Our Instructors

john beck

John is a Yoga teacher that teaches a practice through smiles and laughs. Started in 2012 as a teacher in Vinyasa and later studied in India to Receive his 500 hour in Hatha which is his favorite style other than Yin which he did an extention to learn and teach more. He found yoga in 2006 and later it helped him through practice and through AA to find sobriety. He teaches from his heart only to help others find the teacher within themselves! He loves the yoga sutras and philosophy so expect some yoga philosophy jokes in his class.

angelica barrera

Angelica loves to bring a fusion of both strengthening and softening to her classes. Authentic self-expression is always the invite! She holds space for students to slow down and center into intentional presence. She’s an advocate for being a loving witness to what unfolds, and empowers you to discover and release your truth as it arises. Angelica offers a safe space for yogis to both individually and collectively tune in and transform.

Angelica has been teaching yoga for 11 years, is Reiki and ThetaHealing certified, and has taught in Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Japan. She is deeply grateful for the practice, and for the opportunity to connect others with their body, their being, their healing and potential. When she’s not teaching, practicing or traveling, you can find her writing, singing or taking care of her 350+ goats and sheep. She brings a deep love and a genuine care that is contagious. Join her on the mat to enjoy a powerful, heart-centered practice.

amber martin

Amber is a heart centered yoga teacher and fitness instructor with a passion for helping others connect body and breath through the modality of movement. She discovered yoga in 2013 and has been committed to the practice ever since. After completing her yoga teacher training in Bali in 2017 she started teaching class based upon self awareness and always sprinkles in a bit of self love. She weaves her love for fitness, dancing and yoga into ethereal flows that will leave you feeling open in both body and heart.

dom cole

Dom is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher in yoga, yoga psychology and Yin Yoga. It’s hard to miss Dom’s deep passion for yoga and movement. For him yoga has become a foundation for body awareness, self inquiry, and transformation. After completing a life-changing cross country bicycle tour Dom felt motivated to follow his dreams of teaching movement practices that inspire the gift of Self Empowerment. He has since studied over 1,000 hours of yoga teacher training and shares this practice through the lens of authenticity. He is a gratitude specialist and believes that we all have unique ways to receive greatness in life.

allison delgado

Allison dove into the world of yoga post-college water polo with the focus of realigning and centering her body. In that process, Allison discovered the power of her breath and fell in LOVE! She received her 200 hour YTT at Spirit Yoga in Pacific Beach. Shortly after, Allison took her teachings to Taiwan where she started an outdoor ‘Yoga with Alli’ Meetup group at Da’an park in Taipei. Here she found her identity as a yogi, teaching/practicing yoga in nature. Since then she has been involved with Outdoor Yoga SF & Outdoor Yoga San Diego. Allison is a yogi, environmentalist, athlete, dancer, and lover of life! She portrays this variety in her teachings, encouraging confidence and vulnerability to show up in this world, like she does. Join her in the integration of your individuality to our interconnectedness as we breathe and move, unlocking our ultimate potential and inner peace.

You will most likely see Allison practicing yoga alongside you at reUnify.. or somewhere outside under the sun, with a big smile and warm energy, go say hi!

natalia rodriguez arango

Natalia Rodriguez Arango is a Colombian 1000+ hr Yoga Teacher & Holistic Health Coach whose curiosity, passion for learning and sharing have been the drive to her immersion and devotion to human psyche, movement and anatomy studies. Her devotion has illuminated her light as a leader.

Influenced mainly by Hindu tradition, with a dash of modern world, posture, breath & meditation are the root foundation of the teachings she offers which she has analyzed from different scopes of focus. She has led her classes, workshops, teacher trainings & mentorships in person and now digitally streaming world wide. You can catch her leading Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Restorative or Vinyasa or offering in depth lectures on energy body, respiration, or medical human anatomy.

She strongly believes Yoga, Meditation & movement are essential tools to master the art of living, She guides students toward mindfulness, aiding to cultivate a strong foundation as they dive into their own journey of transformation and growth.

Holding balanced energy in every session, Natalia invites the student to pause, honor their body & attune to the inner wisdom so they can find liberating movement, listen and observe. Natalia affirms daily intentional practice trains the mind, body & spirit to be in alignment and awakens higher levels of consciousness as well as personal potential.

