Devon’s Heart

Devon Renae Jenson was born in June 2000 with a rare and complex heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). In the simplest terms, the left side of Devon’s heart was extremely underdeveloped.

About 1 out of 4,300 babies in the US are born with this condition. Children’s Hospital of Minnesota helped to pioneer the surgeries used to reconstruct the hearts of HLHS patients.

Everything was done to save Devon but she passed away on November 13, 2003.

In collaboration with Devon’s aunt, Kristine Jenson, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our Devon’s Heart yoga mat will be donated to the Cardiovascular Program at Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in Devon’s name.

We leave you with these thoughts from Kristine:

Every breath and every heartbeat is such a gift. Our bodies are miraculous. Yoga and gratitude meditations literally saved my life as I made my way through grief and despair. Consistent practice helps to clear out all the distractions so that you can focus within and see what really matters in life and what gifts you are supposed to share with the world. I honor Devon every day through my teachings and through my jewelry company. She was an angel here on Earth and her legacy continues.

You can read more about Kristine Jenson in our journal, where you can read more about why we designed this mat.