Charles Kharboutli

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 taken him across India and beyond, studying under renowned teachers in Hatha, Iyengar, Yoga Therapy, and Yoga Synergy traditions.He spent nearly six months immersed in a traditional ashram in India, deepening his study of Advaita Vedanta (non-dual philosophy), Jnana Yoga, and scriptural wisdom under scholars and monks. His classes weave together:AsanaPranayamaMeditationMantrasKirtans (devotional singing)Yoga Nidra All are offered with an emphasis on embodied awareness and inner peace. Today, he primarily teaches Synergy Yoga, a modern, spine-focused approach that integrates Vinyasa, Qi Gong, and physiotherapy principles.He also guides students through Hatha, Yin, and yoga therapy-inspired practices.Charles’s teaching is both grounded and expansive, encouraging students to connect deeply with themselves through mindful movement, breath, and stillness.He is also trained in complementary disciplines, including:AyurvedaKriyas (yogic cleansing practices)Jyotisha (Vedic astrology)Sound healingReikiNonviolent Communication (NVC) These allow him to support students on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.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 for students 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 influence from Asian and Sri Lankan flavors.He specializes in fresh, seasonal meals that support yogic living and can accommodate dietary needs such as gluten-free and Ayurvedic diets.Whether through movement, breath, food, or philosophy, Charles’s intention is to create meaningful, transformative experiences rooted in presence, connection, and care.