Hi, I'm Charlotte Jones.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou
Studies have shown that one of the greatest drivers of success in a therapeutic relationship is the presence of trust and safety between practitioner and client. First and foremost, it is my intention to ensure that you feel heard, seen and valued in our work together. As a yoga therapist, I strive to meet every person with compassion and openness, and I approach yoga therapy as a deeply collaborative process.
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My greatest passions in this field have come from my own ongoing path of trauma healing, navigating chronic pain and dis-ease, creating a meaningful spiritual life, and committing myself to personal growth and liberation. My mission is to be a loving presence for everyone I meet; to support those who have experienced trauma and chronic stress to reconnect with feelings of safety and connection; and to meet clients exactly where they're at on the road to physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.
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I believe that approaching health and wellbeing holistically is not only more effective, but essential. We are multidimensional beings whose lives are intimately shaped by the societal structures and systems in which we are embedded. Our experiences are shaped by our personal and collective histories as well as our present realities. At the same time, I believe peace, stillness, and contentment are available to us in every moment.
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My practice is heavily informed by the lineage and teachings of T. K. V. Desikachar as well as Gary Kraftsow's Viniyoga techniques of the American Viniyoga Institute. I have received extensive training in trauma-informed practice and always instruct in a trauma-conscious manner. I also frequently use Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory and yoga philosophy's Kosha model as frameworks for assessing health and wellbeing.
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Finally, I am a student of Baba Harihari Ram of Sonoma Ashram/Aghor Foundation, whose teachings have brought a deeper sense of fulfillment and purpose to my life.
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In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, crafting, cycling, and making coffee for my friends.
Education &
Certifications
The fun facts: Over the years I've worked on an organic farm in Hawaii, became a black belt in taekwondo, and spent 2+ years living in multiple yoga ashrams.
Here's the official stuff:
2023-present
Soul of Yoga
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
800-Hour Yoga Therapy Certification
2023
The Embody Lab
60-Hour Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification
2021
Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga
YA 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
2022
The Shakti School
300-Hour Ayurvedic Health Coach Certification
2022
Konalani Yoga Ashram
Yoga Alliance (YA) 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
2022
Rainbow Reiki Energy
Usui/Holy Fire III ® Reiki Level I-II Practitioner
2023
Hakomi Institute
Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy: An Experiential Introduction
2019
Liberation Prison Yoga
15-Hour Trauma Conscious Yoga Training
2018
Scripps College
B.A. Art History and Sociology
Magna Cum Laude
