Carolyn Matsuda, director, is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She has been practicing Iyengar yoga since 1995 and began teaching in 2000. She is a graduate of the 500 hour Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training program in Los Angeles. She has studied with the Iyengars at their Institute in Pune India and at conventions here in the United States. Carolyn believes that yoga helps us reconnect our body, mind, and self in a way that brings balance and alignment in both our yoga practice and our lives.

Maria Reyes is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and has been practicing Iyengar Yoga since 2001. She is a graduate of the 3 year, 500 hour Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training program of La Mesa.

Chris Beach has been practicing Iyengar Yoga for 25 years and teaching for 14. Certified at the Intermediate Junior II level, he has been to Pune four times to study with the Iyengars, most recently in 2010. He has also studied with a wide range of teachers including Patricia Walden, Manouso Manos, Faeq Biria, Karin O’Bannon, Gloria Goldberg and Carolyn Belko. Chris served for four years on the Board of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Southern California (Los Angeles chapter), and was president for three years. He is currently President of the Iyengar Yoga National Association (IYNAUS).

Deb Murray is a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Intermediate Junior II. She has been practicing Iyengar Yoga since 1990 and teaching since 1994. Deb feels Iyengar yoga helps her so much, and she is happy to share it with others.