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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

01/28/2026

01/21/2026

This song and its composers is featured in my book. As I listened to it this weekend it reminded me of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lmk what you think.

The Bhakti House Band, Peace Love Om Project · Akasha Blue Sky · Song · 2014

01/19/2026

Tune in to the Om WOW Podcast for a conversation about yogic diet principles, Ayurvedic constitutions, and how to use lifestyle changes as powerful healing tools.
https://omwowpodcast.com/podcast/restore-balance-with-mindful-eating-meditation-movement

01/17/2026

I love observing animals, which is one reason why I studied anthropology. I've long known that many of my favorite animals are vegetarian.

QOTD: Who are your favorite animals?

Veganuary was created to support a world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction. I applaud that which is why my award-winning book mentions Veganuary and plant-based diets.

Learn more: deborahcharnes.com/book. Or, check out some of my YouTube videos on going veg: https://youtu.be/bR1QenR_n3s
https://youtu.be/qUPkhkqiC3k

01/15/2026

We are all God's children. Thou Shall Not Kill. Agree?

"If we humans, us, were killed and eaten by animals being eaten and killed by us, humans, at the same rate we humans, us, kill and eat animals, we humans, us, would be extinct in about 3 days." -- Matthew Modine, actor and filmmaker

01/12/2026

The US meat and dairy industry has long been lobbying and spending billions to encourage (over)consumption of their products. Now, the US food pyramid was flipped to favor meat and dairy. This was because of the meat and dairy businesses rather than medical or scientific facts. Sadly, our current head of health has zero medical or research background and no respect for doctors or researchers.

In my book, I cite researchers and medical professionals. Learn more: deborahcharnes.com/book (Amazon US is selling the paperback at a great discounted price now).

01/11/2026

My degree is in anthropology and I learned that our closest animal cousins are all plant-based, and that our bodies are not made for meat eating. It's our culture--especially in many modern-day Western countries, that tells us to focus on meat.

That's why I support Veganuary which is focused on changing consumer behaviors and attitudes, while providing information and practical support to try veganism.
One of the chapters in my award-winning book talks about mindful consumption and plant-based diets. Learn more: deborahcharnes.com/book.

Or, check out some of my YouTube videos on going veg: https://youtu.be/bR1QenR_n3s
https://youtu.be/qUPkhkqiC3k

01/10/2026

I stopped eating meat more than 50 years ago, and went vegan 15 years ago. My bloodwork has always been perfect, and I only recently started taking vitamins (cuz I'm a senior citizen-lol).

One of the chapters in my award-winning book talks about mindful consumption, and I created The Yogi Diet 90-minute therapeutic workshop, available online. Learn more: deborahcharnes.com.

For a few of my YouTube videos on going Veg, check out https://youtu.be/bR1QenR_n3s and https://youtu.be/qUPkhkqiC3k

01/09/2026

January Veganuary. Millions of people have taken part in this one-month vegan pledge since 2014. Veganuary inspires and supports people all over the world to try vegan for January and beyond. I stopped eating meat more than 50 years ago, and went vegan 15 years ago.

One of the chapters in my award-winning book talks about mindful consumption. Learn more: deborahcharnes.com/book.

01/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CsdDBXwGD/

12/31/2025

Not resolutions… gifts to myself 🎁
Grace. Trust. Gratitude. Courage. Reflection. Acceptance.
May this year be kinder on the inside ✨

12/16/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. And to all— be the light among darkness.

That’s the message I shared in my last newsletter. DM me to read it.

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Tuesday	6am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	6am - 10pm
Sunday	6am - 10pm

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Man is not made to be hunched over a digital device. Our bodies and minds shout back. We yearn for fresh air. To be surrounded by nature, rather than concrete. Likewise, our bodies need movement, AND quiet, and our minds need to quiet down before we rev up our creative juices.

Meditation and deep breathing, (pranayama) and getting away from sound/air pollution have proven physical and emotional benefits. Additionally, yoga therapy can be highly beneficial for people with arthritis, scoliosis, sciatica, osteoporosis, and a wide range of other physical and emotional health concerns. Deborah Charnes, of The Namaste Counsel, (C-IAYT, E-RYT 200, CYT 500 and YACEP, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) is a bilingual certified yoga therapist who teaches and counsels clients in Texas, Mexico and Central America using a holistic approach. Art and music. Dance. Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Yin Therapy, Diet and Lifestyle, Acupressure and Reiki. She offers private lessons and semi-private workshops on location (in Texas, Mexico and Central America). 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

Additionally, she welcomes day or overnight guests at The Namaste Getaway, a mini-retreat center. The Wimberley, Texas Getaway is perfect for writers, musicians, yogis and artists that need to disconnect from the city lights and ground themselves in nature, and the sights of deer in the background, and a sky filled with bright stars.

The Namaste Getaway offers customizable getaway plans for up to seven days.