What is tactical agility?

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I became a yoga instructor after yoga healed my long-term, debilitating back injury that was supposed to require spine-fusing surgery. My husband was by my side the whole way, from injury to health. He is a career firefighter, passionately dedicated to his job. I began to witness the career-specific stresses to the physical body and nervous system that first responders undergo routinely, as just part of the job. Naturally I gravitated towards using what I knew about yoga to support his longevity in the career that he loves. He began to join me in yoga and now has his own stories to tell.

 My yoga journey started in 2018 with a 30-day yoga challenge program and about halfway, I knew I wanted to do this the rest of my life. I believe yoga is for everyone. It has no certain age or size. All you need is you and how much you want to invest in yourself. Yoga means healing for me. Practicing and teaching Vinyasa classes is where I feel the most creative. I like to create classes that are uplifting and challenging, yet still fun and cause smiles on my student’s faces. Yoga gave me peace and belief in myself, and my goal is to make my students feel good in their body, believing that anything possible for them.

I have been practicing yoga for over 14 years, I originated with an Ashtanga based yoga practice and then ventured into Vinyasa yoga as I got older. My style of teaching is Vinyasa based and is a bit quicker in pace, I truly enjoy putting as many "flows" in a sequence as I can, lol. I find that a vigorous physical yoga practice helps me personally transition into the meditative practice with more ease. I love playing around with arm balances, inversions, and transitions between poses. I like to deconstruct more "advanced" or more challenging poses into smaller more manageable steps when incorporating them into class. I am passionate as a yoga instructor. I cannot wait to meet you all and see you in class! 

For me, sequencing is a creative expression. I enjoy piecing each asana into the next like a puzzle, blending strength, mobility, and restoration. My yoga journey started in 2010 at a local gym where I noticed added physical and mental health benefits. From then on, I was hooked. I knew that yoga would always be a part of my life.

In 2022, I completed a 10-month teacher training. There are no words to describe how much it changed the course of my life. Now, I have the joy of sharing yoga with a community of friends here at Omni. I teach with heart and humility and it would be my honor to guide you through a class that leaves you feeling empowered and peaceful. Hope to see you on the mat soon!

Since 2006 Davida has been active in the field of physical fitness. She is a Hatha and Vinyasa instructor and a certified personal trainer.
Davida believes the therapeutic value of yoga and its positive effect to one’s body, mind and spirit. She instructs those afflicted with Parkinsons Disease, Cancer Survivors, is experienced in Gentle, Adaptive, and Restorative yoga practices, as well as a challenging Hatha or Flow class. Davida has provided her services to private companies, municipalities, health club faculties and US Army and Air Force.
Diversity is what Davida is all about. Her integration of yoga techniques lets her teach at multiple levels. Expect challenging poses, modification options, and alignment support.
Combined with her upbeat personality and physical fitness experience, Davida provides encouragement and guidance to individuals in a challenging and nurturing environment.