“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” - The Bhagavad Gita
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” - The Bhagavad Gita
Alexa is an artist, mover, maker, yoga and movement teacher, birth doula, anatomy lover, and perinatal exercise specialist. She has been dancing her whole life and practicing yoga for over 20 years. Teaching, tutoring and mentoring have been part of Alexa’s life since 2005. She has taught visual art, creative movement, drama, dance, and yoga in a variety of settings to all ages from 3-years-old and up. Alexa has been training yoga teachers since 2016.
Alexa was introduced to yoga in 2001 after a hospitalization from a rare blood disorder. Through the practice of yoga, Alexa began a journey of relearning herself physically, emotionally and spiritually. This is why Alexa is so passionate about coming alongside people as they go through transformative experiences.
Throughout her years of practice, Alexa has explored various and lineages of yoga. She has experience teaching a variety of populations, ages, and ability levels. The emphasis in Alexa’s classes is on alignment, accessibility, personal power and connecting with self. Alexa is a relatable and compassionate teacher who is dedicated to meeting students where they are. She continues to learn and study to bring the latest research and techniques to students and clients.
Alexa offers birth doula services and in-person yoga classes in Portland, Oregon. Alexa is also involved in multiple yoga teacher training programs, and offers specialty workshops online and in-person throughout the year.