Qualifications

Charlie Stewart-Brown and Indiv Yoga have earned several levels of approved certification and qualifications to ensure best-practices and high quality is passed on to students. Read Charlie’s profile at Yoga Alliance.

Charlie's Yoga Alliance Qualifications

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. An E-RYT 500 teacher must have successfully completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training program that is registered with Yoga Alliance and taught a minimum of four years since completing training with a 200-hour RYS.

Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher. Teachers can register as a RCYT if they have successfully completed both a 200-hour yoga teacher training program and a 95-hour kids yoga teacher training—in either order.

Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher. Teachers can register as a RPYT if they have successfully completed both a 200-hour yoga teacher training program and an 85-hour prenatal yoga training—in either order—that are registered with Yoga Alliance. Applicants must submit 30 teaching hours in prenatal yoga which must be performed after completing a program with a RPYS (Registered Prenatal Yoga School).

Registered Yoga School. This standard describes the Yoga Alliance’s requirements for a Registered Yoga School that offers the 200 hours yoga teacher training course. Topics for registered teacher trainings must be relevant to five educational categories.

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. The YACEP designation is designed for experts in the yoga community to set themselves apart and teach courses that qualify as Continuing Education hours for RYTs. Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT’s) who take courses with a YACEP can trust that their training counts toward meeting their Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Requirements.

The Yoga Alliance. The Yoga Alliance is the most highly respected, internationally recognised credentialing organization of the yoga community worlwide, renowned for having the highest yoga standards.

Charlie's Certificates

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     Excellent  
     Based on 107 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Francesca Stunell-Bianco 
 2024-06-07
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. I recently did one of Charlie's courses for yoga teachers that have undergone their 200hr training. I chose a course specialising in Mindfulness and Meditation for 30 hours. Charlie is a wonderful teacher, and I was initially intrigued by the work that she has done in corporate settings and British airways, and the capacity to "cross over" to make yoga and meditation more accessible to all to share its benefits with those that may be initially sceptical.
She is such a warm and knowledgable person, I absolutely loved being on the course and learned so much from her.
She motivated me and the other students to really use our potential and "hone" our individual styles of guided meditations within our yoga teaching practice.
Would definitely recommend to anybody interested in this area of yoga or for the Yoga Alliance's requirement every 3 years for 30 hours of additional study.
Thank you Charlie! xo
  
 
       
   Diane Watkins 
 2024-04-29
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. An amazing experience, can't believe how much we all learnt on this course. It is challenging but so worth it. Amazing new friends made and a new found confidence. Thank you Charlie 🙏🏻
  
 
       
   Charlotte Heron 
 2024-04-19
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. What a brilliant learning experience and lovely yoga community to go back home with 🤍

Charlie is an incredibly knowledgable yoga teacher and has created a 2 week course focused on you becoming a competent yoga teacher, which I loved. We were teaching by day 3 and I left feeling confident to teach (and sequence) a 75 minute class. Due to the nature of the 2 weeks, so much information is packed into the course and a lot of time spent reading/studying as well as practicing. My only comment would be it would’ve been great to have more yoga lessons with Charlie herself as she has a wealth of knowledge, but due to a packed schedule and the focus being on our own teaching progression I’m not sure where we could’ve fitted this in on a daily basis! 

I have left with a much stronger personal practice as well as a deeper understanding of the history of yoga and mediation methods. I’d highly recommend this course for anyone looking to deep dive into yoga and hone their skills as a teacher in an immersive experience.
  
 
       
   Ruby Gent 
 2024-04-16
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. I have just completed the course in March! It was an amazing experience I was surrounded by the most supportive women ever, I’ve learned so much just from 2 weeks! Charlie was a lovely instructor 💖 I’m so pleased I’ve done this course!
  
 
       
   Catriona Calder 
 2023-11-18
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Thank you Charlie for the most amazing 2 weeks. Who would have thought that we could have learned so much and more so come out of it confident teachers with the knowledge to support us. An amazing group - lots of study but lots of laughs (and tea) too. If you are thinking of taking a YTT 200 take a leap of faith with Charlie you won’t regret it.
  
 
       
   Anne Soriano Rijo 
 2023-11-18
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Charlie’s 200 hour TT course was incredible!  Charlie is incredibly knowledgeable about yoga and meditation and genuinely cares about her students.  The course is challenging but it’s well- organized and transforms curious yoga students into confident yoga teachers!  I genuinely love everyone that I met here and the setting in Carvoeiro is divine.  If you are thinking about it, you should definitely do it!  Immerse yourself!
  
