Our Story: A Journey to Light

The Luminine was born from a simple, yet profound realisation: in our fast-paced world, the connection between mind, body, and spirit is often lost. Our founder, Satyavathi Devi, lovingly known as Devi, is a certified yoga teacher, lifelong practitioner, and devoted mother of three. With over seven years of teaching experience and a personal practice rooted in childhood, she brings both tradition and lived wisdom into every class she guides.

Two years ago, Devi made a conscious decision to step away from her career in Information Technology to fully pursue her calling in yoga. What began as a personal anchor through the evolving seasons of motherhood became a deeper purpose , a way to serve, support, and give back. Choosing yoga was not a career shift; it was a life alignment.

For Devi, yoga is not just movement , it is a way of being. It offered clarity during change, steadiness during challenge, and strength during uncertainty. That lived experience shapes her teaching style: grounded, gentle, and deeply intentional. Her classes blend Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, pranayama, and Face Yoga practices, always adapted to meet students where they are. Each session weaves together mindful movement, breath awareness, and moments of stillness , creating space not only for physical strength, but for inner connection.

Devi teaches adults, children, and private clients , both online and in person in Princeton, NJ. Whether guiding a busy mom through a calming flow, supporting a beginner, or leading deep rest through Yoga Nidra and gentle Face Yoga, her intention remains the same: to create a safe, soulful space to slow down and reconnect.

She believes yoga is not something to perfect , it is something to embody.

Through consistency, compassion, and presence, Devi invites her students to move through life more consciously , one breath at a time.