Chuck Miller

Chuck Miller is a KPJAYI Certified teacher whose work alongside his late wife Maty Ezraty helped revolutionize yoga instruction in America. Together they co-founded YogaWorks in Santa Monica in 1987, creating what would become one of the most influential yoga studios and teacher training programs in the Western world. Chuck's teaching emphasizes both the physical and spiritual dimensions of practice, bringing a dynamic approach that honors the traditional method while making it accessible to modern practitioners. His concept of "Sama Vinyasa"—meaning equal or balanced flow—reflects his philosophy that practice should integrate breath, movement, and awareness in harmonious relationship. With over 40 years of dedicated practice and teaching, Chuck has conducted workshops internationally and trained numerous teachers who now carry his influence into studios around the globe. He continues to teach and share the practice through intensive trainings and retreats, maintaining an active teaching schedule that reflects his lifelong commitment to the tradition. Chuck Miller carries forward the legacy he and Maty built together—a vision of yoga instruction that combines rigorous standards with genuine accessibility. His ongoing work honors their shared mission of bringing authentic practice to practitioners at every level.