Testimonials
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Teacher training certification deepened my personal practice. The theory and teachings behind kundalini yoga give me a broader context for my ongoing practice. I also benefited from the guidance of my wonderful, experienced teachers on the particulars of improving my personal physical, mental, and spiritual practice. Shelly I, Class of '01, Houston
Sat nam,This course was recommended to me by a yogi friend, during a time of change in my life. When considering taking the teacher training I found obstacles - money, not actually being interested in teaching, early hours. On being asked his advice, one of the teachers remarked that many people have a transforming experience through taking the course, affecting their job, relationships, residence - any number of areas people can feel stuck. This was very attractive to me. I enrolled, and soon discovered I was pregnant (something I had wished for), and learned that two other women in the class were also, after trying for long periods of time. It turns out I am teaching after all. As for the cost, I was able to pay in installments and somehow it worked out. Finally I complained bitterly to my husband the week before each class that I had to get up early that day, and make veggie food! Yet each evening on returning I felt serene and balanced. Sometimes I miss the intensive yoga, which is so clearing for me. I can think of no better preparation for pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. The mindfulness one learns through practice alone is invaluable, not to mention discovery of unknown strength, endurance, peace, balance and clarity. I highly recommend this course to anyone ready to move forward in their life. Clare, Houston
Charlene: This is Russell, the new guy at your yoga class last night. I just wanted to thank you for your class. I have been working on my spiritual side and a friend had encouraged me to look into yoga. Your class opened a new door for me. My life is unfolding in a breathtakingly beautiful way, and sometimes I do lose my breath, and sometimes I simply have the wind knocked out of me, but it never ceases to be a fantastic thing. The yoga practice is a very large piece of that, and I am grateful. Russell C., Houston
Hi Charlene, I did very much enjoy the Yoga class last Saturday. I teach T’ai Chi classes at the YMCA and found many similarities with the breathing we do in our class and am grateful to have learned some new things to show the class. I put a lot of focus in my class on breathing to move the chi (or prahna). Thanks again. Breathe….G. Garrett, Houston
I had let my friend in New York know to try to be mellow & open during the time I'd be sending her Reiki, but she has 3 young children and I knew it would be a challenge. She told me she was giving the baby his bottle in his room and had forgotten about the time. She said she felt a strange sensation and all of the sudden my face flashed up. She looked at the clock and it was 4:30 her time. She said she felt a lot of heat, especially in her 3rd & 4th chakras, which is where I had felt the most also. I had picked her because she & I have a strong bond & I knew if anyone would get it she would - and I was right! So hopefully it will work as well for others. This is so neat. Just wanted to share that! Thanks! Kim, Missouri City, TX
Hi Charlene, I want to thank you again for opening up this wonderful world to me. I have searched my entire life for God and with your help I am now actually experiencing a direct relationship with all that encompasses the universal life force and the creator. I am finally on the path after a life-long search. Many blessings to you for being willing to guide me to this path. Respectfully your student, Debby, Katy, TX
Hi Charlene, Prior to being trained and attuned in Reiki, I felt powerless and pained by the suffering around me. This is no longer the case. Whenever I see or hear about a situation that distresses me, I am now able to send healing energy. This has empowered me, as a sensitive person, to be less isolated and available to myself and others. Thank you for making it possible to experience this new level of freedom. I received all three levels of my Reiki training with Charlene, and it was definitely intense. One of the meditations we did at the level three training was so powerful that I could feel its effect strongly for weeks, changing me from the inside out. In terms of the training, I believe that as a long-time healer, I added even more tools to my toolkit by aligning with an energy teaching that has a long history and many practitioners. Charlene's class was wonderful on the personal exchange level -- she has many first-hand experiences that she generously shares with the class as she works her way through the material and she is very open to dialogue around anything that comes up for you as you go through the training. Charlene is a natural teacher and skilled at presenting and embodying the teaching of Reiki. Lola M. Scarborough, Yoga Lola Studios, League City, TX
Charlene, Thank you for Saturday's class. There were many things I enjoyed about the class including the fact that you got right into the practice and didn't fool around, you knew just what you wanted to teach, and were very direct. I found many of the breathing techniques energizing and something that I can and will practice on my own. The "Adi Shakti" chant especially spoke to me and I have practiced with the CD some. I will keep you posted on its effect on my creativity! I enjoyed the movement as well, but will find the poses and movement harder to replicate on my own without more study. I will visit your website for future classes and definitely sign up if you come back to the YMCA. Regards, J. Byrnes, Houston
"Charlene's massage and energy work are truly magical. She seems intuitively guided to work with physical and energetic imbalances, bringing about a positive, relaxing, feel-good energy." JBN, Sugar Land, TX
