Teacher Training Testimonials

QiSpin-Yoga was developed by Dawnelle Arthur in March of 2006. I was among the first of her students and I became addicted immediately. When Dawnelle suggested almost 5 years later that I take her teacher training programs for this practice, my mouth dropped and my heart pounded with excitement and nervousness! I knew at that moment what my future had in store for me. My experience with QiSpin TT (teacher training) was exponential as this training took me places I had never been nor ever imagined being. Dawnelle has a gift for creating environments which allow people to experience powerful breakthru's. It is difficult to express in words how deeply this is felt. I am humbled by the experience and excited to share my newfound energy and knowledge of QiSpin with Qi students in the very near future and can only hope to be half as inspiring as my teacher.

I followed up the QiSpin TT with the QiYoga TT. The QiYoga TT is an intense immersion into the world of Yoga. I was dumbfounded by the multitude of branches within Yoga philosophy so deeply rooted in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. I found I was able to breathe and relax through all of this as Dawnelle so creatively walked us through the basic principles and philosophies. With the help of a well thought out book list, guest speakers and workshops, I found myself being deeply rooted in a place I never want to leave from. In all my wildest dreams, as an artist and creative person, I never imagined such a peaceful place could be settled in my heart, mind and soul. Dawnelle's QiYoga TT breaks you open, and leaves you feeling as peaceful and powerful just as Arjuna had probably felt after Krishna gave him lessons on the reality of life in The Living Gita. Dawnelle brought me to a place that reminded me of our pure qualities of love, non-violence, peace and truth. For this I will always be forever in gratitude to her.
~ Sherry Lyn Frydenlund, Winter 2010 QiSpin-Yoga TT graduate, Spring 2011 Qi Yoga TT graduate

I fell in love with Spin-Yoga after five minutes. My first class was transformative; I had not sweat that hard, forced my limits, or been prompted to go further in such a long time. I knew that as a yoga instructor and as a member of the yoga community learning to teach spin-yoga from Dawnelle would be something I could not pass up.
In a few short weeks I transformed my view of what it meant to be a spin-yoga instructor and realized what this practice does for the participant on  physical, mental, and emotional levels. I broke through walls on my bike, I had the opportunity to bring new students to the bike and to the mat, and met an amazing group of people along the way.
Dawnelle is more than dedicated to her students and her instruction; she truly believes that being the best is the only option. Her passion is evident in the students that follow her, and most importantly in the teachers she helps create.
Nearly one year to the date of my first yoga teacher training I had the opportunity to be a part of the Qi Yoga teacher training. I attended every workshop and followed along the path of the new teachers. It is amazing the differences that every teacher training has, and in this Dawnelle and her program shine. She provides not only inference into many styles of yoga, allowing the future teachers to see styles outside of their paradigm. Dawnelle gives absolutely every bit of knowledge she has, and also enlists some of the best and brightest names in the Denver yoga community to assist her. In doing so, she has given her Teachers the opportunity to come to their instruction with an interdisciplinary background, ready to find their own voice and style.
This training will transform you. It comes from a place of love – love of yoga, love of community, and most importantly the love of an amazing teacher that has so much to give. It is not a journey to be taken lightly, but one with great weight and amazing transformation
~ Brett Warner, Fall 2009 QiSpin/Yoga TT graduate, Spring 2010 Qi Yoga Sculpt TT graduate, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga TT Assistant

I went through the Qi Yoga Spin-Yoga teacher Training in 2009 and the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2010. I not only deepened my own practice but I also became connected to lifelong friends. The Qi Yoga Teacher Trainings were truly life-changing experiences! Thanks to Dawnelle and Qi, I now can reach out to the ...community and help people change their own lives through yoga. THANK YOU! Namaste.
~Deborah Ferraro, Fall 2009 QiSpin/Yoga TT graduate, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga TT graduate

I completed Spin Yoga TT, Bootcamp TT, Yoga Sculpt TT and Qi Barre TT at Qi and I keep coming back for more! Dawnelle and the Qi Family are a wealth of amazing knowledge with so much variety. The fusion classes and pure yoga alike are unique and inspiring. Our students at Qi have become such an important part of my lif...e that I constantly feel driven to improve as an instructor in order to serve them better. Any of the programs at Qi have the power to change lives for those who let it happen.
~ Montana Neiley, Fall 2009 QiSpin/Yoga TT graduate, Spring 2010 Yoga Sculpt TT graduate

I Received the Spin-Yoga Teacher training certification in 2009 and completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher training in 2010. These achievements would not have been possible without the encouragement and support of my teacher and mentor Dawnelle who pushed me to the next level, creating a real and positive change in my life. Thanks to her support I have accomplished so many things I never thought possible! She trained me to run my first 10K race (Bolder Boulder in '09) and since then I have run 2 half marathons (SF & Denver) and a marathon (San Diego '10). Currently teaching Yoga for Runners at Qi has helped me reach my fellow runners and share with them the many benefits of yoga. Both Teacher Trainings were LIFE CHANGING! and I can't wait to continue to build my yogic path with the wonderful Qi family! Thanks Dawnelle and Qi! I'm Forever Grateful.
~ Daniela Vasquez, Fall 2009 QiSpin/Yoga TT graduate, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga TT graduate

