Rey found his way to the mat to manage work stress and complement his lifting routine. What started as a physical practice quickly became an anchor for mental clarity and well-being.
In his classes, Rey guides students through intentional movement, breath, and creative flows. His classes offer a progressive build toward mindful heat and strength, leaving students feeling both grounded and energized. Rey’s teaching philosophy centers on the idea that the tools learned on the mat (such as mindfulness, resilience, and fortitude) are valuable resources for daily life. Through clear cues, he welcomes all levels, encouraging practitioners to explore the edges of their practice. Rey crafts an ethereal, atmospheric, and plucky playlist with engaging beats that allows students to simultaneously discover inner calm and physical energy.
Having lived all over the U.S. (NYC, South Florida, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island), Rey has called Austin home for the last four years. When he isn't teaching, he works in tech strategy and enjoys weightlifting, bouldering, running, and solo walks with a business or news podcast. Fun fact: Rey was an extra in a Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson movie, and no, it wasn't Wedding Crashers!
