Call for presenters
Event Dates: September 11-13, 2026
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
The Denver Yoga Summit brings together teachers, healers, and mindful leaders to celebrate yoga as a living practice—one that extends beyond the mat into how we show up in the world. We’re seeking presenters who embody integrity, inclusivity, and authentic service through their teachings.
Presenter Requirements
To ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Yoga Alliance continuing education standards, presenters must:
Hold an RYT 500/E-RYT 200 or E-RYT 500 credential (Yoga Alliance) (unless you are applying to be a DJ, musician, or sound healer).
Be a Registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
Have at least 3 years of professional teaching experience (5+ preferred).
Demonstrate the ability to lead engaging, inclusive, and well-organized sessions.
Be committed to safe, trauma-aware, and culturally respectful teaching practices.
Be comfortable coexisting in a collaborative environment—honoring a diversity of lineages and perspectives.
Session Categories
We’re curating a balance of offerings that reflect the full spectrum of yoga. You may submit up to three proposals across the following categories:
Asana & Embodied Practices — vinyasa, hatha, kriya, ashtanga, Iyengar, restorative, yin, adaptive or accessible yoga, etc.
Meditation, Pranayama, Mantra and Mudra
Philosophy & Inquiry — self-study, the Yamas and Niyamas, ego work, or modern application of ancient texts
Teaching & Leadership — pedagogy, sequencing, cueing, inclusivity, adaptive teaching, business of yoga, etc.
Ayurveda & Wellness — seasonal living, nutrition, daily rituals
Community & Service (Seva) — yoga for social good, leadership, or outreach
Somatics — nervous system regulation, trauma informed practices
Compensation & Exchange
Presenters will receive a 2-day festival pass.
Presenters are encouraged to promote their sessions and the event within their networks.
All presenters will be featured on the event website, program, and marketing materials.
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed for:
Meets Yoga Alliance designation requirements (see above)
Alignment with the Summit’s mission and theme
Clarity and quality of session description
Presenter experience and teaching philosophy
Diversity of voices and representation across yoga traditions
Important Dates
Presenter Applications Open: 11/20/25
Deadline to Apply: 2/15/26
Acceptance Notifications: 5/15/26
Final Session Details Due: 6/15/26
How to Apply
Pay the $25 application fee that goes into the scholarship fund. (If you are not accepted as a presenter you will receive a promo code for a $25 discount to use toward the purchase of a ticket to the summit.)
Complete the Presenter Application Form including:
Bio (100–150 words)
Headshot
Session title, description, and category
Yoga Alliance credentials and YACEP number
Any links to teaching videos or past workshop recordings (optional but encouraged)