A native Oregonian, Charlene began her yoga practice under Diane Wilson in 1997. A ballet dancer by trade, the world of yoga offered her a space for healing and exploration. She took a sabbatical from dance in 2001 to study on the Big Island of Hawaii with Kathy Elder, with whom she completed her teacher training. Charlene has been instructing yoga and dancing professionally ever since. Her classes offer a comfy space to explore what is, and what is possible. She encourages her students to play and hopes to get people to “lighten up” whenever necessary. Charlene is very grateful to be back in her hometown of Portland.