Devin Evancho

I was first introduced to yoga in 2016 when a friend brought me to Inner Bliss for a class.

I had previously been a competitive runner, tried many different workout class types, and was looking for a change. My first class was a challenge to get through in the best ways possible, and what I remembered most was that I did not think about anything other than the present moment. As much as I loved the physical aspect of yoga, the mental health benefits are what kept bringing me back. Yoga has always been an avenue for growth and change in my life, and I will always have a deep appreciation for the ways the practice has ingrained itself in my daily life on and off the mat.

Working in the field of chemistry I’ve always described myself as a very logical person, and as we all know, life doesn’t always make sense. Yoga added an aspect of understanding and acceptance to the unknown in my life, it offered a balance in my life as the practice continually asked me to open up my heart and my mind to the world around me. Logic can seem cold or black and white, and yoga balances that by adding a spectrum of color and warmth to fill the areas in my life that logic wasn’t meant for.

I wanted to start teaching yoga so I could bring a more rounded wealth of information and knowledge about the practice to those in my community. I completed my 200hr RYT training with Inner Bliss in 2018 and spent time as a part of the team both behind the desk as a bliss maker and a hands-on assistant in the studio. I am thrilled to be returning as a member of the Inner Bliss team and to reconnect with the amazing community that has continued to grow at IBY.

I practice yoga because… it quiets my mind and energizes me. My practice is a time where I can prioritize self care.

I teach yoga because… I see it as a service to the community that helps people improve themselves in a multitude of ways. Being a conduit for growth for people brings me so much joy.

I find peace… wandering through the woods, listening to the sounds of the leaves rustling and birds chirping.

I have been most influenced by… my family and community. I have been lucky to find kind hearted and supportive people to surround myself with in life.

Some of my favorite snacks are… savory snacks! My go-to nowadays has been anything that is dill or jalapeño flavored.

I am happiest when… I am enveloped in nature. Whether it’s the greenery in my backyard, floating down a river on a kayak, or hiking through forests, nature is what truly lights me up.

I couldn’t live without… pasta. It has been a weekly staple ever since childhood and a good family recipe goes a long way.

When I’m not at Inner Bliss, you might find me… Playing sand volleyball or wandering around the Metroparks.

My favorite mantra is… I am happy, I am healthy, I am loved.

Every day I… spend a little time on my front porch watching the squirrels run around the trees in the yard.