Lara Eisenberg has many years of experience as a Youth Counselor and Yoga Instructor, in San Diego.  She holds dual Masters degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. Lara is a certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation teacher and Integrative Yoga Therapist.

Lara will be teaching “Jewish Yoga” at Temple Beth Israel.  She combines the practice of yoga (using body and breath) with Jewish values and traditional and mystical Jewish wisdom. Students experience themselves through the study of meditation, Jewish wisdom and yoga. The wisdom from these two traditions helps  to integrate mind, body and soul. Please visit www.torahyoga.com to learn more. Students will learn techniques to improve concentration, self-regulate and manage strong emotions. Gaining strength and deeper awareness of self leads to an increase in self-confidence.

Lara has a vision of world peace and feels one must find it within first.  She is passionate about teaching youth how to use their inner resources to cope with life’s challenges.

Alexandra Simon recently relocated to San Diego from Jacksonville, Florida where she taught high school Spanish and tutored elementary school students in reading. She has her B.A. in Spanish from Florida State University and is a professionally certified teacher in the state of Florida and will soon hold her California credential. Alexandra begins the Master’s program in Latin American Studies at SDSU this fall where she plans to research the Jewish Dominican population. She also enjoys theatre, arts & crafts, going to the movies, and traveling. Mrs. Simon is excited to share her passion for teaching with the religious school students at Beth Israel!