200 Hour Teacher Training

Vinyasa & Yin Yoga

Lead By Rex Dean Villena. Nazli Takesh for Sound Baths & Kate Beckel for Trauma Informed Yoga

Starts April 26 · Pacific Beach, San Diego

Begins April 26 30 — Pacific Beach, San Diego 8 spots left · Attend 12pm Sunday class & YTT info session

Sign up for Class & YTT INFO

This isn’t just about becoming a certified teacher.

It’s about building a foundation you can trust — in your body, your voice, and your ability to guide others with care.

We focus on:

  • Trauma sensitivity and nervous system awareness

  • Yin and Vinyasa as complementary tools

  • Sequencing, cueing, and space-holding that supports healing

You’ll learn in a small group (maximum 8 students) with close mentorship.

Before applying, you’re invited to take class with Rex and join a 1:30 PM info session any Sunday.

🗓 Weekly sessions: Sundays | 1:15 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Union Yoga, Pacific Beach
🧘 Includes:

  • Unlimited yoga for 10 months

  • 1 sauna session per month

  • Private gym + workspace access

  • Yoga Alliance certificate

  • Sound bath module with Nazli Takesh

  • Trauma-informed education with Kate Beckel (Prison Yoga Project)

  • Cohort Size
    Union Yoga Teacher Training is intentionally capped at 8 students to preserve depth, safety, and individualized mentorship.

    If additional senior faculty join the training, the cohort may expand to a maximum of 10 students.


    💬 Scholarships and sliding scale options available

Who we are.

Union Yoga is more than just a yoga studio – it is a sanctuary for healing, community, and growth.

What Students Say

  • “Union was a sacred space for me after a year off drugs and alcohol. Rex intuitively channels each pose and knows what his students need. It was a breath of fresh air for my soul.”

    Patricia Garth

  • “I’ve practiced yoga for 20 years, but it wasn’t until I met Rex that I felt I’d come home. His approach to the Eight Limbs and trauma-informed teaching changed how I understand this practice.”

    Therese Sage

  • “After a year-long near-death experience, I needed a space that could hold my vulnerability. Union Yoga welcomed me as I was — raw, healing, and complex. The classes, the sound healing, the care… all of it helped me come back to myself.”

    Pooja, Cancer survivor

  • “From Yin Yoga classes to teacher training, I’ve always felt seen and supported at Union — not just by Rex, but by the message he’s building through this community.”

    Stella Felice

Our Values

Inclusivity & Diversity

Yoga is for every body, every background, and every journey. We welcome students of all colors, ages, genders, and abilities.

Trauma Sensitivity

All of our instructors are trained in trauma-sensitive yoga, ensuring that classes feel safe, supportive, and accessible.

Affordability & Accessibility

We provide sliding scale pricing and discounted memberships for students, seniors, healthcare professionals, and individuals in recovery.

Application for YTT