Amanda Sutherland
Awareness Insight Meditation teacher & Retreat facilitator

Awareness Insight Meditation teacher Amanda Sutherland, was introduced to meditation after the birth of her second child. Sleep deprived, multi tasking two small children and the return to work left her feeling depleted and in search for a tangible tool to support her. Amanda’s search eventually led to learning Awareness Insight Meditation with the guidance of a teacher and a consistent daily practice began. Her mindset began to shift through regular self-observation, she gained better physical and emotional regulation and found a deeper sense of compassion towards herself and others. Moreover these positive transformations had a ripple effect on those closest to her. 

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With a natural interest in human nature and an ever evolving meditation practice, Amanda eventually partook in an extensive 14 month teacher training at The School of Modern Meditation with her teacher Claire Robbie. Amanda teaches the Awareness Insight Meditation foundational course to groups, individuals and whilst on retreat, both in Auckland and around New Zealand. She also teaches internationally online.

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In addition, Inner Insight Retreats took flight, bringing together Amanda’s 10 years of global experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and another decade in the wellness field teaching classical pilates from her boutique studio House of Pilates. Inner Insight Retreats are about creating impactful life experiences that help people find, restoration, inspiration, improve better mind/body health and connect with a wider community. The perfect remedy for living in this modern fast paced world.