Charles

Charles is a vegan Chef and Yoga teacher who brings a rich, holistic approach to yoga—blending physical practice with deep yogic philosophy, devotion, and conscious living. His journey began over eight years ago and has since taken him across India and beyond for several years, studying under renowned teachers in Hatha, Iyengar, Yoga Therapy, and Yoga Synergy traditions.

Charles spent nearly six months immersed in a traditional ashram in India, where he deepened his study of Advaita Vedanta (non-dual philosophy), Jnana Yoga, and scriptural wisdom under scholars and monks. His classes weave together asana, pranayama, meditation, mantras, kirtans (devotional singing), and yoga nidra, with an emphasis on embodied awareness and inner peace. Today, he primarily teaches Synergy Yoga—a modern, spine-focused approach that blends Vinyasa, Qi Gong, and physiotherapy principles—but he also guides students through Hatha, Yin, and yoga therapy-inspired practices.

Charles’s teaching is grounded yet expansive, encouraging students to connect deeply with themselves through mindful movement, breath, and stillness. He is also trained in various complementary practices including Ayurveda, Kriyas (yogic cleansing), Jyotisha (Vedic astrology), sound healing, Reiki, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), allowing him to support students on multiple levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual.

He has led retreats in Türkiye, Sweden, and Sri Lanka (where he has been based for the past two years), and has co-facilitated multiple Yoga Teacher Training programs, sharing his knowledge with aspiring teachers from around the world.

Alongside his yoga practice, Charles is a dedicated vegan chef, self-trained and inspired by his French-Lebanese heritage. His plant-based cuisine blends creativity, balance, and nourishment, drawing influences from Asian and Sri Lankan flavors. He specializes in fresh, seasonal meals that support yogic living and cater to dietary needs like gluten-free and Ayurvedic diets.

Whether through movement, breath, food, or philosophy, Charles’s mission is to create meaningful, transformative experiences rooted in presence, connection, and care.

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