The mood and theme of each class is a reflection and integration of her spiritual, fun, creative personality. A perfect blend of elements: movement analysis, breath awareness, meditation & healing vibrational sounds, empower the body and enable the mind to be present and remain focused while receiving all the therapeutic benefits during practice.

pat sperry

Pat Sperry is the founder of Flourish Well-Being. He is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Professional Executive and Personal Coach, Men’s Work Facilitator, and world traveler. With fourteen years of teaching experience including four years in India, China, and Southeast Asia, his commitment to practice paired with his playful and impassioned spirit makes him an approachable and impactful teacher. His mission is to serve and empower his communities to flourish by showing up as an example of embodied, integrated, and whole-hearted living.

coral weaver

Coral was introduced to yoga as a physical relief from spending hours staring into the treetops and quickly discovered that yoga means so much more than a physical experience. Through her independent yoga practice and eventually coming to join the ReUnify family, Coral has seen dramatic shifts in her inner world and a greater appreciation for the variety of experience in the outer world. Through breath, movement and mindful awareness, Coral dives deeper towards a sweet surrender for all that is. In her teaching, Coral likes to include elements of nature and guide her students to look within, feeling into the incredible connections that already exist.

brooke kettering

Through her studies, experience, and practice Brooke has developed a way of teaching that emphasizes breath awareness through physical movement, intelligent sequencing, and the opportunity to go deeper into one’s psychological world through introspection and objective observation of one’s thought processes. She teaches to people of all levels and always meets the practitioner where they’re at. She weaves all her passions—philosophy, music, psychology, and movement. Brooke recently moved back to San Diego after 5 years in Ojai, where she completed her hours toward marriage and family therapy licensure, and continued to teach yoga in the Ojai and Ventura communities. She recently began her 500 hour teaching certification through Yoga Medicine. She currently works full time as a therapist through the Youth Resiliency Center and teaches yoga when she can!

rusti gilbert

Rusti's journey with yoga as her map, began just over 6 years ago. At that time, her understanding of yoga was merely the asana practice and she was pretty intimidated to open her mind and heart to even that! What she has learned along the way, with the help of some pretty special teachers, is the importance of not only the physical practice, but the non-physical--- the mind, the breath and the intention in all aspects of life. As a teacher, her heart lies in creating a space for others to dive into their own intentions, their breath, and to live the best version of themselves inside & outside of the studio walls.

andres matthes

Andi is a lighthearted goofball from Germany who loves Excel spreadsheets!...and yoga :) Being a regular 9-5er as a Financial Analyst, he is a rare find in the yoga world. He also enjoys making music with his electric guitar, or mixing some deep techno tracks aka 'DJ Daddy's Home'. Otherwise, you'll find him on the tennis courts or in the water surfing. His teachings are strongly influenced by Mooji, who suggests a radical and direct approach to freedom by dissolving the 'small' self and its related personal problems and leaving you with what is left: pure awareness, free from all suffering. Andi completed his 200hr yoga teacher training in July 2020 at reunify Yoga and has been teaching since. Being the studio owner's husband, he gets to shed extra ego and is expected to complete Enlightenment within the next couple of weeks.

melanie bathgate

Melanie is a yoga instructor with a true love for the beginner’s mind. While her yoga practice began over 10 years ago as a high schooler in Northeast Ohio, she is still a newbie at heart. She brings a playful and curious attitude to each yoga class. In addition to her yoga experience, Mel has a background in sociology, trauma-informed care and working with neurodiverse populations.

Melanie completed her 200-hour training and Yin training at reUnify under the talented and knowledgeable Nikki Rae Bose. She weaves the tools of yoga into her life off of the mat, where you can find her caring for her two senior doggies, managing a speech therapy office, reading, and lounging on the beach.

nati von hausen

Nati is a practitioner of yoga for 10+ years and recently completed her 200 YTT at Reunify in 2023, this is when she began to integrate the philosophy and learnings of the Yoga Sutras into her daily practice and her offerings to the community. In 2024 she will also complete her 300hr YTT at Reunify. As a teacher she weaves fruitful flows with the rhythm of the breath so that students walk away feeling reconnected and empowered. As a student, she is constantly curious and continues to dedicate her self to improving, both physically and mentally.

Nati is passionate about how this practice can be a rediscovering and an uncovering of the forgotten aspects of our existence. Through the connection of breath, body, and spirit, students may begin to balance the self amidst the subtle and overt aspects of what looks to hook their attention. She puts this into action by guiding students with tranquility, intentions, and love so that they, with their own intuition, can return to a sense of clarity and peace.

When she’s not teaching or studying yoga, Nati is helping business all over the world with their carbon inventories. Helping with mitigating environmental impacts and expanding consciousness on our role for caring for planet Earth. She also is always game to volunteer and help local communities like house building in Baja, working with mutual aid orgs to help families in need, and cleaning up public spaces.

marguerite tyrell

In 1972, Marguerite left her very first yoga class feeling energized and rejuvenated physically and calm and centered mentally. Intrigued, she continued classes and enrolled in yoga teacher training to learn more about this amazing magical modality. Never intending to teach yoga, she began sharing with others who showed interest. This lead eventually to renting a dance studio and teaching classes.

