about:

Ben Kalra (he/him) is a Yoga teacher and creative based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He has studied from many paths 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. 

If our body is a house, then Yoga is the daily tidying and personalizing of our space. Yoga is taking out the recycling, wiping down the countertops, and opening up the windows so the breath can flow with ease and the mind can find the moment. Yoga is all about using our physical tools to steady the mind, which opens opportunities for the spirit to rise.

As a photographer and videographer, Ben specializes in shooting yoga studios, 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 Summer 2024, Ben self-published a 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 building together, please reach out! Thanks for being part of the journey.