You don't have to be fit to come to yoga
…but it will make you fitter. Yoga is about getting in touch with your body and mind through movement, breath work and reflection. It is much more than the pictures of gymnasts you see on the internet — it will seep into your every day life.
Beginnings
How I fell in love with yoga
I truly fell in love with yoga while living on Grand Cayman, where there is a wonderful studio called Bliss filled with inspirational yogis from all walks of life and styles.
I could go to Power Yoga in the morning, Yin in the evening, study philosophy at the weekend and Hot yoga at lunch time. I delved headfirst into that place and have some of my happiest memories there, trying to do headstands and arm balances in a room full of beautiful people.
Qualifications
My training
200h Yoga Alliance vinyasa teacher
Trained over twelve months with Keren Cooksey at Falmouth Yoga Space, Cornwall.
Anatomy and Physiology
An in-depth monthly module with Amanda Brown alongside the main training.
Hatha Yoga
Course completed with the British School of Yoga.
30h Yin Yoga
Studied with Eimear Beardmore in summer 2019, deepening a knowledge of fascia and the meridians.
Looking forward to training in Baptiste Power and Kundalini.
My classes
I incorporate a variety of styles, but I am most well-known for making yoga accessible to all — because of my attention to detail and my knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
I study yoga philosophy and weave it into classes, along with breath work (pranayama) and sometimes mantra. Naturally, every class is based on our intention, our sankalpa, to do better for ourselves and others. It is all about training our minds on the mat, to take into our life experience off the mat.
Yoga has so many health benefits: it is excellent for sleep, weight loss and strength. It lowers your blood pressure, helps your joints, and I truly believe it makes you happier too.
- Retreat leader
- Group classes
- Private classes
- Pregnancy yoga
- Mother and baby yoga
Classes
Where to find me
In person
The Tolmen Centre, Constantine
- Tuesday 6.00–7.00pm
- Wednesday 1.45–2.45pm
- 60 minutes
A flowing mindful practice accessible to all levels. A balanced sixty minutes of warm up, short flow and cool down, with stories, anecdotes and poetry weaved in. All are welcome.
Booking is advised — minimum four, maximum twelve.
Private and holiday
Wherever suits you
- Monday to Sunday
- Flexible times
- Location of your choice
£75–100 per hour
An incredible addition to any holiday or health routine. Individual yoga lessons in your own space, and a special gift to yourself or to someone else.
For groups of up to five, suitable for all levels.
Happy yogis
What people say
Never felt like a yoga person but completely changed my mind after going to Charlotte's class for the very first time. I felt very welcome and found the practice ideal from a beginner's point of view. Great vibes!
I enjoyed the best night's sleep I had had for months after a blissful evening yoga session with Charlotte at Hallowarren Barn. I am six months pregnant with scoliosis and a history of pelvic pain during pregnancy, but she tailored the session perfectly. Can't recommend highly enough.
Charlotte's yoga is a wonderful mix of vinyasa flow in a relaxed setting. It incorporates readings and teachings that support the class practice. A must for anyone looking to deepen their understanding while enjoying the flow.
Had one to one yoga tuition with Charlotte and loved it! So knowledgable, and she structured the sessions just right for me as a beginner. Would highly recommend.
I had the luxury of a one to one yoga class with Charlotte as part of my Cornish holiday. The setting was perfect, looking on to the sea in Coverack. She went to a lot of trouble to make me feel comfortable and to find out what I wanted from the class.
Thank you for a rejuvenating yoga practice at this beautiful location — pure bliss.
Part of Sankalpa
Nutritional therapy and hormone health sit alongside the yoga at sankalpa.health .