“It’s a real pleasure to recognize Charlotte Nuessle as a Certified Awakening Joy Teacher.  It’s clear how skillful a leader she is, and that the group was a very positive experience, and hearing participants’ glowing evaluations.

I’m glad she intends to integrate the materials into what she offers and let them infuse the other ways her teachings come through.”

James Baraz, Co-Founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and senior meditation teacher

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From recent Awakening Joy participants:

“Charlotte was skilled at inviting people to participate and share from their experiences. Everyone always felt comfortable sharing.”

“Charlotte showed up so authentically each week! She modeled: being “human” while offering herself self-acceptance and compassion so beautifully. As a result, I think others felt comfortable sharing their experiences in more “real” ways.”

“Charlotte was very knowledgeable about the material and presented it well. She left room for our own interpretations and covered the themes well. Charlotte created a safe space where everyone was included. I felt safe in sharing, and our group was able to get vulnerable and personal with each other. This created a lovely supportive container for us to grow together, be curious, and ask questions. We were all able to be heard, show compassion for others, and receive compassion from the group. Charlotte excelled in drawing out wisdom from the group members. She stayed curious, asked questions, and made room for each of us to speak. We all expressed how much we got out of each other’s insights. Charlotte exemplified patience, compassion, gratitude, curiosity, and loving kindness. She created a safe space for us to show up as our true selves. She gently pulled insight from us that we may not have come to on our own. She also took our input for how the group participated, which was appreciated. Her care and vulnerability was an invitation to us to show up with the same, and it made our group really special.  “

“I felt safe in this group (and I certainly do not always feel this way in Zoom groups). I attribute that to Charlotte’s warmth, openness, and inclusivity.  Charlotte is a sincere and authentic practitioner and also a peer on the path. I sensed she was right there with us, sharing the challenges as well as the beauty of turning towards the Joy.  Her sense of humor and ability to laugh at herself was a great reminder for me to “lighten up.”

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“Your courage to be authentic while always being compassionate as a leader really laid the ground rock for the deep trust and tender connection we have in our group.The group has become a sacred space and you are central to this.”  

“This was a group that kept on giving.” 

“She created a space for us to show up as our true selves.”

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Charlotte has brought so much to my breast cancer survivorship classes here at the Breast Center. 

She has an uncanny ability to blend gentle movement, mindfulness, and self- discovery that resonate with all the women attending the classes.

She is thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent, and has a wonderful sense of humor.  

I really admire her teaching style and her warmth.