Yoga & Qigong School of Sumner, Christchurch Welcome to the Yoga and Qigong School of Sumner, Christchurch. We have been serving the community for over 30 years, offering classes, seminars and private tuition. Our teachers are all professionals, dedicated to the internal and external energetic arts of Yoga and Qigong. Our philosophy revolves around the principle that the truth has many paths, which is reflected in the eclectic range of teachings we offer. Our goal is to educate, encourage and empower those seeking to improve their quality of life. The School The school was built in 1927 as a Salvation Army centre. It served in many different capacities until 1989, when renovations began. The original character has been maintained and Mark Bouckoms won a heritage award for his preservation work. The School opened in 1990 and since then has been a valued facility for the health and wellbeing of the community. Location The School is situated in the picturesque seaside community of Sumner, five minutes walk from the ocean and twenty minutes drive from the centre of Christchurch. The Sumner area offers the ideal environment for visitors to practise, relax and enjoy the surrounding area with its many outdoor activities. There are numerous options available for accommodation, including backpackers, homestay and motel facilities. Our Teachers We are committed to students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds with the recognition that each person is unique in their requirements. Class numbers are limited to ensure individual attention. Mark Bouckoms Mark Bouckoms has been practising and imparting the skills of Yoga and Qigong for over 30 years. He has studied with masters in India and China, including Natanaga Zhander (Shandor Remete), founder of Shadow Yoga, B. K. S. Iyengar and Li Jun Feng, founder of Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong. Doreen Lehmann Doreen has been teaching yoga for the past 12 years after receiving her qualification from the 'International Yoga Teacher Association NZ' in 2006.