QiSpin Teacher Training gave me the kick start I needed to lose weight after having my baby. Dawnelle is an inspiration and helped me build the confidence I needed to guide a class through a ride. I look forward to deepening my yoga practice through Yoga Teacher Training in 2011!
~ Jessica Burrell, Winter 2010 QiSpin/Yoga TT graduate


I have been doing yoga for a few years now, and Dawnelle not only was my first yoga instructor, she became my friend, and my family. She has the ability to teach you in a way that you are forever changed. My teacher training experience was life changing. I now realize how important yoga is to our lives. Dawnelle taught us that you can apply yoga off the mat into your world every day. She has an amazing ability to instruct you so that you understand, and resonate with the ideals and principles of yoga. Her knowledge is extensive and she passes that knowledge and power onto you with such grace. I had an amazing experience doing this teacher training, and I encourage anyone who wants a deeper look into the world of yoga to take Dawnelle's teacher training. It is such an amazing opportunity.
~ Alba Avella, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga TT graduate

I participated in the 100hr spin/yoga and 200hr yoga trainings led by Dawnelle Arthur and both were extremely rewarding experiences. In her own right, Dawnelle is truly one of the most powerful and inspirational teachers in our community. So to learn from her was an incredible opportunity itself. Interlaced throughout our learning about the history of yoga, anatomy, postures, and sequencing, she unveiled the most important part of the training, her teaching cues. The cues are those words she uses in every one of her classes that push you to go deeper, to challenge yourself in ways that you never thought possible. It is these cues that we were taught, that she calls our "vault" of knowledge. She inspired us to pull from this vault whenever we needed to in our teaching practice. At the same time, she encouraged us to find our own voice within, to always teach to the student, not from the textbook or a rigid set of poses, but to listen and look for what each class needs and to follow our hearts. I believe the guidance she has given me from these trainings has made me a stronger individual not only in my own practice and in my ability to teach to others, but also in my life. To have the opportunity to know her secrets to becoming as successful and strong a teacher as she, was the most amazing experience anyone could ask for. I am extremely glad and grateful that I participated in these certification programs taught by Dawnelle and encourage anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the practice and of themselves to do the same.
~ Amanda Kneese, Fall 2009 QiSpin/Yoga Teacher Training graduate, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga Teacher Training graduate

Qi’s Teacher Training with Dawnelle Arthur changed my life in so many ways and I don’t know where I would be if I hadn’t gone through it. Immediately I noticed positive changes in my world on and off the mat. I love the teacher that Dawnelle has groomed me to be and I love the person I’ve become. Dawnelle took the time to figure out the best way to reach each and every one of us and gave her heart and soul to this training; it’s not very often that you meet someone who is willing to put so much personal time and energy into you. I would recommend this non-commercial, hands-on training to anyone who is looking for new and positive change, to meet new friends, or just become a yoga instructor and I would tell them that they are in good care and can be trusting of their Teacher Training Teacher!
~ Erin Pakele, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga Teacher Training graduate, Fall 2010 QiSpin/Yoga Teacher Training graduate

Completing my yoga teacher training with Dawnelle has helped me find who I am. I have been given the gift of sharing and teaching yoga, all while learning that I am capable of doing anything I wish to do. The friends I made in teacher training will be my friends forever and are now my family. Dawnelle has influenced me to live my life as a yogi and has encouraged me to push past anything that may stand in my way on my journey.
~ Amanda Guerrero, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga Teacher Training graduate, Fall 2010 QiSpin/Yoga Teacher Training graduate

I have wanted to take a yoga teacher training class for years but never found a program as accessible and appealing as what Dawnelle at Qi could offer.  I feel that Dawnelle was genuinely interested in extending her knowledge of yoga to our class, which was very encouraging for me.  Dawnelle's method of touching on various topics such as the 8-limbed path, chakras and bandhas, anatomy and physiology, Sanskrit, Pranyama and meditation, Ayurveda, ect was a cool way to survey yoga in a holistic way.  I enjoyed how Dawnelle broke down the flow by giving us effective and safe ways to guide our future students in their practice.  Our class was required to find a non-profit organization to volunteer our time to teach yoga as part of our 200 hour certification.  The community service project was extremely motivating and assured me how much I love to teach yoga.  Overall, the Qi yoga teacher training workshop was great!  Dawnelle was very creative in her approach in teaching us.  The Qi yoga teacher training has effected my personal practice tremendously.   Now I find myself taking what I have learned in the training and applying it to my life off the mat.
~ Carrie Tollar, Winter 2010 Qi Yoga Teacher Training graduate