my story:

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

Ben teaches Yoga from the perspective that all beings deserve peace and freedom - in body, mind, and spirit.

Ben takes photos from the perspective that all beings have a beautiful story to tell.

As a Yoga Teacher, Ben has studied from many paths including: Katonah Yoga, Awakening Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Classical Hatha & Raja Yoga. He completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training in Charlotte, NC and his 300 hour training in Northern California with Shivakali Yoga. Ben remains a student first, dedicated to his personal practice and studies. His classes are explorative yet grounded, strong yet soft, and embrace the imagination.

As a Photographer, Ben specializes in portraiture with experience shooting events, brands, families, and more. His photos are authentic, warm, and seek to tell a story. Ben fell in love with photography after buying a friend’s old camera in 2017, and has been taking photos since. He uses both digital and 35mm film to capture moments, and takes on the occasional videography project.

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, sipping chai, hanging with his two cats, and collaborating with other creatives. If you’re interested in working with Ben, please reach out! Thanks for being part of the journey.

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (may all beings be free).