Debra Hodgen Wellness

Debra is sensational! I tried several other yoga classes in north county San Diego and Debra’s style, charm, knowledge and sense of humor is the best fit for me by far. As a long time competitive athlete and coach, I suffer from tight hamstrings, quads and hips and Debra has zeroed in on those areas and really increased my flexibility and tolerance of stretching in just 12 session of gentle yoga. I plan on attending her Monday and Thursday classes religiously, not only for the benefits of increased flexibility but also for the meditative, balance and restorative value. Additionally, her class sizes are small which affords more individual attention than the large local gyms and she varies her instruction every session so we’re continually discovering new, beneficial poses and stretches. Please try Debra’s classes. She’s absolutely outstanding!!!

I started doing yoga with Debra in 2008 when my Dad died and I found myself so discombobulated. I LOVE her. I have been going to her yoga class twice a week for 8 years now. I make it a priority, like I would a Doctor appt. The classes are small so she has time to correct your yoga position. She is so knowledgeable about the body and body mechanics. She works around and with all sorts of her students injuries and ailments. Before Debra, yoga was something I wanted to like but really did not. With Debra, I LOVE yoga!

Debra is an exceptional Yoga practitioner. Excellent instruction at all levels. Uses the yogic sanskrit words and explains their meanings for the poses and gently guides you into each one with your own level of awareness. She is undoubtedly one of the best yoga instructors in San Diego, if not Southern California. I highly recommend her classes as she is also very entertaining and has a great sense of humor plus she has an inner beauty that is very endearing.

Caring, thoughtful are the first words that come to mind. I was fortunate to receive a cranial session from Debra recently. She has a light touch that welcomes rest, and am looking forward to my next visit and session — thank you Debra!

Ever since I was in a car accident 15 years ago and injured my right shoulder being thrown into the back of the front passenger seat (I was sitting in the back sans seatbelt), my right shoulder has been slightly displaced in rotation upward and inward. I rarely thought about this (despite having AC joint arthritis bilaterally at age 34), except when doing bridge pose or rest pose in yoga, but when I found out I had an impacted right hip and 2 displaced cervical vertebrae, along with increasing rigidity and muscle spasms in the neck and traps I decided it was time to give Craniosacral Therapy a try. Debra noticed the shoulder right away and asked me about it, which I thought was really cool because it’s likely a major contributing factor to the problems that brought me in.
I’m so glad I found her, she is thoughtful and caring and really has a healing touch. I took advantage of the Unilocal check-​in deal for an initial consultation and treatment, and have been back for 2 more treatments since. She also recommended some easy exercises to do at home and I’ve been doing them regularly. I feel like my shoulder is at least 75% less rotated now, my hip and neck feel much better, and come to think of it I haven’t had a trap muscle spasm since that first visit. Pretty impressive! Equally impressive are the sensations I’ve had of deeply repressed physical trauma being released during her work, for example that of some old rib fractures from 16 years ago that I had no idea were continuing to cause me problems. She is very intuitive and tuned in to the work she does. Once you see her you just might realize, as I did, «I should have done this a long time ago!»

I have really enjoyed yoga classes with Debra. She is a knowledgeable, helpful instructor. I would recommend her classes highly.

I have taken yoga from Debra for years, and I am going to continue to do so. It is an incredible experience each time I go. I know every time I go I am better for it. Her cranial sacral treatments are well worth it, too!

Deb is an amazing Yogi and an even more amazing human. There is always a theme to her yoga classes and she seems to deliver just the message I most need to hear. She is very in tune with what the group needs and works with us to help remove our fears and develop our individual practice to its fullest potential.
If you are new to yoga, Deb offers a relaxed and engaging environment for learning, and at your pace. And at the MBS Studio, there is an incredible group that warmly welcomes newcomers (I know, a year and a half ago I was one of them).
I’ve also been fortunate enough to experience Deb’s cranial sacral therapies and the woman indeed has the healing touch. You will leave her table floating.
There isn’t enough room on this page to say all the good things that need to be said about Debra, so go take one of her classes or do a sacral session with her to find our for yourself.

My husband and I have been attending Debra’s yoga classes for 3 years and continue to appreciate and enjoy our experience with her. She both challenges and supports you as you complete each pose, allowing you to improve your practice but feel comfortable at the same time. Her good sense of humor and warm, friendly manner create an atmosphere that is relaxing, perfect for yoga practice, and a nice change from our busy, sometimes stressful world. Debra’s vast repertoire of poses which she cycles in and out of her lessons keeps her classes interesting. With a background in dance and yoga expertise, she is able to educate you about your body and wellness. We look forward to her classes every week!