Charles has been a student of Ashtanga Yoga since 1996. He studied with Maty Ezraty for over eight years and with Sri K. Patthabi Jois during his American tours.

Charles' teaching approach emphasizes attention to the breath/movement aspect of the Ashtanga method as well as the asanas themselves.

In addition to being an Ashtanga yoga teacher, Charles co-founded BowHaus, a Los Angeles digital imaging company, in 1992. He also created YogicLife.com in 2005 to help other yoga teachers promote themselves, share their knowledge, and voice their opinions.