After receiving classical yoga training in 1972, Marguerite has continued on the yoga path continually yearning to learn and understand more about the body-mind-spirit connection. Most of her
training has been the Iyengar method which focuses on attention to alignment with the use of props, and conscious use of breath to facilitate natural opening and release of the body.. She has taught
private and group classes at exclusive woman’s clubs in Boston, San Diego, and at the posh Golden Door in Escondido. Since 1998 she has taught at the San Diego YMCA and two yoga studios. When Covid hit, she shifted to teaching outdoor classes in a park at the request of her long time students.

Marguerite has grown to deeply appreciate the many benefits this gift of yoga provides, and in her sharing, hopes students will leave class feeling physically refreshed and rejuvenated, and mentally calm and centered.

amber mcbride

Originally from Long Island, NY Amber found yoga in 2012 and led her first yoga class 3 years later after completion of her first 200hr training. She commits herself to be a life long student of yoga. Amber has a BS in Health Sciences, E-RYT200, RYT300, and has hundreds of continuing education hours. She is currently enrolled in the 805hr Yoga Therapy program at The Soul of Yoga. Amber loves to guide Yoga Nidra, Restorative, Hatha, and sound healing experiences. Amber has facilitated thousands of group yoga sessions at substance use and mental health treatment centers across San Diego since 2021.

In Ambers classes you can expect a calm and inviting atmosphere where you can curiously explore your being on all levels. Amber acknowledges yoga as a vast spiritual practice with potential for meaningful psychological and physical benefits. You may leave feeling rejuvenated, calm, connected to self, and centered.

robin christ

Robin "Maa" Christ is a devoted yogini, movement artist, and spiritual guide whose life has been shaped by over five decades of immersive practice. Initiated into Surat Shabd Yoga (the Yoga of Sound and Light) in 1974, her path seamlessly bridges inner stillness and embodied expression. A former ballet dancer and teacher, she later wove her love for sacred movement into yoga, culminating in her signature "Dancing Light Yoga"—a lyrical fusion of classical Indian dance, ballet, and traditional asana.

As certified Experienced Anusara Yoga Teacher (ECAT), Robin has led 200-hour teacher trainings for nearly a decade, mentoring her students with warmth and wisdom. Her public classes are a tapestry of storytelling, devotional rituals, and meditative flow, closing with communal kirtan to honor yoga’s Bhakti roots. At the heart of her teaching is a reverence for yoga’s philosophical depths, inviting students to experience asana as a "moving prayer" and a gateway to the eternal Self.

Now in her 70s, Robin continues to innovate, offering "Sweet Saturday" and "Sacred Sunday" sessions at Ocean Beach’s Reunify Yoga Shala—where dynamic movement, dharma talks, and puja ceremonies converge. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of uniting spirit and form, tradition and creativity, discipline and joy.

henry valecillos

Henry entered the Yoga and Bodywork World in the city of Caracas in 2001 where he completely Certifications In Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu and reflexology after finishing his degree in business, he decides to go deeper in the studies of yoga, massage, healing, bodywork, and coaching, in the City of Honolulu, Hawaii, where he lived for 5 years Henry Became a Licensed Massage Therapist in the United States in 2005 graduating from Hawaii Massage Academy He learns different modalities such as Lomi Lomi massage, deep tissue, rehabilitation bodywork, Medical Massage, shiatsu and Thai massage. In 2006 he took his first Yoga teacher training at Open Space Yoga in the same time he completed his Life Coach Certifications in Hawaii Wellness institute, This experience changed his life in such a way that he gave up everything he had in Hawaii to pursue adventure in the country where Yoga is originated India. He lived in India for six months, where he visited many of the Ashrams. He learned about its culture, especially Yoga and Meditation. In 2010 He did the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training in the city of Madurai, India. He also finished a professional Certification Ayurveda and Aryu Yoga Massage and studied in Rasovai School in Morjin, Goa. He traveled all around India taking Yoga classes and learning more about Yoga. After India his love about bodywork took him to Thailand where he become a teacher of Thai Yoga massage graduation from the Thai Massage Teacher Training of ITM he also studied Thai Massage with Pichet Henry love Thai Massage and he has been teaching Thai Massage since 2011, He also travel to New York in 2013 he did many different workshops in the Jivamukti Yoga school of New York. Henry has taught classes and workshops all around Venezuela, Latin America, Spain and the United States. Henry teach Yoga Teacher trainings, Thai Yoga massage Certifications, integrative Yoga Bodywork Certifications, Vinyasa Yoga, Slow Flow, hands on adjustments, Special Vinyasa classes with specific focus as inversions, heart opening, hips, flexibility, arm balance, handstands, chakras and Yoga philosophy. He is also a Certified Pilates instructor and Acro Yoga Certified Teachers. Henry opened 2 Yoga Studios Yoga Spa Shanti, Merida, Venezuela 2010 currently open and Om Shanti Yoga Studio, Tijuana, Mexico 2020. He also teach and do Bodywork sessions in San Diego, California.

kat ellis

Deeply humbled by nature, music, and simple living, Kat draws inspiration from the rich lineages of yoga, the mysterious jungles of Peru, and her vibrant community. She considers herself an eternal student, seeking truth and harmony through yogic practice, artistic expression, and attuning to the rhythms of the natural world — our waters, our mountains, our winds, our forests, our people, our Spirit.

