About Mary Rose Dias

Kia ora ☺︎ I’m Mary and I am a Psychology Practitioner, Wellness Coach, Yoga Therapist and Meditation Teacher based in Wellington, New Zealand. My background consists of over 10 years studying and working in the field of yoga, psychology and well-being. I am a Masters level trained coach and positive psychology practitioner, have worked as a counsellor, and in the education and training sector, and I am an 800 hour Certificate IV yoga and meditation teacher and a Certified iRest® meditation teacher and yoga therapist.

My style is an integration of the latest in evidence-based psychology research, ancient yogic wisdom, meditation tools and resources and a whole lot of unconditional love and respect for my clients and their unique and wonderful journey.

It is my heart-felt calling to support others to access health, healing and happiness. I currently live in my birth-place of New Zealand, however, my passion and dedication to wellness has taken me all over the world including Hawaii, Australia, Ireland, Czech Republic and the UK. I have trained with internationally recognised teachers such as John Ogilivie, Dr Tim Lomas, Itai Ivtzan, Dr Richard Miller and Stephanie Lopez. My primary offerings include one-on-one wellness coaching, private yoga and meditation tuition, courses, workshops and retreats.

I would love for us to get to know each other more, and would be delighted to work with you.

Mary’s credentials in a nutshell

  • Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching from Byron Yoga Centre

  • Yin Yoga Teaching Certificate with Jared Sam at Kalani Oceanside Retreat, Hawaii

  • Over eight years experience teaching yoga and meditation classes to groups and private clients

  • Have secured multiple public speaking events and have presented to over 100 audience members

  • Have created my own hugely popular courses and workshops, including my in-demand ‘Cultivating Calm’ meditation trainings.

  • Received training and spent six years working for Youthline as a counsellor, trainer and supervisor

  • Worked for the Ministry of Education, supporting students and staff for four years

  • MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London - Graduated with Distinction

  • BA in Psychology and Education from Victoria University

  • Invited to present research on the relationship between yoga and positive psychology at the European Conference for Positive Psychology in Iceland in 2020 and 2022.

  • Certified as an advanced iRest® Yoga Nidra meditation teacher and yoga therapist

  • Level 2 iRest Yoga Nidra meditation training with Dr Richard Miller and Stephanie Lopez

  • Level 1 iRest yoga Nidra meditation training with Fuyoko Toyota

  • Ashaya Ascension meditation trained

  • 800 hour yoga teacher training from Byron Yoga Centre

If you are interested in learning more and/or you feel we would be a good fit to work together, I would love to hear from you!