Bari Devaya Levin, MA E-RYT 500

In a world where dreams were meant to be chased, Bari Devaya has emerged as a true luminary, spreading her radiant spirit wherever she goes. Born with an insatiable curiosity and an infectious zest for life, Bari Devaya’s journey was destined to be nothing short of remarkable. From an early age, Bari Devaya discovered her passion for connecting with others through the power of words and actions.

But Bari Devaya’s mission extends far beyond the mat. A true advocate for the human spirit, she dedicated herself to empowering others, unlocking their potential, and guiding them towards lives steeped in purpose and fulfillment, with yoga, breath work, bodywork, nutriton as well as astrology. Her radiant smile and compassionate heart is beacon of hope, illuminating even the darkest of paths. Bari Devaya serves as a reflection of how we can all live our true purpose (dharma).

Bari Devaya has been leading yoga classes since June 1991, when she certified in Kripalu Yoga 200 hour yoga teacher training. She has been leading retreats since 1998 and teacher trainings since 2012. Bari Devaya has certified more than 350 people, all from different walks of life and from different countries.

“I know it works because I was very ill mentally, emotionally and physically as I was creating what today I call DEVAYA YOGA and now I can honestly say that I experience superb physical, mental and emotional health.

Everyone agrees that DEVAYA YOGA: the Yoga of Color and Sound is preventative medicine. I was anorexic with some very dark thought forms (I was suicidal in thought-form) due to my low self – esteem from a lifetime of experiences from being stagnated in old, negative thought form paradigms. DEVAYA YOGA allowed me to see clearly the life I had lived as well as to see clearly the life I was currently living: I was and am living life to its fullest and I love my self and honor my self and am in great physical condition and experience great physical, mental and spiritual health.

Finally, I have the great honor to share with you this wonderful mulit-faceted yoga,a fusion of hatha- kundalini and vinyasa flow. DEVAYA YOGA has been my bedrock for all the different things the Universe has thrown my way: my son had his leg amputated at 22 years old and at 29 he broke his coxys, lumbar vertebra, had his pelvis reconstructed, as well as he broke an arm and the other hand.

This discipline helps me find the sunny side of life, “Everything happens for a positive reason” (Santosha). After all, I am from Washington DC, with many samskaras (cellular imprints) I have learned to ride the wave of the breath and watch the nonsense of the mind, in this majestuous journey we call life, here in Montezuma, Costa Rica.”

Bari Devaya’s unwavering determination to heal herself, has led her to become a catalyst for change, not only in her immediate community but far beyond. She fearlessly tackled societal challenges, inspiring individuals to embrace their unique gifts and embrace the fullness of their BEing.

With her magnetic presence and boundless energy, Bari Devaya leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of all who cross her path.