about:

Ben Kalra (he/him) is a Yoga Teacher and Photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As a Yoga Teacher, Ben has studied from many paths including: Classical Hatha & Raja Yoga, Katonah Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Awakening Yoga. He completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training in Charlotte, North Carolina and his 300 hour training in Northern California with Shivakali Yoga. Ben remains a student first, dedicated to his personal practice and studies. As a facilitator, he seeks to create soft yet powerful spaces where students can find connection with their true essence. Ben is deeply grateful for his teachers, who include: Gloria Baraquio, Serge Bandura, Abbie Galvin, Sri Raghavendra Adiga, Carling Harps, Kim Millard, and Carey Sims.

As a Photographer, Ben specializes in portraits, branding, and events. He fell in love with photography in 2017 and began taking photos as a way of telling stories, reliving memories, and evoking imagination. In 2024, Ben self-published his first photo book, With Pain Comes Peace, a 170 page project filled with portraits and poems created during his travels in India.

When the cameras are put away and the yoga mats are rolled up, Ben’s hobbies include listening to R&B music, spending time in nature, hanging out with his two cats, and having coffee with a friend. If you’re interested in working together, please reach out! Thanks for being part of the journey.