Originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Dayle moved to NYC in 2003 after spending most of her childhood and and all of her college years playing make believe! From Backyard plays to a church puppet troupe; showchoir to beachy summer stocks, and eventually a BFA in Music Theatre, Dayle loved being in the moment, collaborating and using her gifts to bring laughter and joy into peoples lives. It took some soul searching but she soon realized her joy wasn't solely going to be found onstage, but in the creative process- exploration of movement, emotions and sound in a non-judgement zone. As an actor, yoga asanas had always been a part of her warm-ups- a great way to open the body and free the mind, and as acting faded out, yoga faded in. The practice became a place of solace in the hustle and bustle of the big city, relieving stress and anxiety, providing a much needed community and igniting a new passion- spreading the joy of yoga to anyone who would listen! After 7 years of spreading the 'gospel' in the big apple, Dayle, her husband and their little black cat Winkie packed up their truck and headed for the mountains in Colorado, trading one awesome skyline for another! After two years of adventure in Denver the Extrells are happy to be making their home in the Great Lake state surrounded by family and friends!
“So Hum. I am that. That I am. My name is Dayle. I am a lover. a mother. a laugher. a singer. a mover. a hula-hooper. a hand-stander. I’m silly. sarcastic. fun. funny. loud. artistic. sensitive. adventurous. playful. kind. open-minded. expressive. bold. inquisitive. nurturing. helpful. thoughtful. a team player. an oldest child. independent. energetic. reflective. intuitive. a good hugger. a good listener. a Sagittarius. a wife. a cat lady. a sister. a friend. a problem solver. a storyteller. a healer. a teacher. a seeker. I am different today than I was yesterday and will undoubtedly be different tomorrow. But I love the process, the journey, the path… I am me. Who are you? What are your talents? your gifts? your flaws? your perfect imperfections? Let’s find out with Yoga- I’d love to guide you!”
Dayle guides a playful, alignment based practice. Her goal is to help her students get to know their bodies while fostering a deep respect and admiration for all they do. Her classes combine strength, breath and grace with spirituality, laughter and a rocking playlist. If you are looking to elevate your physical practice Dayle will guide you through creative sequences to open the body and breakdown advanced poses in a way that makes them surprisingly accessible for all levels. Her restorative classes are deeply healing, combining meditation and relaxation with juicy hands on assists. Dayle is also known to sing to her students in savassana, so if you'd like a lullaby, be sure to let her know!
Dayle is an E-RYT with over 5,000 hours of teaching experience. She received her 200 hour certification at Sonic Yoga, Center for Yoga Studies in NYC in 2008, has completed the Bhakti/FLY, Aryuveda & Healing Love School 300HR immersions at Laughing Lotus NYC, Sadie Nardini’s 100 hour Core Strength Vinyasa Rockstar Teacher Training and Ring One of Circus Yoga, The Art of Human Play. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to all ages and abilities and is certified to “play” yoga with kids, teens and families thanks to Rainbow Kids Yoga, and Karma Kids Yoga NYC. Passionate about the yoga of birth she is a “Love Your Labour” graduate & program affiliate, is certified in Prenatal Yoga by the brilliant Juliana Seeches Samba Yoga and postpartum yoga through Jyothi Larsen's Yoga Mom, Buddha Baby program.
Dayle is also a certified practitioner of Thai Yoga Therapy, Traditional Thai Massage and reflexology under the tutelage of Rhiannon Fink, Laughing Lotus NYC and the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. She was the resident Thai Massage practitioner for off-Broadway's FUERZA BRUTA, and specializes in dancers, athletes, seniors and prenatal women. She is a level 2 Reiki healer and private sessions with Dayle can combine yoga, thai massage, reiki and aromatherapy depending on your needs.
Dayle is also a yoga teacher trainer and has developed Yoga Alliance Continuing Education programs in Prenatal and Kids Yoga. She is a guest teacher trainer for the Yoga Medics Training & 200HR RYT at Citizen Yoga. She is a mentor in CY’s apprenticeship program, and guides private mentees looking to expand their teaching to special populations (prenatal/kids).
Dayle’s newest passion is being a MOM! She can also be found monkey-ing around with the circus arts and acro yoga, hula-hooping, juggling, singing and strumming on her uke! She loves the outdoors, live music and any combination of those things! On the weekends you may find her at a craft fair or beer festival working with her husband slinging HolSTARS! What's a Holstar? If you like having a drink, possibly a BEER, snug on your hip- then click HERE to join the party!