Leo Finegold

is professor emeritus of Life Sciences and the Russian language. Founder of Radiance Yoga & Therapeutic Exercise Center, Leo has over 30 years experience in the teaching of Hatha Yoga.

Aura Finegold-Fechter

A.TC, R.Y.T., is the owner and director of Radiance Yoga Center, and the originator of Symmetry Yoga. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, a graduate of SDSU in Sports Medicine and has taught Yoga for over 30 years. Aura specializes in chronic pain management.

Dinah Cascolan

is a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant. She has taught Yoga at Radiance for over ten years. Dinah's 14 years of experience in hospitals and Orthopedic clinics enables her to work with clients who require a more therapeutic approach to Yoga.

Nancy Peritz

Nancy Peritz began studying Iyengar yoga in 1994. She became a Certified YogaKids Trainer (CYKT) in 2003. Nancy is an avid cyclist—both road and mountain biking—she also coaches her daughters' soccer teams and teaches ESL (English as a Second Language) to adults in the business and scientific fields.

Peggy Rausch

joined the Radiance staff in 1983. She is an exceptionally gifted teacher who specializes in the instruction of the Stretch and Relaxation classes. She is employed as a Cardiovascular Technician at San Diego's Balboa Naval Hospital.

Debra Funkhouser

Debra Funkhouser is a licensed Massage Therapist. Debra is a dedicated health practitioner with experience and training in multiple systems of massage and massage therapy.

Cathy Evans

began practicing yoga 27 years ago at the age of 22. She holds a Senior Intermediate, Level III Iyengar teacher's certificate. Cathy is recognized both in the U.S. and Europe as a highly accomplished and exceptionally skilled instructor.

JoAnn Edwards

was a professional ballet dancer at the age of 15, and has
been studying Iyengar yoga since 1993. Today, she enjoys sharing the joy of movement and the beauty of yoga with others.

Mercedes Moore

has been a certified yoga instructor since 1997. Since then she has studied many different styles of yoga, dance, and exercise. She enjoys combining techniques from all three to create an ever evolving discipline with emphasis on core strength.

Mara Cooper

Mara Cooper graduated from Barnard College with a BA in Theatre.  She has been teaching theatre and movement to children since 1987 and yoga to children and adults since 1997.  Mara's teaching style blends elements of alignment based yoga with corrective movement therapy.

Jennifer Gold

Jennifer Gold has recently completed a two year Intensive Iyengar Yoga training program. Her teaching style emphasizes body awareness, alignment, and the integration of mindfulness and ease in your Hatha yoga practice and daily life.

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