The course of the universe is the result of our participation.
The course of the universe is the result of our participation.
I Am Charles.
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I’m your mindful wellness guide, based in Washington DC since 2018. I have been teaching yoga since 2012. As a lifelong athlete who has experienced anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, I have been on a journey of movement, self study, and healing for over ten years, developing skills to apply to conditions in life.
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My teaching is inspired by vinyasa, hatha, yin, cognitive science, and yoga history. I have also completed 175+ hours of continuing education in meditation, yoga philosophy, respiratory science, anatomy, yoga for children, stress and anxiety management, and peer mediation. I have a passion for creating and facilitating work that prioritizes the well being of Black and Brown people, especially those who identify as queer, trans, nonbinary, and their allies.
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I believe we put the skills of yoga to action in life. So practicing these skills is an opportunity to create awareness, to act according to choice and responsibility, and to be kind to self and others. My intention is to facilitate your exploration of awareness, align you with your values, and encourage you to take intentional action.
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I use formats such as visualization, breathwork, and functional yoga mobility to address the underlying influences that contribute to varied states of being. My goal is for you to connect to your preconditioned self, moving from mechanical behavior patterns to a more realized way of living. I spend my time in nature, riding my bike, writing, cooking, and serving my community. Ask me about what music I’m listening to, what I’m having for lunch, what I’m reading, or what made me laugh lately.
These are my Values:
Important principles of thought and behavior.
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/ˈkərij/
The ability to do something that causes fear, pain, or grief. Strength in the face of adversity.
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/ˌvəln(ə)rəˈbilədē/
Exposing physical, mental, and emotional insecurities. The quality or state of being being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
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/kəmˈpaSH(ə)n/
Support in the form of shared feelings or opinions. Understanding between people; common feeling. Sympathetic concern for the actions and feelings of others.
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/simˈplisədē/
The quality or condition of being plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form and design; without much decoration or ornamentation; natural and easy to understand.
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/ˈpāSH(ə)ns/
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
This is My Practice.
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Yoga Foundations
Basic yoga forms inspired by Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin yoga incorporated with functional mobility to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body. There is an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement.
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Meditation
The purpose of meditation is to focus the mind, align with the heart, and invigorate the body. Exploration of the Self is conducted using concentration, visualization, affirmation, and breath and body awareness.
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Breathing
The breath is a powerful tool to enhance the quality of life. Explore the underlying influences to varied states of being and situations in life, and practice with the tool of breathing using respiratory science to help address these states.
My Community Partners & Affirmations:
To reach me about:
Public/private engagements, Coaching/facilitation, Speaking/presentation, professional/educational collaborations, resource creation, civic engagement/community service, and everything else!