As part of the Yoga Alliance Social Credentialing system, teachers that register with Yoga Alliance must submit a review of the RYS training program they completed.
Feedback from trainees provides Registered Yoga Schools with the opportunity to understand their trainees’ experiences in order to continually improve their trainings.
By choosing to display comments, schools enable trainees to provide insight into a school’s culture and training which helps potential trainees choose the right teacher training for their individual path with yoga.
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Full Review
Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Jul 16, 2023
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General Comments
In accordance with aspects of this program being less than acceptable I would give it a 2 Star rating. Due to the exceptional pieces like the A&P portion and where I found kindness and understanding I move it up to a 3 Star Rating. There are foundational pieces of teaching, environment, schedule and cost that are less than acceptable. Professionalism is lacking in core aspects of this program. This is a foundational 200 Hour Program, where I learned a lot, but it needs work in places that need to at least fall into an average and not less than. Integrity means everything and I am writing in hopes of improvement as well as assisting any potential student before their investment in this program. I respect the instructor for all that I have gained, understanding, and her great knowledge of Yoga. I am sure the next group will find some improvements. Yoga Alliance speaks of high quality and equity, to which this program needs work.
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Full Review
Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Jul 16, 2023
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General Comments
I cannot say enough good about my YTT experience at Mandala Moon Yoga School. From day one, class structure, flow, content, presentation and application were outstanding. I feel honored and blessed to have been able to journey through YTT here, a truly transformative and life changing process! Yoga has been a deeply personal experience for me so it was important for me to feel comfortable and open with my teacher and classmates, which is exactly the exactly the environment cultivated at Mandala Moon. I am so grateful to our teacher, Dena, and to my classmates!
School response
Mandala Moon Yoga School
Oct 02, 2023
Thank you for your review and comments, Katie. It was a pleasure and privilege to have such a dedicated student in the program. Your personal practice and devotion to your growth as a student and teacher were evident throughout the training, and I am proud to call you a Mandala Moon Yoga Teacher.
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Full Review
Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Jul 16, 2023
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General Comments
Dena is a great yoga teacher. Her YTT program was a great experience- comprehensive and student-friendly.
School response
Mandala Moon Yoga School
Oct 02, 2023
Thank you, Tom, for reviewing the school. As you know, the process of offering feedback is an important part of our training program. I enjoyed having you in the program. Your love of fitness in general, and your yoga practice especially, was inspirational, and your commitment to the training was impressive. You were always present, prepared, and excited to learn. I look forward to witnessing your continued journey on this path.
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Full Review
Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Jul 16, 2023
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General Comments
I had an amazing experience at Mandala Moon Yoga studio. Dena is a fantastic, knowledgeable teacher and I look forward to continuing my yoga journey!
School response
Mandala Moon Yoga School
Oct 05, 2023
Thank you, Kelly, for this review. Your success in the program is commendable. Like many students, you were juggling the demands of a full-time job and family commitments. You were still consistently on top of the teacher training requirements, able to complete all of the required hours, and committed to the program fully. As a result, you finished the training with the skills and knowledge necessary to become an excellent yoga teacher.
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Full Review
Training Program held on Mar 05, 2022—Jul 17, 2022
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General Comments
Mandala Moon Yoga School's teacher training program was professional, compassionate, and thorough. The balance of classroom learning with experiential learning and practice truly prepared me to not only teach yoga, but also to improve and expand my personal practice. Learning was interactive. Self study/homework reinforced what we learned in class. I did not expect to grow on such a deep and personal level during this training, but I was transformed! I feel confident that I can provide physically, mentally, and spiritually safe classes because I was so well-trained by Dena at Mandala Moon Yoga School.
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Full Review
By: Patti Walker Jul 28, 2022
Training Program held on Mar 05, 2022—Jul 17, 2022
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General Comments
Mandala Moon Yoga School training was above and beyond my expectations! Dena Beratta has a vast knowledge of yoga through her years of experience and ongoing trainings. Her absolute commitment to sharing this knowledge was evident throughout the training. Dena is very open, honest, and helpful in every way. The teachings of yoga are expansive, and this training left me wanting to continue to learn more and deepen my personal practice and knowledge. That is the true sign of a good teacher!
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Full Review
Training Program held on Mar 05, 2022—Jul 17, 2022
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General Comments
I am beyond grateful and appreciative to have taken my yoga training at Mandala Moon Yoga. Dena is an excellent teacher, knowledgeable, wise, and versatile. She provides useful feedback as students progress through practice teaching. Her passion for yoga emanates through her teaching. The yoga teacher training at Mandala Moon integrates yoga history, philosophy, anatomy and physiology, building a foundation of knowledge. I feel extremely prepared and eager to begin teaching. If you are interested in taking the yoga teacher training to teach or to enrich your own practice, I can’t recommend Dena at Mandala Moon Yoga enough!