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Nov 15-20, 2026

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May 7-12, 2026

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Apr 5 - 14, 2027

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My name is Dev,

I began teaching yoga internationally in 2015. Originally from Washington State, I am currently rooted in Princeton, New Jersey.

My teaching is founded on the eight limb system of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, with a heavy influence from the Ghosh and Iyengar lineages of teaching. I offer studio classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings. I aim to create a safe, loving, and supportive space for students of all kinds. Everyone is welcome in my classroom.

From a young age I felt deeply introspective and full of questions. My curiosity towards philosophy, spirituality, and self actualization over the years naturally landed me on the path of yoga by the time I was seventeen. In shortly after I set aside all other pursuits, left college, and dedicated my life to the practice. Since then I have studied and taught all over the globe with colleagues and students from all walks of life.

I have accumulated over one thousand hours of training with many illuminating teachers over the years, without whom I wouldn’t be where I am today. All my love and gratitude to Talia Sutra, Tony Lupinacci, Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan, Carling Harps, Patrick Beach, along with Kamala and Jahnavi of the Samadhi Collective and the Yandara Yoga Institute family.

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Have questions?

  • I find supreme value and inspiration within the traditional roots of the practice, and I hold that as the foundation of my teaching.

    In particular, I have spent much of my time studying the Ghosh lineage and the Aṣṭāṅga Yoga system.

    I offer vinyasa, yin, hatha, and 26+2 classes in studio. You can see my current schedule here!

  • Yandara Yoga Institute 200hr YTT

    June 2015 // Baja, Mexico

    Teachers: Christopher Perkins, Nicolina Sandstedt, and Saraswati Young

    Reiki 1-3 Training

    June 2015 // Baja, Mexico

    Teacher: Allyson Eaton

    Awakening Yoga Academy 50hr Inversion Intensive

    August 2019 // Seattle, WA

    Teachers: Patrick Beach, Carling Harps

    LAAIC 200hr YTT

    Sept - Oct 2019 // Chamonix, France

    Teachers: Talia Sutra , Julia Shemesh

    Awakening Yoga Academy 20hr Teaching Mentorship

    January 2020 // Seattle, WA

    Teachers: Patrick Beach, Carling Harps

    Teaching Trans Affirming Yoga Training

    April 16th 2021 // Online

    Teacher: Allé K

    LAAIC 300hr YTT

    April - May 2023 // Rishikesh, India

    Teachers: Talia Sutra, Tony Lupinacci, Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan, Dr. Keshava Murthy, Nidhi Pandya, as well as Kamala and Jahnavi aka the Samadhi Collective.

  • YES! My retreats are for EVERYONE who feels called to join.

    People of ALL genders, religions, ages, and life paths are welcome and celebrated on every one of our trips together.

    Retreat groups are always a fun medley of people all with different levels of practice. Some come solo, some come with friends or family, either way we all become a family for our week together.

  • No, many people come to yoga teacher training as an immersion experience for their own personal growth as they deepen their practice and begin engaging with yoga in a richer, fuller way beyond just postures.

    Teacher training is not just a training for yoga — it is a training for life.

    Many students come to training not sure if they want to teach or not, and they discover the answer along the way.

  • YES! The practice of yoga meets you exactly where you are at

    Flexibility is not required nor it is it the goal of physical yoga practice.

    Both physical and mental flexibility will develop with time, patience, and consistent practice.

    One of my own teachers often states: “to say you are not flexible enough for yoga is the same as to say you are too dirty to take a shower”

  • A yoga mat and water is typically all you need.

    If you don’t have your own mat some studios have mats available to borrow for class, you can always call ahead and check.

    Your choice of clothing may depend on the type of class you are taking, but comfortable clothes you can move in are always the best choice.

    Light breathable clothes are best for hot and sweaty practices, whereas in a slow meditative class you may prefer to dress more on the cozy and warm side.

  • Hot yoga is yoga practiced in an intentionally heated room.

    Hot yoga, particularly Bikram Yoga, was popularized by Bikram Choudhury in the 1970s.

    The heated rooms were invented to replicate the warm and humid climate of India, where traditional yoga originated.

    The heat is believed to help with muscle flexibility, promote detoxification through sweating, and enhance the overall cardiovascular benefit of the asana practice.

    Some people love heated practice, others do not.

    Unheated practice is just as powerful as heated practice, they are simply different approaches.

  • Yes. No one type of yoga is better than a other.

    Personally, I teach both heated and unheated practices and practice both as well. I find benefits from each, and every person has their own experience.

    If hot yoga isn’t for you - don’t do it!

    Find the practice that serves YOU.