— ABOUT
Our Story & Philosophy
Yoga is more than poses. It’s a practice for living.
Devoted Heart Yoga is a yoga collective connected to philosophy and lifestyle.
We believe yoga is a living tradition—one that supports not only how we move, but how we live. We honor the traditions of yoga while offering practices that meet people where they are through movement, breath, meditation, philosophy, sound healing, and community.
Located at Ingrid K Studio in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Jersey City, Devoted Heart Yoga is home to a collective of independent teachers who share a commitment to thoughtful, heart-centered teaching. Each teacher brings their own experience, lineage, and perspective while creating a welcoming space for students to practice, learn, and grow.
Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time, preparing for birth, seeking community, exploring meditation, or deepening a lifelong practice, we hope you’ll find a place to feel supported, inspired, and at home.
Meet Lauren
Lauren Hemley
Founder
@devoted_heart_lauren
Hi, I’m Lauren!
I’m the founder of Devoted Heart Yoga and creator of The Live Your Yoga Transformation. I’m a yoga and meditation teacher, transformational coach, circle leader, ritualist, sound healer, and practitioner of Tuning Fork Therapy.
My work is rooted in the belief that yoga is more than poses—it’s a practice for living. I specialize in yoga lifestyle and applied yoga philosophy, prenatal yoga, meditation, sound healing, and one-on-one transformational work that supports people in living with greater intention, presence, and connection.
I completed my first 200-hour yoga teacher training with Syama and Dhyana Masla at Stanton Street Yoga and The Bhakti Center in New York City, followed by a second 200-hour training with Alison West at Yoga Union. I have continued my studies in prenatal yoga with Juliana Mitchell, restorative yoga and pranayama with Judith Lasater, yoga for back care and scoliosis with Alison West, and the Acutonics® methodology for Tuning Fork Therapy. Most recently I also completed a Sound Healing & Nada Yoga certification with Boston Vibrations.
From 2020 through 2026, I co-led eight cohorts of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Asana Soul Practice from which I graduated over 100 new yoga teachers, and created and led two 25-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Trainings. I continue to mentor yoga teachers while offering continuing education, trainings, and courses that support students in deepening both their practice and their teaching.
My mission is to help people uplift their lives through the healing arts.
Whether through movement, meditation, philosophy, sound, ritual, or coaching, my intention is always the same: to help people reconnect with themselves and discover practical ways to bring the wisdom of yoga into everyday life.
My mission is to help people uplift their lives through the healing arts.
Whether through movement, meditation, philosophy, sound, ritual, or coaching, my intention is always the same: to help people reconnect with themselves and discover practical ways to bring the wisdom of yoga into everyday life.
My work includes:
Yoga classes that cultivate strength, awareness, and healing through mindful movement.
Meditation and pranayama practices that develop clarity, presence, and a deeper understanding of the mind.
Sound healing and Tuning Fork Therapy to support physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.
Women's Circles and seasonal rituals that create space for reflection, celebration, community, and connection with the rhythms of nature.
Transformational coaching that offers compassionate guidance, accountability, and support for meaningful personal growth.
Yoga philosophy that bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, making timeless teachings practical and relevant.
These are all forms of yoga—and yoga is a practice that helps us live with intention and alignment with our Soul.
I would be honored to support your journey, whether you’re joining a weekly class, exploring a private session, participating in a training, or simply taking your first step onto the mat.
My Weekly Classes
My Weekly Classes
Our Story & Philosophy
These are all forms of yoga—and yoga is a practice that helps us live with intention and alignment with our Soul.
I would be honored to support your journey, whether you’re joining a weekly class, exploring a private session, participating in a training, or simply taking your first step onto the mat.
Meet your teachers
Nine devoted guides, one shared intention. Browse their stories below and tap Read More to explore each teacher’s full journey and weekly classes. — 09 stories
Yoga Therapist · 850-Hr
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Amy Fulgham
@therealrickijeanMon · 5:15–6:15 PM
Austin Sanderson
@urbansadhuyoga
Echo Ni
@echo_niii
Elissa Jade Smart
@elissajadesmart
Janine DiAngelo
@janinediangelo
Janine came to yoga the way many people do—searching for relief. While living in New York City and working in a fast-paced advertising career, she turned to yoga to slow down…
Purnima Langen
@moonsdragonSUN· 5:00–6:15 PM
Ricki Jean Trisk
@therealrickijean
Ayurveda Foundations · 800+ Hr
Stefanie Telvi
@stefanietelviStefanie is an Advanced 800+ Hour Certified Yoga Teacher and holds a certification in Foundational Ayurveda. A dedicated practitioner for more than twenty years…
FRI
Tara Pesce
@tarayoga