 
       
   Kristina Krasteva 
 2023-11-18
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Thank you, Charlie, for this beautiful experience! 
The YTT in Carvoeiro was very insightful, full of hard work and lots of laughs. Charlie is an inspiring teacher and we all gained a lot of knowledge and motivation!
  
 
       
   Linda Mlb 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Thank you Charlie for the 200YTT in Portugal. 
This is a New life starting thanks to this super amazing two weeks courses
  
 
       
   Marijn Jenné 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Had a wonderful two weeks teacher course here! Charlie is an amazing teacher with high standards. We learned a lot and I feel confident as a yoga teacher. It was definitely not a retreat, we had to work hard to get all the knowledge in.
  
 
       
   Simona Caggiu 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Thank you so much Charlie for this amazing YTT. 
I enjoyed the time spent with you and the rest of the group in Carvoeiro.
It has been a very inspiring path.
Thank you �

     Excellent  
     Based on 138 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   charlotte heron 
 2024-04-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a brilliant learning experience and lovely yoga community to go back home with.

Charlie is an incredibly knowledgable yoga teacher and has created a 2 week course focused on you becoming a competent yoga teacher, which I loved. We were teaching by day 3 and I left feeling confident to teach (and sequence) a 75 minute class. Due to the nature of the 2 weeks, so much information is packed into the course and a lot of time spent reading/studying as well as practicing. My only comment would be it would’ve been great to have more yoga lessons with Charlie herself as she has a wealth of knowledge, but due to a packed schedule and the focus being on our own teaching progression I’m not sure where we could’ve fitted this in on a daily basis!

I have left with a much stronger personal practice as well as a deeper understanding of the history of yoga and mediation methods. I’d highly recommend this course for anyone looking to deep dive into yoga and hone their skills as a teacher in an immersive experience.
  
 
       
   Edson R. 
 2023-11-21
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training with Charlie, and it was a truly life-changing experience !
The course is pretty intense - but its comprehensive curriculum covered all aspects of yoga, from its rich history and philosophy to anatomy, class planning, and lots of opportunities and feedback to start practicing our teaching.

The villa, with its beautiful garden and pool in Portugal, provided the perfect backdrop for this inspiring learning experience.

Charlie truly goes above and beyond to ensure each student receives the utmost from the program. Her passion for yoga is palpable, and she generously shares her vast knowledge not only of the practice itself but also the intricacies of the yoga business.

The personal growth I experienced - not only as a Yogi, but also off the mat - was beyond my expectations.

If you're seeking a yoga teacher training that combines depth of knowledge, practical teaching opportunities, and a nurturing environment, look no further.
  
 
       
   Kristina Krasteva 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you, Charlie, for this beautiful experience!
The YTT in Carvoeiro was very insightful, full of hard work and lots of laughs. Charlie is an inspiring teacher and we all gained a lot of knowledge and motivation!
  
 
       
   Luxi Wang-Gauthier 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did my 200h YTT certification with Charlie, it was absolutely wonderful ! The amount of knowledge and wisdom you get is incredible !
Charlie as a teacher is amazing, she is authentic and really passionate about teaching, and she is always here for us. As a person, she is one of the best people I’ve met, with a pure heart and good intention. I couldn’t ask for a better teacher for my YTT !
I highly highly recommend her if you want to deepen your knowledge of yoga, not only on the physical aspect but also on the philosophy, history, different types of yoga, meditation, this course what what you need !
  
 
       
   Simona Caggiu 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm so grateful for this beautiful experience.
An inspiring teacher that teached me a lot.
I would highly recommend the course to anyone.
Thank you Charlie!
  
 
       
   Linda M 
 2023-11-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Je voudrais remercier Charlie pour notre formation 200hYTT au Portugal en nov 2023. Les deux semaines ont été parfaitement organisées autour du Yoga ! Charlie a une grande expérience de la discipline , est très disponible pour toutes questions au besoin. Elle a su créer une atmosphère pour que chacun d'entre nous puisse s'épanouir et réussir (8personnes).
Je recommande fortement Charlie pour le cœur , le sérieux et l'implication que l'on peut ressentir dans son travail et la transmission de son savoir.
Merci encore !
  
 
       
   Ekber Menemencioglu 
 2023-11-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dear Charlie, Thank you for a wonderful retreat. While I did a lot of yoga and mediation at a much younger age I stopped. Work, growing children was a wonderful experience. I have finally retired. Thanks to your retreat I have started to walk on the path again. Thank you again Charlie you are a wonder worker.
Ekber

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