Davida Wright Galvin
Davida is a movement educator, fitness coach, and freelance writer who helps people rebuild strength, relieve pain, and reclaim joy in their bodies. Rooted in nearly three decades of teaching across yoga, dance, and strength training, her classes blend practical biomechanics, accessible modifications, and playful encouragement so everyone can move with more ease and confidence.
Shaped by a personal recovery from severe back pain and a lifelong love of dance, Davida pairs slow restorative practices with high‑energy, music‑driven movement to create sustainable change that feels good. She leads private sessions, community classes, large event warm‑ups, Zumba gatherings, and weekend retreats, and is planning her first international retreat for 2026.
Davida is also a live radio traffic reporter serving Denver, Colorado Springs, and Salt Lake City. A B.A. in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, informs her work; her writing has appeared in Yoga Journal and AARP Staying Sharp, as well as weekly wellness blogs on Substack (Blog with Davida).
A lifelong Nichiren Buddhist and active faith leader with SGI‑USA, an international Buddhist organization promoting peace and personal development, Davida integrates principles of resilience, daily practice, and compassionate community into her teaching and coaching. She volunteers with SGI‑USA to promote peace and personal development and brings that same steady encouragement to students and clients.
Davida lives near Denver, is a mother of three, and has been married for more than 27 years.
• AFAA Group Ex, Group Power Yoga 200YTT, US 300 YTT
• University of Nevada, Reno - BA
• SWORD OF HOPE AWARD
• American Cancer Society Award
• DUPONT-COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM AWARD
• GARRY BROWN OUTSTANDING BROADCASTER AWARD
• SGI-USA
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth. I am passionate about teaching yoga, helping individuals build confidence and feel good in their bodies while exploring nutrition and mindfulness practices. I believe in continually taking steps forward, embracing new experiences, and sharing knowledge in ways that empower others.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Never give up. Be the exception to the rule.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't underestimate yourself and never give up. Everyday, take even the smallest step forward. If you're not moving forward, you're falling behind.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Widespread hopelessness and desire for quick fixes. Many people arrive resistant to the idea that sustained practice can change their bodies and moods; they want a pill or instant solution instead of gradual work.
There’s opportunity for relational teaching that fosters belief and agency. Teachers who can hold patience, model steady progress, and translate small wins into visible change help clients move from doubt to confidence.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I am guided by loyalty, honesty, perseverance, responsibility to the Earth, and practical optimism: I show up consistently for students, colleagues, and community because steady relationships are the foundation of lasting change; I communicate clearly and truthfully about limits, progress, and expectations to build trust and safer practice; I pair big ambitions with short‑term milestones. When knee pain sidelined my skiing, a disciplined rehab and exercise routine got me back on moguls. I prioritize choices like biking and mindful consumption and weave sustainability into how I teach; and I offer realistic encouragement so people can believe in their ability to heal while doing the work it takes. Outside the studio I live these values on the trail and slopes, skiing, biking, and hiking, and in daily habits that reduce my carbon footprint.
Milestone Moments
Davida leads the warm-up for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Denver 2025
Locations
withDavida
Centennial, CO 80122