Scott was born in the Philippines and raised in Southern California. He completed his first 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2013 with no intention of becoming a teacher. "The call" came when a beloved friend/fellow yoga teacher invited Scott fill-in for her and the rest is history. A decade after his first yoga teacher training, he revisited a beginner's mindset by completing a second 200-hour yoga teacher training in March of 2023.

As a lifelong student Scott also enjoys learning about plants, languages, and what it takes to live a good life. He currently lives in Temecula, CA with his longtime partner, a cat, a dog, and a plethora of houseplants