Meet the Devis

Beth Imai

Beth Imai (Co-Founder, Teacher) is a Certified Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), and has been teaching yoga in the Greater LA area for 10+ years.

Beth studied Massage Therapy, Myofascial Release and Energy Work at IPSB (Institute of Psycho-Structural Bodywork) in Santa Monica, California. Her education at IPSB gifted Beth the technical skill in the art of Massage, and brought her back home to her body in a profound way that she was eager to share with others.

Beth curates her classes thoughtfully and intentionally, aiming to give students an accessible, yet challenging experience, nourishing from the inside out. Students will discover their connection to body and breath in a fun and safe practice.

A proud Pasadena resident, she lives locally with her husband and 6 rescue cats. When she’s not at The Yoga Devi, you can most likely find Beth wandering around a thrift store looking for treasures.

Sara Ruffin

Sara Ruffin (Co-Founder, Teacher) is a Tantra Hatha yoga teacher (RYT-500) based in Pasadena, California with more than a decade of teaching experience. Rooted in the tradition of Krishnamacharya, her classes weave Tantric philosophy, embodied practice, and a deep reverence for the divine feminine.

Sara is a devoted lifelong student, she continues to expand her education in yoga therapy, yoga nidra, and meditation, cultivating an ever-deepening relationship with the lineage and the living tradition of yoga.

Through her classes and retreats, Sara loves to offer spaces for connection, devotion, and the exploration of inner liberation. Beyond the mat, she draws inspiration from her roles as a wife and mother to two young sons.