Another amazing retreat with Danae aka Bella Yogini. I've followed Danae all over California for classes and retreats but this time it was different. The destination on this retreat was Villa Sumaya on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, my first international retreat! Although she plans many things for us to do and to experience, Danae always makes sure there is time to relax, to read or to just be while on retreat. There's yoga practically everyday. She has us choose an encouraging card each day. And made us realize, self-care is very important. When we made suggestions of possible outings, she incorporated them into the schedule. I'd read about a restaurant across the lake with an amazing cheese sampler platter and delicious pâtés so she used her connections at the center to get a reservation for us. And she was game when we suggested hiking Volcan San Pedro. One of the highlights for all of us on that excursion was having lunch among the clouds! Danae is very nurturing. It is amazing how much she cares for her students and their bodies. She will show you the correct way to hold your poses then show you how to do it better and how to dive deeper when you are ready. She has also introduced me to essential oils! read more

My wife and I just came back from a truly magical Costa Rican Jungle retreat with Danae Robinett and friends. We celebrated New Years on the beach under a canopy of stars with a bonfire and champagne. We surfed and ate wonderful vegetarian food and had a fabulous dinner at a beach side hotel and much more. Highly recommend Danae's Sacred Jungle Magic Retreat! read more

Danae Robinett - Yoga Near Me

Danae taught our office yoga class (I've since left the company); I took her class once or twice a year for almost a year. Danae is the best yoga teacher I've ever had. If I had to sum up why, I'd say it's the fact that it's clear she really cares about and respects her students. She truly wants to help, and does little things like remembering your injuries and giving you different options for poses that won't hurt you. She has loads of yoga knowledge that she regularly shares. She also adds just the right amount of what I call 'mental yoga' to her classes. And she has an awesome sense of humor. Hire her or take her classes - you won't regret it! read more

Danae is so absolutely marvelous for so many reasons. As an instructor she is both educated and professional, in addition to being nurturing, passionate and effervescent. My boyfriend and myself enjoy welcoming Danae into our home for couples yoga lessons. We look forward to our sessions with Danae where we can absorb her motivation and encouragement and further extend her teaching into our day-to-day lives. Also, Danae's lessons are accommodating of our changing moods and needs. She truly is an instructor for any level. From those who've never done yoga and can't touch their toes to those out there ready to meditate on their heads. Simply put, I can't recommend her enough. read more

Danae was one of my first yoga teachers, and I owe a lot of my love of yoga to her. Danae makes you feel so comfortable and welcome in class. A lot of this is likely due to her vast experience in yoga and dance, but it's definitely a personality thing too: Danae is one of the most genuine, beautiful, kind, and caring people you will ever meet. Every class I've taken with Danae has been engaging and interactive, and I have never been so proud of my yoga-focused achievements than when studying under her. She will assist your poses and encourage you to take that next step, going above and beyond to help you reach your yogi goals. You will never be just a body in the studio! I no longer live in the same area as Danae, and admittedly I don't think I will ever find a teacher who could set the bar higher. But if (and when) I ever have another chance to cross paths with Bella Yogini, I will not hesitate to catch up and take a class. Namaste! read more

You know how some people can get a 4+ in school? well Danae really deserves a stellar review beyond what I can rate her on yelp! I picked up Yoga in December of last year and the only reason I stuck to it is because of Danae's wonderful teaching techniques and nurturing personality. She makes Yoga a lot of fun and I always look forward to her class. She embraces life with so much passion and enthusiasm and it really shows in her teachings...beware tho, it's very contagious! Danae helps you through the poses and gives everyone a level of attention that I didn't see with any other teachers. Give Danae a try, she will change the way you think / feel about Yoga!! read more

If you want to be really excited about yoga and kick-start your life, try a class with Danae. My life and my attitude about my body have changed for the better since taking her yoga classes (I take "Yoga with Babysitting Class Thursdays at Yoga at Change in San Mateo-also a terrific place)!. This woman is a dynamo! She is utterly masterful in her practice, receptive to your needs, totally cool with the kids (who also adore her and often want to do yoga on her lap), witty, challenging, positive, intuitive, beautiful, and brimming with perfectly timed humor and grace! Danae has it all! I really cannot rave on enough about her!!! I'm so glad she 'appeared' in our yoga studio and turned all the lights up to BRILLIANT!! Hurray!!! Thanks Bella Yogini! May the beauty of life always dance with you! read more