Born and raised on the East Coast, Kat pursued studies in psychology and art. After graduating, she embarked on a transformative journey across Southeast Asia, studying yoga in Ubud, Bali. Now finding her sanctuary on the West Coast in Ocean Beach, Kat is devoted to sharing the awakening powers of sound and yoga.

With over 600 hours of formal training, teaching since 2018, Kat continues to steep herself in the ancient roots of the yogic tradition, offering renderings relatable and practical for the present-day western human. She encourages challenging poses with an emphasis on alignment, breath, and heart-centered awareness.

Trained in sound healing, pranayama, mantra, meditation, yin, vinyasa, hatha, and Anusara, Kat brings a rich blend of flavors to her classes. She finds joy teaching asanas, believing they offer lessons in perseverance, surrender, and grace. For Kat, yoga includes, but also expands beyond postures — it is a path to unity within ourselves and the world around us. It’s a pause from the noise of modern life, inviting stillness, focus, and sensitivity to nature’s subtle language. Kat invites students to remember this oneness, guiding them in a ceremony of the heart.

Love all ॐ Serve all ॐ And dream extreme ॐ

alyssa allen

With her free spirit and lion heart, Alyssa is continuously humbled as a student of Yoga. She hasrecognized her practice as a reflection of her daily life; embracing constant reminders to integrate the breath through it all. She has taught, practiced, and trained nationwide and is ecstatic to be creating a home in the heart of San Diego. She has studied many different styles and paths of yogic tradition. This is revealed in her classes as she honors the importance of aligning the body, heart, and mind to absorb a sense of grace through these transformational experiences on and off the mat. Alyssa is a mommy and a full-time student working on finishing her Ayurvedic health and integrative wellness degree at MIU. It is her dharmic path to weave the teachings of yoga and ayurvedic sciences in an accessible manner for her community to thrive in optimal mental and physical health as well as positive abundance! Dhanyavad!

kaitlyn snyder

Kaitlyn Snyder is a yoga instructor who seeks to create a mindful space for students to explore their practice and connect with themselves. Her personal interests include slacklining, baking, spending time with the people she loves, and anything outdoors! Originally from Santa Cruz, CA, she moved to San Diego to attend SDSU in 2019!

She received her 200hr certification at Riffs under the incredibly talented Robin Christ, who has spent her life deeply immersed in the yogic teachings. With a background in Anusara Yoga and philosophy, advanced Asana, and meditation, Kaitlyn teaches playful and intentional classes to allow students to further their personal practice and continue the practice of yoga off of their mats.

ro sandoval

Ro is deeply connected to the community of this studio and received their 200hr and 300hr YTT under the guidance of Nikki Rae Bose. They have also completed training in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, and Pranayama at reUnify. With over 600 hours of formal training, Ro continues to embrace the learner’s mindset; they welcome humility into their own practice, acknowledging that this practice is a life-long process of learning and unlearning.

Ro was born and raised in Chiquimula, Guatemala but calls Memphis, TN their second home. Having grown up in environments where community is vital, Ro is passionate about sharing the philosophy of love and care as radical practices. Ro also brings an interdisciplinary perspective to their classes. As a trained neuroscientist, sex educator, and current master’s student in Marriage and Family therapy, Ro brings their knowledge from all of these fields to the mat and their teachings — it won’t be unusual for Ro to interweave concepts of relational healing, interconnectedness with nature, and community care with traditional yoga philosophy. Ro holds great respect and reverence for traditional Indigenous knowledge and encourages their students to honor the Indigenous practice of yoga through acknowledgement and gratitude of its roots and lineage.

You can find Ro gathering their energy through communing with nature, tending to their garden, creating ceramic sculptures, and of course, practicing at reUnify.

Christine Kent

Christine is a registered nurse and local surfer from San Diego, CA. She has over 500 hours of yoga teacher training in hatha, vinyasa and yin-originally obtaining her 200hr YTT at ReUnify in 2021 and her 300hr YTT in Rishikesh, India in 2025. Christine enjoys curating creative sequences interwoven with yogic philosophy and breathwork. Due to a personal history of multiple extreme sports injuries, she puts great emphasis on proper alignment with plenty of options to facilitate the needs of varying levels and abilities.

Christine has experience leading multiple surf and yoga retreats in Nicaragua and has also taught in the Mentawai islands in Indonesia. Having the ocean as one of her greatest teachers, expect to have plenty of ocean-meets-yoga philosophy blended into the practice.