Yoga
Philosophy:
‘Be true to yourself and become that which you are’ Dodson 2001
This phrase governs Charlotte Dodson’s teaching practice. Working to develop mindfulness and sincerity in all her students, each class is designed to inspire and uplift. The student-teacher relationship is one that encourages individuals to find their own meaning in the poses and in their practice. The calm environment fosters students to accept, trust and believe in themselves.
‘As you surrender and let go, your world simply opens up’ says Charlotte, ‘As one door closes, hundreds open.’
When practitioners work with honesty and humility, they will find they are not only lubricating joints, improving their nervous systems, increasing strength and flexibility but also enhancing their spiritual awareness. Yoga is not ‘just’ a form of exercise, it is a philosophy of life, which also has the potential to create a vibrantly healthy body and mind.
“Explore the limitless within yourself and be creative beyond your wildest dreams as you discover the rock star in you!”, say Charlotte with a smile. She continues, “however you rock or roll, yoga brings out creative juices and opens you up to your inner heart space in all areas of your life.
Hatha: yoga of the body
Cleansing, nurturing and nourishing your physical body, hatha is about working with gentle dynamic free flowing movements (vinyasa) and postures (asana) to control vital energy, the breath (pranayama). Over time hatha integrates the body, mind and soul to achieve stillness and wholeness.
Kundalini: yoga of latent spiritual awareness
Working to awaken and balance the body’s subtle energy systems, the kundalini yoga system is included into the teachings with Charlotte. With the specific purpose of rising consciousness, kundalini is prescribed into a regime as ‘sets’ that help purify and cleanse. This may take the form of a mantra, mudra, pranayama and or asana. Kundalini is a powerful and direct way of connecting with your heart – your true inner self.
Privates with Charlotte - hatha may follow on from kundalini or kundalini may follow on from hatha depending on the student’s needs.
