meet alex.
With a decade of relational professional experience in higher education, Alex has developed a keen sense of how to both challenge and support individuals on their path toward achieving their dreams. Her master’s in higher education and student affairs included training in core competencies that are essential to coaching. Over time working with students of all ages and walks of life, she has honed her talents of deep listening, effective communication, and creative problem solving. Alex has participated and led numerous trainings and educational experiences on various topics including individual and team strengths, leadership development, and equity/inclusion. She has completed yoga teacher trainings and spiritual courses about intuition, tarot, and energy (Reiki I), which all inform her mindfulness & wellness focused approach to coaching and life.
my yoga journey
After dabbling in yoga for years, I began a regular practice in late 2016 as a salve for some low back tension brought on by a stressful new job. Slowly, my practice rippled into every facet of my life, smoothing out the rough edges I’d sharpened with negative self-talk and the invisible cages of modern society. After dabbling in yoga for years, I began a regular practice in late 2016. The studio became my sanctuary and I fell in love with the way I felt every time I rolled up my mat at the end of class.
In 2019, I received my 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher certification from the Maine Yoga School at that same studio - The Breathing Room in South Portland, Maine. In July 2022 I completed my Restorative Teacher Training at the Portland Yoga Project.
I try my absolute best to be in tune with the ideals that are represented in the yogic tradition. My teaching honors the legacy of the incredible wisdom of yoga that has been shared for centuries. I can’t wait to share my unique perspective on this tradition with you.
Alex lives in Maine where she was born and raised.
More facts about me:
I am obsessed with cats and have three: Ruth Bader Kittensburg, Sonia Kittehmayor, and Kittanji (Jiji) Brown Jackson.
I don’t drink coffee and I can’t start my day without lemon water with salt.
French fries are my faaaaavorite food and I don’t eat cheese unless it’s on pizza.
Rich relationships fuel my life - I am blessed with incredible friends and family. Good people are transformational. Find ‘em, keep ‘em.
I love thinking about the future, bold ideas, and inspiring people to trust themselves fully.
I believe in imperfect habits - I don’t practice yoga and meditation every day, so don’t imagine me as some zen being with a perfectly curated morning routine. That is sooo not me.
