Friday, June 6th, 2014 Issue 23, Volume 18.

Ayoga class at Carlsbad State Beachon June 7aims to benefit the bodies of its participants as well as the lives of foster children in Temecula.

Yoga instructor Susiana Lechiara of Murrieta is teaching theone-hourmorning class for free, but asking participantsto makeadonationif they wishto Rancho Damacitas Childrens Homes.Shes raisingfunds for the organizationbecause she loves children and wants to help onesin foster care.

People interested in attendingthe classcan meetLechiaraat 8:30 a.m.in front of24 Hour Fitness in Temeculaand carpool to the beach. She said participants shouldbring a beach towel, sunglasses, walking shoes,water andsandwiches.

"Yoga at the beach is a fun, fun class for all," Lechiarasaid."Its open to anybody. Its a family event."

Sheused to offermonthly yoga classes at the beach fromMay toOctober, butstopped lastyear to devote more timeto Collective Scents,ahandmade soy candle and natural productsbusiness thatshe and her husband launchedin2012.

"Our online business took off and runningitrequires tremendous energy,"Lechiara explained. She planson having an annualYoga at the Beachclassstarting this year.

Lechiara, originallyfrom Java Island, Indonesia,has been practicing yoga for over 20 years.Shedeveloped an interest in it when she met an Indian yoga teacher in 1989. Shestudied withthe teacher for a while, but stopped when she became toobusy with workand children to attend classes.In 2004, Lechiaramoved from Long Beach to Temeculaand then to Murrieta in 2009.

"When my children and I moved to Temecula, I saw the opportunity to learn yoga well enough to teach it,"she said. "I have been a teacher since 2006 and love it."

Shescertified through Yoga Fit and the Advertisement [ Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary ] Arthritis Foundation and hastaught at several fitnessorganizations, including 24 Hour Fitness, Sweat Cardio & Yoga,Power Pro Fitnessand Isvara Yoga. She also taught for the City of Murrieta at its library and is currently teaching free classes at the Sun City Library. She offers private lessons as well.

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Yoga at the beach class to benefit foster children at Rancho Damacitas