Alan Benavidez

Alan Benavidez is a native San Diegan and an active-duty Sailor with a diverse background in fitness.  An avid runner, weightlifter, CrossFitter he has now found his divine purpose through yoga. He started his yoga journey at Namaste Fitness in Chula Vista, CA and recently completed a 50 hour Rocket Yoga Teacher Training with Patrick McCleaf.  Alan is headed to Yokosuka, Japan where he intends to bring yoga to his Sailors to increase mindfulness and balance in a physically and mentally demanding environment.

His teaching philosophy is to meet you on the mat wherever you are in your yoga journey and to teach and learn from each other.