Richmond | Tasman
A Soft Place To Land Yin program
The next group series begins 2 July 2026.
A Soft Place to Land is a 10-week Trauma Sensitive Yin healing journey for women, which includes a nurturing day retreat.
Unlike more active forms of yoga, Yin Yoga invites participants towards a slower pace, cultivating inward attention. Floor-based postures provide opportunities to observe internal experiences without pressure to perform. The practice supports titration (introducing manageable levels of sensation) and pendulation (moving between effort and rest), helping participants build tolerance to physical and emotional experience.
Yin Yoga is especially suited for trauma survivors as it emphasizes non-judgement, autonomy, and self-compassion, while offering accessibility for all bodies including those with chronic pain or limited mobility. Through choice-based movement and consistent support, participants are empowered to safely reconnect with their bodies, deepen mind-body awareness and strengthen their capacity for self-regulation and trust.
Each 60-minute session includes a trauma-sensitive yin practice to help participants gently reconnect with their bodies in a safe and supported environment. As the weeks progress, participants will explore concepts such as the window of tolerance, the role of the vagus nerve, and how the body naturally moves toward healing when given the right conditions. These learning moments are integrated with movement, breath, stillness, and reflection, allowing knowledge to be felt, not just understood. The program concludes with a nurturing retreat, offering space to integrate and reflect on the journey.
The 6-hour retreat day will offers a nurturing space for participants to come together, deepening their connection to self and others. The day includes gentle Yin and restorative practices, time in nature, unstructured moments for connection and simple closing rituals for healing and completion. As the program draws to a close, participants are invited to share (if they wish), celebrate their growth, and rest deeply in the safety and support of community.
Our intention is to create a space where participants feel supported to build a deeper understanding of how their body responds to stress, safety and connection.
Details
When: Weekly from 2 July to 27 August 2026, Thursdays 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm.
Where: Richmond TBD.
Day Retreat Location: Kimi Ora Eco Resort, Kaiteriteri.
Group Facilitators: Debbie Sumner & Jen Holmes-Beamer.
Who: This group is suitable for individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues including PTSD with an approved ACC SCS claim and are currently engaged in SCS therapy. Unlike more active forms of yoga, Yin Yoga invites participants towards a slower pace, cultivating inward attention. Floor-based postures provide opportunities to observe internal experiences.