Durga Devi, the name given to Denise Teperino by her beloved teachers, is a former dancer and competitive gymnast who grew up in New York City. She was introduced to Jivamukti yoga in 1994 by close friends. Asana (physical) practice felt very natural to her, but it was the chanting, the philosophy and the ancient and holy teachings of yoga that really hit home. She is Advanced Certified in the Jivamukti method (from 2002) and taught at the New York Centre for over three years before moving to London to assist with opening Jivamukti Yoga London centre in early 2005. She currently teaches at LOVE SUPREME PROJECTS, located in Notting Hill.