about:

Ben Kalra (he/him) is a Yoga teacher and creative based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He has studied from many paths of Yoga including Classical Hatha & Raja Yoga, Katonah Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Awakening Yoga. Ben has taught more than 3,000 hours of classes & workshops, and trained over 800 hours under his teachers who include Gloria Baraquio, Serge Bandura, Abbie Galvin, Nevine Michaan, Sri Raghavendra Adiga, Carling Harps, Kim Millard, and Carey Sims. 

Yoga is a conversation between the mind and body, facilitated by the breath. If our body is a house, then Yoga is the daily tidying and personalizing of our space. Yoga is taking out the trash and opening up the windows so the breath can flow with ease, giving the mind space to be. Embodiment leads to insight, and insight leads to self-realization. Yoga is all about using our physical tools to steady the mind, which opens opportunities to connect with spirit.

As a photographer and videographer, Ben specializes in shooting portraits, brands and events. He fell in love with photography in 2017 and began taking photos as a way of documenting life. He began taking on clients in 2019, and has had the pleasure of working with countless amazing people and businesses. In 2024, Ben self-published his first photo book titled With Pain Comes Peace, a 170-page project filled with portraits and poems created during his travels in India. 

When the yoga mats are rolled up and the cameras are put away, Ben enjoys spending time with his cats, walking in nature, and having tea with a friend. If you’re interested in working together, please reach out! Thanks for being part of the journey.