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Charlene’s genuine nature and her amazing ability to see the positive aspects of situations are just some of the outstanding and foremost qualities. She is professional, having studied many forms of yoga she has uniquely found how to incorporate her vast knowledge into her practice and teaching. Her solid background in anatomy from a variety of courses and practice in massage therapy takes her teaching to one of the highest standards. Her personalized approach to yoga shines brightly with her obvious joy in teaching. This quality magnetically attracts those sincere individuals who want to improve their quality of life. Having been involved in the yoga community since 1978 as a student, teacher and studio owner, I can safely testify that she has the rare ability to intuitively understand what people need and she easily helps them along the path with compassion and expertise. I assure you could definitely become an even better person by interacting with her.

Deena C Rasky, Kingston, Ontario

From the moment I first walked into Charlene’s class I felt welcomed. Charlene has a special way of sharing her vast wealth of knowledge of yoga, intermixed with inspiring and motivating quotes and personal stories. She exudes warmth and kindness, but still pushes you to work hard and always give your best in class. Charlene vastly improved my yoga practice with her attention to detail and depth of knowledge, though her humor and lovely antidotes distracted me from the challenges of doing so. After every class I was grateful to have her as my teacher, and miss her classes still. I wish Tofino was closer!

Jennifer Trainor, Toronto, Ontario

I have had the great pleasure and honor of being guided by Charlene in a variety of yoga settings and styles during my time in Tofino. She is a youthful and energetic teacher with a wise and warm approach; one in which you would expect from an elder who has studied ancient texts and asana for many decades.

I’ve attended Charlene’s private workshops, small group sessions as well as public classes in our quaint local studio. It seems she has an innate and natural ability to understand and perceive each of her student’s body mechanics, emotional state and mental aptitude. She never ceases to amaze me with her calm and confident approach which allows her students to transform and deepen not only their physical alignment, but her intuitive and warm teaching style provides a landing pad for students of all comfort levels to heal and grow in their emotional being as well.

Her dialogue is rich with experience, joy, humor, and an undeniable sense of peace and calmness. I leave her classes feeling more knowledgeable, restored, nourished, physically taller & leaner, cleansed and emotionally polished; it’s as if she has the ability to shake out my internal cobwebs & dust, and reminds me to see and feel the abundant goodness that surrounds us.

She is a beacon of light to all who have the pleasure to cross paths with her, especially her devoted yoga students. We’re fortunate as a community to have her share her talent and craft with us.

Charlene, keep up your cool, competent style, it’s reassuring and encouraging having your knowledge shared among the yoga community and accessible for all.

Shannon Chase, Tofino, B.C.

Charlene is an extraordinary and gifted massage therapist. She is highly skilled, incredibly knowledgeable and uses her beautiful positive energy, light and love to create a harmonious mind/body experience.

Along with my own experience receiving massage from her, I have gifted Charlene’s massages to dear friends and family – afterwards, they all comment the same thing; that it was the best massage they have ever had. She is present, deeply intuitive and listens with her whole heart.

Charlene is connected to her clients needs; she creates the ultimate environment for wellness, beauty and relaxation. She is completely dedicated to healing arts through her passionate and light-hearted way.

Rosalie Schwarz – Banff, Alberta

“With a twinkle in her eye, a mischievous sense of humor and a beguiling presence that inspires students to push through physical and mental boundaries, Charlene is a natural teacher/guide through the asanas. She is a gifted orator and is possessed of great compassion.”

 Jason Fowler, Toronto, Ontario

I recently started taking private yoga classes with an amazing teacher here on the far west coast in Tofino – Charlene Fritz. A big, big, BIG thank you to Charlene for helping me with her 1:1 yoga therapy program – I‘m really enjoying every minute of it. Her expert teaching and the custom Sivananda yoga program she created for me (based on my body’s unique needs) has greatly helped prevent any injuries thus far in my training towards my upcoming marathon run. I highly recommend Charlene for anyone looking to work on their wellness and & those of all yogi levels! Her kind heart and fiercely strong body will help you get into shape, strengthen your heart and spirit, and put a smile on your face. Thank you, thank you, thank you Charlene!

Katelyn Thompson, Tofino, B.C.

As a student of yoga for more than forty years I can confidently say that Charlene’s profound yet clearly explained teachings would be of great benefit to all levels of students. What she offers comes from living practice and deep understanding.

Richard Fairbanks, Comox, B.C.

Charlene and I first met many years ago, she was a new teacher, but quickly my favorite at the local Bikram yoga studio I was attending several times a week. Charlene’s style of teaching helped to bring a freedom and ease back into my practice I had inadvertently traded in for a pursuit of perfection. Her reminders to follow my body’s guidance and cues, to be gentle and not compromise form for depth started creating new tapes in my head and brought me back to why I started a yoga journey – -to be more loving and kind with myself while caring for and repairing my body. I began scheduling my classes for her teaching times to hear her kind loving voice as my encouraging force.

Charlene’s humility, kindness, pursuit of happiness and discipline to get back on the path even when the path is rough has created a strong teacher in her and sincere connection with her students. I continue to attend Charlene’s classes whenever possible, she is a warm refreshing breeze in what is often a demanding and fast paced world.

Beth Halstead, Toronto, Ontario