Meet Courtney Dodge,

the Creator of Mantra Mama

I am an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, certified yoga instructor (RYT 200, 1,000 hours), Reiki Master, and NASM certified personal trainer with a deeply integrative approach to wellness. I trained at Maharishi International University as one of the first graduates of their specialized yoga track, where I developed a foundation in classical yoga asana, Vedic philosophy, and consciousness-based Ayurveda that continues to shape everything I do.

My path to this work was deeply personal. After years of navigating chronic pain and anxiety, I found my way back to myself through yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic practice. That experience is not separate from my work, it is the foundation of it. I know what it feels like to search for something that actually helps, and that is exactly why I do this.

I offer private yoga sessions, Ayurvedic health consultations, Reiki healing, and personal training both in person in the Upstate South Carolina area and online. My approach is integrative and personalized because I believe lasting wellness is never one size fits all. With the right combination of tools, knowledge, and guidance tailored specifically to you, real and lasting change is possible.

When you heal yourself, you heal the world!

Click to learn more about my areas of study in the sciences and arts

  • June 2024

    Maharishi International University

    Courses: Ayurvedic Digestion, Ayurvedic Cooking, Maharishi Pulse Reading, Sanskrit, Anatomy and Physiology, Quantum Physics, Higher States of Consciousness, Aromatherapy, Herbology, Happy Health Mother Baby Program Certification

  • June 2024

    Maharishi International University

    200 Contact per Yoga Alliance Requirements

    1,000 hours of Yoga humanities from MIU, a consciousness-based educational system

    The Hart Approach to Maharishi's Yoga Asanas offers a gentle yet fully supportive classical Asana set created to give the body rest, setting the foundation for the mind to rest in meditation, establishing pure states of being known as union the Self or Yoga.

  • June 2024

    Maharishi International University

    200 Contact per Yoga Alliance Requirements

    1,000 hours of Yoga humanities from MIU, a consciousness-based educational system

    The Hart Approach to Maharishi's Yoga Asanas offers a gentle yet fully supportive classical Asana set created to give the body rest, setting the foundation for the mind to rest in meditation, establishing pure states of being known as union the Self or Yoga.

  • As of May 2026 I am blending everything I have learned in to personal training sessions to building strength, balance, stability, confidence, mobility, and flexibility in my clients.

  • Level III Master

    Integrates Chakras, crystals, sacred geometry, sound/vibration, and energy healing techniques from other ancient cultural traditions.

    Reiki Mentor Alyssa McDowell

    Mind Body Soul Greenville, SC

  • Holistic Health Coach Certification

    100 different dietary theories

    Holistic approaches to food and life style

    Motivational interviewing and coach training

  • 2010 Louisiana State University, College of Agriculture

    Courses: Animal production, Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochem, Organic Chem, Microbiology, Communications, Statistics, Language, Arts, History

  • Having worked over 15 years in the food and beverage industry I now focus my effort toward vegetarian delights from around the world. I cook for wellness retreats and festivals. My favorite thing to make is my vegan desserts. I also teach others how to cook healthy, managing food schedules and diets. I believe that true food is medicine and it starts with the source. I am no stranger to working on farms and growing the food we we eat!

  • As a creative expression of my self I weave beautiful intricate designs into jewelry and hanging art. I commonly use stones, crystals, plants, and other natural materials to create my pieces for others to enjoy on their person or in their home/garden. The idea is to use these designs to bring peace and harmony to the individual. I also make Malas for Japa mediation out of sustainable fairtrade products that support the communities that make them.

  • In high school I was on the color guard and spun my way from the football field to the festival field. I preform with LED and fire props. Flowing with movement to music for others to watch and enjoy is a fond pastime. Flow art movement creates Prana and presence like no other art form. I plan to continue learning new movements with new props in order to take my performance art to a professional level. Yoga teacher by day and fire dancer by night. See you at the next festival!

  • I grew up riding and showing horses. I was in pony club and rode Hunter jumpers and did show jumping as a junior rider. I still ride with the local Fox Hunting club on occasion. I no longer work full time as an equine professional but have spent many days and nights on at the barn riding, training, cleaning, and teaching others about horses. I plan to extend my health services to the surroundign equine community that I am aquatinted with. Barn Yoga anyone? Horse Reiki? I am your woman!