About

"Soul Room is a place for deep inner healing of body, mind and soul. Located just a stone's throw away from Oakura beach, Soul Room is a sanctuary for those wishing to heal and study the science of soul remembrance."

‘"All the teachings offered at Soul Room are lineage-sanctioned and not found anywhere online. They are the ancient teachings handed down from teacher to disciple (Parampara) for thousands of years."

"The healings offered at Soul Room are profoundly life changing. By connecting with the higher frequencies and harnessing the subtle energies, the body, mind and soul are healed."

"Soul Room's journeys are a sanctuary for those seeking deep connection, transformation, and spiritual awakening. Nestled in a space created with intention and heart, our carefully curated evenings invite participants to journey beyond the surface of daily life and into the realms of spirit. Here, each gathering is a soulful immersion into the unseen, a return to truth, and a remembering of who we are beneath it all."

Chardin’s path began in the vineyards of New Zealand and France, where he earned degrees in Oenology and Viticulture and spent years immersed in the rhythms of the land. Over time, his journey turned inward, drawing him toward the world of meditation, yoga, mantra and healing. For the past 15 years, he has been walking a mystic path guided by teachers, practices, and traditions that continue to shape his understanding and devotion.

His meditation journey began under the guidance of a Master Buddhist Monk, where he was introduced to the Theravāda lineage and the profound stillness of vipassanā retreats. This foundation later led him to the Himalayan Tantric Hatha Yoga tradition, where he completed a 500-hour training and received initiation into mantra, breath, and meditative practices rooted in the Sri Vidya lineage — a path known for its wisdom, beauty, and Self realisation. Along the way, he was also initiated into Kriya Yoga in the tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda (a similar meditation technique to that of Himalayan Raja Yoga taught at Soul Room) and spent time studying with Bhakti masters, who helped open the heart through devotion and sacred sound.

Chardin’s exploration of healing emerged through direct experience — first through plant medicines, then through subtle energy work. His work with master teacher plants unfolded over several years, bringing him into deeper relationship with nature as a healer. Later, under the guidance of a Chi Master, he began to work with the subtle frequencies of prāṇa/chi and the healing intelligence of energy. These experiences, alongside Reiki training, helped awaken an inner sensitivity and a calling to be of service and a guide to others on their own paths of healing and awakening.