Debby is an advocate for education and passionate about yoga.  A former senior marketing and advertising executive, she has been involved with yoga since 1997. For her, it’s a privilege to share NYM with all and inspires others to create their own yoga movements (Indy Yoga Movement, Atlanta Yoga Movement). Now in our 16th year, she humbly expresses awe and gratitude as NYM has shared yoga with 43,000 children and thousands of educators.

Lisa Sorensen is a yoga teacher (RYT-200), health & wellness educator, and the Executive Director of Newark Yoga Movement. She is passionate about expanding access to yoga and holistic well-being in communities of all people, and she teaches yoga in a secular, inclusive way so everyone can benefit—regardless of background or belief system. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, with a minor in Psychology, from Rutgers University–Newark. She also holds certifications in Yoga for Health and Wellness, with specialized training in anatomy for yoga, yoga for osteoporosis, and yoga for mental health. Her beginner-friendly, breath-centered approach is grounded in evidence-based practices supported by physical and mental health experts and science—helping students build calm, resilience, and balance in everyday life.