I’m a business owner and instructor of a Yoga and Pilates studio, San Diego Yoga Center. My most important title is mom to 2 kiddos and wife to an amazing husband. I live in east Chula Vista but also love and support La Mesa which is where my studio is located. Before I moved to San Diego 15 years ago, I lived in NYC where I graduated college with a BA degree in Marketing. I love moving my body, sunshine, and all forms of self-care.
About Charlene Ohri
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband and I have a 9-year-old daughter, a 5-year-old son, and 2 dogs. My mom is originally from the Philippines and my dad grew up in NY.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I took my first job in High School and have always had a hard work ethic. I’ve worked in every industry from retail to hospitality to publishing. My current job is studio co-owner, Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates instructor.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Find out what you love to do and nurture that. Even if you don’t make it a career, never lose sight of what sets a spark in you.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still teaching Yoga and Pilates, hosting yoga retreats, and maybe opening up another business in a different sector.
Charlene Ohri & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
In east Chula Vista I love Pizzos, Halo Halo, and Casa Nori has a great happy hour. In La Mesa, I love Dark Horse Coffee and Himalayan Cuisine.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been working in La Mesa for 12 years and have lived in San Diego for 15 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I meet so many interesting people who come to the studio! So many stories to tell!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people and the many different types of local businesses.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Frida Kahlo and we would go to the Aubrey Rose Tea House for afternoon tea
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love vampire shows- anything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to True Blood
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a Navy brat and was born in Guam.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Post hot yoga class bliss.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids, I’m always striving to show them, “This is your mom, she’s so cool!”
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Coffee from a local shop, a walk on the beach, brunch at a local taco shop, and finishing off with dinner and dessert in Little Italy.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, warmth, love
