Yoga Teacher and Mother
About Kerri
My name is Kerri Sumner. I am a mother of two, a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), and an experienced Yoga Teacher with 15 years of teaching experience. I specialize in yoga therapy for people living with chronic pain, trauma, and stress, working one-on-one and in small groups to support healing and help individuals reach their wellness goals.
My Approach
I believe that yoga is for everyone. My teaching style is grounded in clear, simple language, accessibility, and inclusion for all levels and abilities. Using movement, breath, mindfulness, and somatic practices, I guide clients to:
- Regulate the nervous system and ease stress
- Reduce pain and tension in the body
- Build mobility, strength, and resilience
- Reconnect with your body
- Explore tools for healing body, mind, and heart
My Journey
My path to yoga therapy began in 2006, when I was searching for relief from chronic back pain after a dance injury. The more I practiced yoga, the less pain I experienced, until I no longer needed regular chiropractic treatments. Beyond pain relief, yoga has supported me through personal loss, grief, trauma, and post-traumatic stress. The balance and resilience yoga continues to bring to my life is why I am so passionate about sharing these tools with others.
Training & Experience
- Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) – Inner Peace Yoga Therapy
- 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor – Yyoga Teachers College
- Pain Care Aware Yoga Therapy – Specialized training for individuals and groups, with a 300hr professional mentorship under Neil Pearson (physical therapist, yoga therapist, pain science educator, author, UBC professor)
- Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor – Langara College
- Functional Yoga Therapy Certification – Advanced assessment and treatment for functional movement
- 15+ years in corporate marketing, bringing strong communication and organizational skills to my teaching
Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)
E-RYT 500hr
Certified Pain Care Aware Yoga Therapist (groups & individuals)
Pain Care Aware Trainer
Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor
Contact Me
Lets Connect
For more information about booking personalized One-on-one Yoga Therapy sessions for chronic pain or trauma recovery, individual or small group Pain Care yoga sessions and programs, or private individual or small group yoga, classes please contact me here.
