Deb Sommerhalder
​Founder of Inner Sun Yoga Studio, LLC and  Intuitive Yoga Experience™ 
Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT), Certified Pilates Teacher (CPT)
Certified Peter Hess Sound Massage Practitioner Level I-IV & Sound Massage for Cancer
Certified Sound Journey Practitioner - Foundations Structure, Sounds, & Creating

I am blessed to be the wife of a loving, supportive husband of 47 years, the mother of two beautiful grown daughters and grandmother of two adorable, funny little boys. Biking and walking in nature, exploring new places and simply reading a good book are just a few of the things that bring me great joy as I ease into the next phase of my life of less work and more play.

Yoga has been a big part of my life for over 20 years and my practice has helped me learn to live in the moment, be strong and fearless, and most of all to love myself and others unconditionally. I teach  authentically with compassion, sharing my knowledge from trainings and experiences, inviting my students to use their intuition and explore their practice at their own pace. Through breath, movement, meditation and sound, I love to create an inspiring, nurturing, safe practice that encourages growth of the physical and spiritual self and is accessible for all.

My passion for music and sound began as a child and it has stayed with me ever since. I love to sing and dance to pretty much all kinds of music. I find that chanting and singing uplifts my heart and mind to the joy and endless opportunities that life offers. I am so grateful for my teachers of "bhakti" yoga, sound journeys, voice, instruments and the Peter Hess Method and I love sharing the healing benefits of sound with you.

After owning a physical studio space for over 18 years, I have taken a step back to have more time in my senior years for family, travel and myself. I am so thrilled to have turned the space over to Pam Andersen of StudiOm333. Pam came into my life years ago as a student and it has been such a gift to be part of her journey on the "bhaki" path. She is a wonderful teacher, friend and mentor and I know she will continue the mission of Inner Sun Yoga with her dedication and love for the yoga community. I will still be teaching yoga, offering sound massage, yoga privates and specialty workshops at 711 Oregon St. and collaborating with Pam to offer a space for you to open your heart or "inner sun" and discover the true connection to the beauty of who you are.
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Education:
Sound Journey Summer School / Settle Into Stillness, 2023
Death Doula Certification - International Association of Professional Career College - 2022
Peter Hess® Sound Massage for Cancer / Peter Hess Academy, Gina Armstrong - 2021
Rolling Along the Anatomy Trains, Yoga Tune Up Fitness with Tom Myers and Jill Miller - 2021
 Peter Hess® Sound Massage Levels I-IV / Peter Hess Academy, Gina Armstrong - 2018
Tune Up Fitness® Breath & Bliss / ​Lauri Streff - 2017
Aromatouch - 2017
Roll Model® Method - The Science of Rolling / Jill Miller - 2015
BhakImmersion / Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band - 2015 & 2013
Founded Inner Sun Aerial Yoga Teacher Training - 2015
Certified Aerial Teacher / Aircat Aerial Yoga - 2013
Embodying the Flow Teacher Training / Aubree Saia - 2013
Kirtan College / David Newman - 2011
Mantra/Harmonium Lessons with Girish - 2016-2023
Christouch Energy Healing (Reiki) Practitioner / Authentic Freedom Academy - 2010
SEVA Stress Release Practitioner / Soul Lightening International 2010
Thai Massage Bodywork Fundamentals Practitioner / Julie Zuleger - 2007
Certified Yoga Teacher / Midwest Power Yoga, Deborah Williamson - 2004
Certified Mat Pilates Teacher /  American Aerobic Association 2002
Certified Mat Pilates Teacher /  American Aerobic Association 2002
Prenatal Certification and development of programs for the YMCA and Theda Clark 1982
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor & Choreographer for group classes for YMCA 1978
International presenter at yoga retreats