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About Jeanie
Jeanie Carlstead is the Founder and Director of La Jolla Yoga Center. Jeanie is not only a well-respected yoga teacher and mentor; she has also been an active part of the local yoga community for over twenty-five years. Jeanie and her husband Jeff are long-time residents of La Jolla, parents of four beautiful children, and newly empty-nesters.
Jeanie began teaching yoga so that she could share the same gift of peacefulness, health, and joy that she experienced. As a teacher, she saw such incredible shifts in people's lives that she wanted to extend this offering and have an even greater influence on the community that she loves. Out of this passion came the inspiration for the La Jolla Yoga Center.
In addition to her 22 years of yoga and study of mind-body disciplines, Jeanie holds degrees from UCSD in history and psychology (Magna Cum Laude). She specializes in understanding the process of transformation, heightened levels of consciousness, the experience of being fully alive, and the process of creating freedom. She is presently writing a book entitled, "The Everyday Wisdom of Yoga."
Jeanie created and continues to teach the Bishop's High School yoga and meditation program. Jeanie co-created and co-taught the Prana Yoga Vinyasa Teacher's Training and has now created a new Teacher Training. She continues to teach and influence many teachers with her grace-filled presence, skillful guidance, and depth of wisdom.
Jeanie was the recipient of San Diego Business Journal's, Total Excellence in Management award and a finalist in their Business Woman of the Year Award. She and her husband and partner in their hotel, Jeffrey, have received over 30 awards for their high levels of quality, service, and community outreach, including Hotel of the Decade.
Jeanie has always been committed to delivering the highest level of quality and service out of a deep respect and caring for people. Jeanie's 22 years of yoga, her background in guest service, event planning, and trainings, and her 25 years serving the community philanthropically make her well suited to bring this beautiful offering to San Diego.




For Our Out-of-Town Visitors
Stay at our award-winning hotel - Hampton Inn San Diego / Kearny Mesa
Hampton Inn San Diego / Kearny Mesa is located in one of the country's most vibrantly beautiful cities and is the finest of all the hotels by SeaWorld. Recipient of Hampton Inn's "Inn of the Decade" and San Diego's "Finest Service Award," our hotel is a relaxing bastion of affordability.
Located only a short drive from all of San Diego's thrilling attractions, Hampton Inn offers our guests close proximity to La Jolla, SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo and miles of California's golden beaches and the exotic excitement of Mexico.
Jeanie and her husband Jeff have owned and operated Hampton Inn
San Diego / Kearny Mesa for many years and maintain a high level of quality and service. We invite you to experience our hospitality and look forward to welcoming you to the San Diego area!
Hampton Inn
San Diego / Kearny Mesa
5434 Kearny Mesa Road
San Diego, CA 92111-1303
(858) 292-1482
Please ask for Myrna McDow. Mention La Jolla Yoga Center for preferred rates.

