Debbie Sumner Yoga

Debbie Sumner Yoga Debbie is a registered Yoga teacher, specialising in Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga. She also creates soulful retreat experiences in beautiful New Zealand.

Kia Ora everyone, Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Debbie and I am a passionate Yogini/Dancer living in Nelson, NZ. With over 23 years experience practicing Yoga and 22 years Middle Eastern Dance experience, i offer Yoga classes, workshops and I create and offer soul retreat experiences. My website is currently out of action so slowly working on a new site, below is little bit more about my experience and what i am currently offering in the community. Qualifications and experience
22 years Middle Eastern Dance experience and study.
2011- Certificate in Anatomy and physiology. Naturopathic college of NZ
2014-2015- 200hr YTT 12 month Course-Santosha yoga
2016- Completed Bellyfit Practitioner Certificate (Group fitness class that is a unique blend of Dance, Fitness and Yoga).
2018- 100hr Yin Yoga YTT completed-Shanti Atma Yoga in Dunedin NZ
2020-Completed 28 hr Level one Restorative Yoga Teacher training (Bliss Baby Yoga)
2020- Completed Self agency introduction Yoga Trauma Facilitation training.
2022-Completed 35 hour LV chair yoga teacher training
2023-Completed 60hr Mental health aware YTT with DR lauren Tober
2023-Currently completing Level two Restorative YTT with Bliss Baby Yoga. Registered Yoga Teacher-Level Two Yoga New Zealand
Registered Reps Member-Yoga Teacher

Current offerings

Tuesday morning Slow Flow Yoga held at Mapua Bowling Club from 9:15-10:30am. Held during the school term. Class finishes for the year Dec 12th 2023 and will begin again 27th February 2024

Yin at kindred Studio, Nelson. Every Tuesday evening from 7:30-8:45pm

I also teach for the Cancer society in Motueka at the Brass band rooms (next to the rec centre) on a Tuesday afternoon. If you or you know of anyone that has been through cancer or currently going through treatment they can apply to attend this class throught the Cancer socety website. This is gentle, therapeutic class catered for all levels. I am also available for Private tuition-From $70 per hour

I also host a yearly retreat at Kimi Ora Eco resort. The next one is scheduled for 9th-11th August 2024-More details to come

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via email. dbsumner@xtra.co.nz.

Slow Flow yoga in Mapua in now on a break for 2 weeks. Term 4 will start Tuesday October 15th 9:15-10:30am held at The M...
28/09/2024

Slow Flow yoga in Mapua in now on a break for 2 weeks. Term 4 will start Tuesday October 15th 9:15-10:30am held at The Mapua Bowling Club.
Still spaces available, first class free!






I LOVE THIS ANALOGY:You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, maki...
26/09/2024

I LOVE THIS ANALOGY:
You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
"Because someone bumped into me!!!"
Wrong answer.
You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.
Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea.
Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.
Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.
So we have to ask ourselves... “what's in my cup?"
When life gets tough, what spills over?
Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?
Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting tendencies?
Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.
Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation, resilience, positivity; and kindness, gentleness and love for others.

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❤️ love this from Brene Brown.Empathy drives connection and sympathy drives disconnection.Great follow on from yesterday...
24/09/2024

❤️ love this from Brene Brown.
Empathy drives connection and sympathy drives disconnection.
Great follow on from yesterday's post 🙏

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuin...

24/09/2024

Taking a moment to speak about mental health awareness week. Always a big topic , however so important to share.
To summarise , i speak a little about the power of leaning in and checking in on people around you and also the incredible gift of dedicating time and space to truly listen to what is going on. We don't have to have an answer, we dont have to "fix" someone's issues. Its about being there and providing support, listening and being present.
❤️🙏❤️


Words of wisdom from Kate Winslet ❤️
10/09/2024

Words of wisdom from Kate Winslet ❤️

Sharing a couple of testimonials from the most recent retreat at kimiora eco resort.Still on a high from a magical weeke...
10/09/2024

Sharing a couple of testimonials from the most recent retreat at kimiora eco resort.
Still on a high from a magical weekend.
Look out for more info on soul experiences coming up in 2025 ❤️







Another beautful weekend connecting and sharing the gift of yoga. Full of gratitude. Next annual retreat at kimi ora boo...
11/08/2024

Another beautful weekend connecting and sharing the gift of yoga. Full of gratitude. Next annual retreat at kimi ora booked for spring 2025





Setting up for the first day of the Winter Wellbeing Retreat What a beautiful way to start the weekendBookings open for ...
09/08/2024

Setting up for the first day of the Winter Wellbeing Retreat
What a beautiful way to start the weekend

Bookings open for next winters retreat now.. .

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07/08/2024

Address

Nelson
7022

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:15am - 10:30am
Thursday 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Friday 9:15am - 10:30am

Telephone

+64276890558

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I started my Yoga journey when i was about 15 years old. Yoga has been a main constant practice in my life. It has personally helped me over the years and i am very passionate about sharing the benefits of this amazing practice.

Late 2014 i started my first yoga teacher training course which i completed at the end of 2015 through Santosha Yoga Institute. I teach Hatha yoga that draws from the krishnamarcharya linage (also known as Viniyoga). To teach to the individual, making yoga accessible to all beings. My Yoga classes are suitable for all levels and poses can be modified to suit the person.

I also teach Yin Yoga, a different approach to yoga, a more passive and slower practice where most of the poses are floor based. We hold the poses for a longer period of time targeting the connective tissue ( fascia). I studied Yin Yoga through Shanti Atma Yoga in Dunedin.

The benefits of Yoga include increasing energy levels, boosting the immune system, enhancing mindfulness, strengthens and tones the body, increases flexibility and range of motion, reduces stress and enhances calmness and relaxation. The list goes on. I am passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga to others as well as sharing the knowledge of Belly Dance.