from Chandri

Hello and bonjour from Chandri Barat, Executive Director of the Barat Foundation

I am writing this from Provence, France, doing what I like best to do: introducing students to art, culture, french language, and the importance of being truly present and living in the now.

Officially, I am Program Director, French Teacher, and Yoga Instructor here in Provence. Unofficially, I am “mama bear” and have had the sheer pleasure of getting to know a dozen young people, not as students or acquaintances, but as family. Each of these young people is unique, each one has with something very special to contribute, each one brings their own distinctive light and courage to our group. Watching their transformations and growth has been a deeply profound experience for me. As an educator striving for excellence and dedicated to personal growth, these young people’s transformations continue to motivate and inspire me.