Testimonials

Yoga

“I have been studying yoga with Charlie for over two years now. Attending both private and group classes. Charlie gets me to challenge myself, to be disciplined and focussed in my practice.  I love her approach; she is firm but with a light touch. She intersperses detailed instructions, benefits & analysis of asanas with snippets of Indian philosophy. I always come off the mat with a big smile on my face.” - Lucy, TV Producer

“I've always enjoyed yoga, but never had a teacher which made me feel the practice was essential until I met Charlie. I adore classes with her, which are interesting and fun, and about so much more than just the poses. Having had surgery on my shoulder three years ago, I had struggled to find a teacher to build my confidence to practice again and show me what is and isn't possible for me, until our paths crossed. Charlie's a stickler for correct form - but on a personalised, individual basis - and takes time to learn each student's unique limitations. Since we have been working together, my body looks and feels better than ever, as does my mind.” - Nicole, Journalist

“I can’t recommend Charlie’s yoga sessions highly enough. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, teaches with a gentle grace and humility and is brilliant at adapting the lesson to your abilities and needs. A true inspiration…” - Donna, London

“I have been learning yoga with Charlie for 18 months, having never set foot in a yoga studio and sceptically trying it as a last-ditch attempt to overcome a string of recurring running injuries. It has been completely transformational both for my body and my mind and I owe Charlie a huge debt of gratitude. She has been an incredible teacher - her explanations (and analogies!) have been instrumental in building a basic understanding of the poses. She is patient, supportive and will push you just the right amount to progress your abilities. But most importantly, I have always felt very safe with Charlie, and she has an encyclopedic knowledge of muscles, tendons and ligaments and how they all interact to help manage any risk of injuries. I am now injury-free and back doing some of my best running in years. I would now be completely lost without my weekly yoga class and I could not recommend her more highly!” - Simon, Partner, Private Equity

“I started yoga with Charlie soon after the birth of my first child and carried on right through pregnancy with my second child.  Charlie has been amazing at guiding my body and mind through these times of change, and I’ve always felt incredibly well looked after and completely safe with her as a teacher.  Her knowledge and professionalism are second to none, but most importantly lessons are an absolute pleasure - they are the only exercise classes I actually look forward to!”  - Alex, Garden Designer

"Until I met Charlie I was rather skeptical about yoga, but she has got me hooked and I cannot recommend her classes highly enough. Thanks to Charlie's in-depth and intuitive teaching, I feel more supple and more in tune with my body. I came to the classes having recently had a baby, and Charlie really took the time to adapt poses and to check my posture and alignment. The back and shoulder pain I was suffering with was eased away, and I left each session feeling lighter and brighter. Her classes are a far cry from the "yoga factories" of thirty in a class that I've been to before, and she has really motivated me to continue with the practice. Thank you, Charlie, for being such a considerate and inspiring teacher, and for bringing some much needed zen into my life."  - Emma, Hong Kong

"As a complete beginner, with zero flexibility and with minimal arm movement due to recovery from surgery, I was a challenging pupil but I couldn't have been in safer hands with Charlie.  She was patient and kind and made sure that any movements that we were doing were tailored to make sure there was no danger of injury. Over the course of the lessons she introduced us to sequences designed specifically to all of our needs (new mothers, heavy exercisers and myself) without ever leaving anyone out.  After the classes I felt extremely relaxed, more supple and they really improved the movement in my injured arm.  I couldn't recommend Charlie more highly" - Polly, Hong Kong

”Charlotte is the consummate professional, taking care of each individual’s specific needs within a yoga class to ensure the right balance of strength and considered alignment to ensure the best possible yoga practice. Over a course of many lessons, Charlotte made us feel at ease with our own limitations and worked within these to build a heightened level of understanding asana.” - Lucy, Sussex

Retreats

"Thank you so much for what has been best 4 days of my life so far this year! Not kidding. I've been getting up at 6am this week and on the mat for 30 - 40 mins. I have got the timetable for the yoga classes next door to work so am now going to be a very dedicated yogi.  Charlie I still need you to come and live with me and cook those beautiful meals. Simply stunning." - Michelle, Sydney

"It was a very special weekend and my body and mind felt very light and free (still does!). A very huge thank you to Cate and Charlie (recipes to be tried at home!), a wonderful combo for all senses." - Maria, Sydney

"Thank you all for such a wonderful weekend.  I loved getting back into yoga and meditation (perfect timing) and combining this with such amazing nutrient packed tasty food has set me up again to honour my body mind and soul.  A big thank you to Cate and Charlotte for making this available to Millie and I." - Ali, Sydney