This retreat in Costa Rica was a great way to see in the New Year. Danae outdid herself! Ahki near the Nosara coast was a very upscale retreat center with spacious rooms, an infinity pool and excellent vegetarian/vegan food. We had a fine mix of activities and leisure time with great yoga classes and daily journaling prompts for reflection. The morning sunrise ritual at Playa Garza was magical, as was the NYE bonfire and champagne at another playa. The size of the retreat-6 of us-added to my enjoyment, the prefect size for an introvert. Where are we going next?! read more

Danae just gave me the confidence I needed to begin my yoga journey. Because I was too new and far too intimidated to successfully navigate the local yoga studio landscape, Danae provided a private yoga session at my apartment. During our initial phone conversation, she asked a lot of questions and made me feel like she genuinely cared about my success. When we met, she remembered all we discussed. I learned about breathing, movement, positioning and even props. And when we were through, we discussed studios I had been considering and she helped me land where I am happy. I can hardly wait to see her again. read more

I have been practicing yoga for over 25 years and Danae has been the most fun instructor. My first class with Danae was a small class and she was very hands on -which I loved, and the best part was everyone giggling all the way thru. Her knowledge of yoga, Pilates, and dance gave the class a warm fluidity that left my body feeling rejuvenated. I've continued to take classes with Danae as much as possible the last year and each time she brings such joy to movement. I appreciated how well she communicated and brought my awareness to my breath. read more

Danae is amazing. She understands every student, their strengths and weaknesses and creates a perfect environment for each student in her classes. read more

Danae is awesome. Her nurturing style and sense of humor made me come back to yoga!

Took my friend to Friday night yoga with Danae and I think she is a convert! Danae is AWESOME! Funny, charming, and offers just the right amount of challenge when she knows you need it. Perfect! read more

Danae truly helped take my yoga practice to the next level. I had been going to a "big box" class at a large chain gym when I was introduced to her small format class at Yoga at Change. While I knew the poses and asanas going in, I had never had an instructor who was committed to helping me perform them with correct form and push me to try new things. Danae really personalizes the class to each individual, taking into account your fitness level, any physical injuries, or perhaps mental roadblocks. I finally talked my husband into attending her class over Christmas break. He, too, got immediate benefits from the class and signed up for the 3-class pass to continue his learning. She is a great resource for beginners as well as seasoned yogis. Here's a blog post I wrote about my yoga practice and how Danae has specifically helped: http://molly-sweeney.com/2011/09/practice/ read more

Great teacher! It was my first private class and I was a bit nervous, but Danae came to the rescue! Danae was a great teacher to my boyfriend and I and gave us personalized tips on how we can make yoga work for us. She was nice, a great instructor and didn't pressure us to do anything we were not ready for. Danae was great and I hope to take one of her classes again. read more

I just spent one week at the Zen Center in Crestone, Colorado, as part of the Hegel Yoga Retreat. Tish and Danae designed the perfect retreat with a magical balance of intense ashtanga yoga, the discovery of zen meditation, the sharing of various yogic practices, along with plenty of time for personal reflection. Their expertise in yoga was impressive, but it was their warm, genuine, and thoughtful personalities that transformed the experience into something that I will treasure for a lifetime. They managed to host a fun, social, joyful retreat that was punctuated with sacred moments and profound breakthroughs. I'm forever grateful! read more

I came to Danae's early morning class (6:30am MWF) at CHANGE (San Mateo) to find a way to incorporate more activity into my day. What I received was much greater than I could have imagined. Danae's expertise and patient guidance has helped me embrace and appreciate the subtle and artistic science of mind-body-spirit connection through my practice of yoga. She is the morning cup of espresso with a kick in the butt that I never knew I needed! And her enthusiasm for her work is infectious. Through her instruction, I have found more compassion for my body/mind/spirit by allowing my practice to reflect my present reality without losing sight/hope for the moment when I achieve "completion" (of a pose, state of mind, etc.). Danae is in a word "phenomenal." read more

Danae is an incredible yoga teacher and person. No matter the size of the class she always managed to cater to everyone's needs. She knows when to push a student to try something new and is always willing to walk through new poses no matter how long it takes. I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to do yoga at any skill level from beginner to yoga master. read more

Can't say enough great things about Danae and her teaching style. She has a truly warm and genuine energy she brings and really understands and listens to her students no matter what level. She's taught yoga in our office for 3 years and has built rapport with every single person who has attended her classes. She is wonderful at what she does and has a great sense of humor. read more

Attended the April 4 Yoga retreat led by Danae and held at Ratna Ling in Cazadero. It was superb! Setting was beautiful, sessions were great and the food was excellent!! ('All meals included' was a really nice feature.) I say try it and I bet you'll like it!! read more

Danae leads great, customized classes and is always happy to accommodate any student's needs. Highly recommend.