Certification, 2022

  • Trauma-Informed Yoga Training, 2023

  • Crystal Bowl Sound Healing, 2024

Strengths & Skills

  • Encouraging and patient teaching style

  • Intuitive, culturally responsive instruction

  • Skilled in adapting poses for all levels and body types

  • Experience working with diverse populations

  • Self-motivated and dependable

  • Creative class sequencing

  • Collaborative team player

  • Fast learner and highly adaptable

Experience

Vivecorp

Yoga Instructor
August 2024 – October 2024
Led corporate wellness yoga sessions tailored to workplace stress relief, flexibility, and mindfulness. Supported Starbuck’s & Gates Foundation employee well-being through accessible and restorative practices.

Rainier Health & Fitness

Yoga Instructor
September 2021 – September 2024
Facilitated weekly Hatha and Restorative yoga classes for a diverse community. Focused on accessible movement, breathwork, and building body awareness in a supportive environment.

Wa Na Wari

Yoga Instructor, Seasonal Series
July 2019 – April 2020
Led weekly yoga classes as part of a community arts and wellness initiative. Offered culturally grounded, trauma-informed practices in a Black-centered creative space.

4Culture & Metro Transit

Guided Meditation Facilitator
December 2019
Created and led a meditation session for a community art project, called The Rest Stop, focused on healing, rest, and public wellness.

Balance You @ King County

Yoga Instructor
July 2019 – April 2020
Taught weekly afternoon yoga classes for King County employees, promoting movement, mindfulness, and stress management in a professional setting.

Ase Asana Yoga

Yogi in Residence
October – November 2019
Hosted six 90-minute yoga classes and a full-day workshop, Yoga All Day, at Rainier Beach Community Center. Produced digital short practices to expand access beyond the studio. Centered community, rest, and healing.

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A group of people practicing yoga in a studio, sitting on mats with cushions, many raising one arm overhead in a seated stretch.

A group of people participating in a yoga or meditation class indoors, sitting cross-legged on mats with props in a well-lit room.

A group of people participating in a yoga or meditation class indoors, sitting cross-legged on mats with props in a well-lit room.

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A group of children lying down on yoga mats with blankets over them, affiliated with a yoga or relaxation class. An instructor in dark clothing is sitting nearby, holding a singing bowl, with shelves of yoga props behind. The room is decorated with plants, shelves, and minimalist decor.

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Person lying on their side on a wooden floor in front of a wall, with legs bent and resting against the wall, illuminated by a blue light from a nearby device, with a jar on the floor and a cluttered room in the background.

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Group of people gathered in a cozy indoor space, sitting on yoga mats, engaged in a relaxed activity, surrounded by potted plants and natural light from large windows.

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A yoga class taking place in a dimly lit room with participants in child's pose on yoga mats, and an instructor watching from the side.

A group of people participating in a yoga or meditation class in a large, indoor room with beige walls, acoustic panels, and a brown carpet. They are sitting or lying on yoga mats in a circle, with an instructor seated in the center.

A group of people participating in a yoga or meditation class in a large, indoor room with beige walls, acoustic panels, and a brown carpet. They are sitting or lying on yoga mats in a circle, with an instructor seated in the center.

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A woman practicing yoga in a studio while being filmed by two men, one with a camera on a tripod and the other sitting on a mat with a phone, during a yoga filming session.

A man with dreadlocks and a beard practicing yoga with a woman in the background

A man with dreadlocks and a beard practicing yoga with a woman in the background

Three people practicing meditation or yoga in a living room, seated on yoga mats with eyes closed, in a cross-legged position. The room has wooden flooring, a window, and a wooden dresser with a bright green lamp in the background.

Three people practicing meditation or yoga in a living room, seated on yoga mats with eyes closed, in a cross-legged position. The room has wooden flooring, a window, and a wooden dresser with a bright green lamp in the background.

A woman in a purple shirt and black pants sitting on a blue yoga mat in a room with wooden floors, a white wall, and a window with closed blinds. There is a Stormtrooper backpack and a piece of blue exercise equipment on the floor behind her.

A woman in a purple shirt and black pants sitting on a blue yoga mat in a room with wooden floors, a white wall, and a window with closed blinds. There is a Stormtrooper backpack and a piece of blue exercise equipment on the floor behind her.

A man with dreadlocks and a beard, wearing a gray t-shirt and a smartwatch, practicing yoga in a gym, with his hands pressed together in a prayer pose and his eyes closed.

A man with dreadlocks and a beard, wearing a gray t-shirt and a smartwatch, practicing yoga in a gym, with his hands pressed together in a prayer pose and his eyes closed.

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Group of people practicing yoga or meditation outdoors on a grassy area in front of a house, seated on mats with eyes closed or at rest.

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A man with long dreadlocks and a beard standing with arms crossed in a room, wearing a black T-shirt and dark pants. Behind him are books, posters, and a decorated wall with fabric drapes.

Testimonials & Reviews

“Last night I attended an infused restorative yoga session at @MadeSpaceSeattle which was my first time experiencing yoga in this way. Let me say it was absolutely AMAZING! I feel like a new person no cap!!! Sometimes we don’t know what we need until that divine timing comes around and presents the opportunity to heal, grow and apply more love to OURSELVES via bodywork. Extra Special Thank you to the curators of this event @InwardVisions and @MagnusPremium! I especially love when small businesses come together!!!!!!! You all make sure to support them! Can’t wait for the next one.”

Highly Meditated Attendee

“Daniel's way of describing body mechanics combined with mindfulness practice is illuminating and allowed the class to stretch both mind and body. He leads with a peaceful, powerful gentleness, creating a space that is calm, expansive, AND playful. Experiencing his classes as both as a participant and observer, Daniel's classes filled Wa Na Wari with joy and communion.”

Workshop Attendee

Daniel's Yoga Journey

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My yoga journey began in 2011 with Diamond Dallas Page's DDP Yoga, a low-impact system developed by a former World Champion wrestler that helped me combat my chronic back pain and numb appendages due to being overweight. I was also dealing with degenerative discs and a torn labrum in my hip, among other physical issues.

After losing 50 lbs in just six months with DDP Yoga, I moved on to Hot Yoga, but struggled to keep up with the intense heat. I also tried other types of yoga, but struggled to find a studio and teacher where I felt comfortable enough to return.

Despite the challenges, my interest in yoga grew, and I began exploring different types of yoga like Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Ashtanga, and Karma. As a black man in Seattle, I often found myself being the only man or the only black man in the classes I attended. So, I searched for "black yoga teacher Seattle" on Google, but the results were few and far between. This was the catalyst that led me to become a Yoga Instructor.

I enrolled in Seattle Central College's Yoga Teacher Training program, where I was fortunate enough to have Dee Williams, a black woman, as my instructor. I selected Restorative and Hatha yoga as my concentrations because they were just my speed and aligned with my initial reason for practicing yoga, which was to reduce my own pain. The experience was great, and I completed the training in September 2019.

Since completing the training, I have led classes at various places like @wanawari for Sunday Series, @aseasana as Yogi in Residence, and @kingcounty for the Balance You program. During the pandemic, I also taught a few online classes. Currently, I lead classes every Tuesday at @rainierhf, and I'm passionate about sharing my love of yoga with others who may feel underrepresented in the yoga community.