The Namaste Counsel

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The Namaste Counsel Man is not made to be sedentary. Nor, hunched over a digital device. Our bodies and minds shout back. She brings to her students a holistic approach.

-Certified yoga therapist/holistic coach
-Author of multi-award-winning self-help and health/fitness book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram”
-se habla español Meditation and deep breathing, (pranayama) have proven physical and emotional benefits. The physical side of yoga, in particular when led by a yoga therapist, can be highly beneficial for people with arthritis, scoliosis, sciatica, osteoporosis, and a wide range of other health issues. Deborah Charnes, of The Namaste Counsel, (C-IAYT, E-RYT 200, CYT 500) is a bilingual certified yoga therapist and instructor who teaches and counsels clients in Texas, Mexico and Central America. Deborah studied Ayurveda at the Sivananda Ashram in India and has certificates in Yoga Nidra, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Therapy, Acupressure and Reiki. She received her 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher training at the Yandara Institute in Mexico. Later, she completed 800 hours in Yoga Therapy, becoming one of the first bilingual certified Yoga Therapists in the region. She offers virtual, private and semi-private workshops and sessions on location (in Texas, Mexico and Central America), and at in her property in Wimberley, Texas: www.thenamastegetaway.com

She works with people of all ages, with all physical/health needs, in English, or Spanish. Among her specialties are workshops for blood sugar management, weight management, and GI disorders. Read more at www.TheNamasteCounsel.com

Find me this weekend in Broomfield, Colorado. I spend most my weekends now chatting with people about wellness at book s...
10/10/2026

Find me this weekend in Broomfield, Colorado. I spend most my weekends now chatting with people about wellness at book signings. This is all part of my karma yoga practice. To learn more about karma yoga aka seva, ask for my latest newsletter.

I'm thrilled to announce my presentation on karma yoga (selfless service) was accepted in the 2026 Neuroscience and Yoga...
10/10/2026

I'm thrilled to announce my presentation on karma yoga (selfless service) was accepted in the 2026 Neuroscience and Yoga Community Showcase -- a global online conference Nov. 9-15. For more info, DM me and I'll share my latest newsletter.

As a holistic health coach, I always say you cannot separate the physical from the emotional. One of the chapters in my ...
10/01/2026

As a holistic health coach, I always say you cannot separate the physical from the emotional. One of the chapters in my book addresses how digestive disorders have a ripple effect even affecting mental health. Think about something positive right now--and throughout your day.

I talk a lot about gratitude in my book. And Deborah Norville's "Thank You Power" is all about that. Slow down and smel...
09/30/2026

I talk a lot about gratitude in my book. And Deborah Norville's "Thank You Power" is all about that.

Slow down and smell the roses. Appreciate the sunset and sunrise, the wind or raindrops on your skin, and every morsel you taste.

As a holistic health coach, I recognize that pain (physical and emotional) go hand in hand. It's easy to pop a pill into...
09/21/2026

As a holistic health coach, I recognize that pain (physical and emotional) go hand in hand. It's easy to pop a pill into your mouth. It's NOT easy to erase traumatic experiences, or release burdens.

September is Pain Awareness Month, and a good time to recognize that
1 in 5 adults in my country lives with chronic pain. Of those, 85% suffer from severe depression. Doctors too often prescribe drugs for pain relief. In 2017, a quarter of those with back pain resorted to opioids. And there were nearly 100,000 opioid-related deaths in the U.S. one year.

QOTD: How do you release burdens? Do you recognize that burdens can weigh and wear you down emotionally?

September is Pain Awareness MonthI experienced severe back pain and digestive disorders since childhood, which led me to...
09/17/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month

I experienced severe back pain and digestive disorders since childhood, which led me to traipse the world seeking holistic solutions. Today, I'm 68, pain-free, and take zero meds. QOTD: Are you med-free? Pain-free? Have you tried laughter yoga?

Fortunately, I found breathwork, mindfulness, and alignment-based yoga to help. More recently, I became a laughter yoga leader. Even simulated laughter can trigger the body’s own pain-reducing chemicals.

September is Pain Awareness Month. Emotional and physical well-being should not feel like quicksand. That’s why I became...
09/14/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month.

Emotional and physical well-being should not feel like quicksand. That’s why I became a holistic coach and share my gurus’ inspiring stories, wisdom, and tips in “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram.”

QOTD: Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic pain? Depression?

I'm so proud that many in the medical community have endorsed my book. Here's one:

Dr. Joseph Weiss, Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSD, says, “Deborah Charnes shares a cornucopia of wisdom, carefully harvested through her keen observations of remarkable life experiences. As the life sciences advance, our appreciation and gratitude grow in recognition of the depth of knowledge of the ancients. The keys to the health of mind, body, and spirit are graciously revealed within the pages of this valuable gift.”

September is Pain Awareness Month. Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control discourages addictive drugs for pai...
09/10/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month.

Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control discourages addictive drugs for pain management, yet there were 80,000 opioid-related deaths in 2023. But the body can produce it's own SAFE feel-good hormones.

As a certified yoga therapist, I always say we can't separate the physical from the emotional. That's why my book, "From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram," shares wisdom from my gurus around the world on body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Fishman is one of my 12 teachers featured in my book. The NYC-based physiatrist is an expert on a bevy of disorders.

September is Pain Awareness Month. QOTD: Did you know one in five adults in the U.S. lives with chronic pain?I was one o...
09/08/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month.

QOTD: Did you know one in five adults in the U.S. lives with chronic pain?

I was one of them...starting when I was just a kid. But I'm pain-free now. That's one of the reasons why I wrote my book, "From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram." I wanted to share my journey, and the lessons I've learned in life from my gurus around the world, including Dr. Fishman who has aided more than 20,000 patients with lower back pain alone.

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