About:

Ben Kalra (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is a yoga teacher based in North Carolina who travels internationally to lead trainings, workshops, and retreats. His teaching blends classical yoga philosophy with a creative approach to asana that emphasizes structure, imagination, and alignment.

He is a Katonah Yoga® teacher and continues to study with his mentor Abbie Galvin. He has also completed two 300-hour advanced yoga trainings through Shivakali Yoga and with Jonah Kest, which further developed his skills in Vinyasa, pranayama, and meditation. While he primarily teaches in-person, Ben has also recorded online classes and courses for platforms including YogaRenew, Better Yoga, The Studio NYC, Sadhaka Studio, and Afternoon Yoga.

His teaching style is both serious and lighthearted. Ben views yoga as a slow-burning practice of liberation and as a tool for living well in a body and in the world. He believes good teaching should be clear, human, and occasionally humorous. He uses adjustments, props, and metaphor to help students cultivate a meaningful and sustainable practice.

When the mat is rolled up, Ben enjoys photography, baking, and poetry. If you’d like to connect, you can reach him here.