I believe in a non-dogmatic approach to yoga, movement, and life.
Through intuitive and wholesome living, we are able to realize our
true potential and discover what it means to live joyfully.

- Alex Joy

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An old soul with a young spirit, Alex believes in living life in the moment, guided by intuition and rooted in compassion. She fosters a non-dogmatic approach to yoga, movement, and life. Her classes are creative, mindfully sequenced, and always allow space for personal exploration and limitations. Expect to challenge your mental and physical barriers, smile, and walk away feeling harmonized.

Growing up as a jazz and ballet dancer, Alex always appreciated the self-expression and discipline of movement. Though she noticed many athletes, especially dancers, were injured, even immobilized, she accepted pain as a natural component of sport. However, in high school, complications from a peripheral neuropathy made an aggressive approach to movement unsuccessful. Heartbroken, she gave up dance and spent years searching for a new form of expression. When she discovered yoga, she was surprised that her body was receptive and the poses offered the mental freedom that dance once had. Breath work eased tension on her nerves, and practicing non-attachment taught her to seek something deeper than results. Yoga helped her let go of the fear of falling and the need to be perfect, ultimately inspiring her to help others overcome their own fears and weaknesses, on and off the mat.

Alex began teaching in 2011 and has been blessed to study with incredible teachers, including Annie Carpenter, Bianca Fearon and Liz Arch. She is a RYT 500, E-RYT 200. She is a 300 hr SmartFLOW® instructor and is certified in AYFit and Primal Yoga® Flow. Additionally, she has completed trainings in thai massage and acroyoga. More importantly, she considers herself a lifelong learner. For her, yoga is about more than handstands and putting your feet on your head; It is about connecting mind and body, and that is unique to each individual. We all come to the mat with different challenges, and by honoring where we are each day, we grow stronger.



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E-RYT 500— Experienced 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance
300 HR Smart Flow Yoga Instructor
AYFIT® (AcroYoga Fitness) Certified Teacher
Primal Yoga® Flow Certified Teacher

Graduate of Myofascial Release, Myoyin, and Spine Anatomy Training 65HR with Jo Phee, 2019

Graduate of Chinese Medicine, Hip Anatomy, and Meridian Yin 65HR with Jo Phee, 2019

Graduate of 400+ HR SmartFlow Yoga with Annie Carpenter, 2016-2020

Graduate of AYFit Teacher Training with Jason Nemer, Los Angeles, CA 2016

Graduate of Primal Yoga® Flow 100HR Teacher Training with Liz Arch, Los Angeles, CA 2015

Graduate of Yin Yoga 50HR Training with Bianca Fearon, Los Angeles, CA 2014

Graduate of Power Yoga 200HR Training with Bianca Fearon, Santa Monica, CA 2013

Completed Thai Massage Training with Sarah Yovovich and Sonia Pelzer, Hollywood, CA 2017

Completed Yoga Tune Up® Immersion with Jill Miller, Santa Monica, CA 2016

Completed AcroYoga® Solar Immersion with Jason Nemer and Sonia Pelzer,
Los Angeles, CA 2016

Completed AcroYoga® Elemental Immersion with Jason Nemer and Casey Stroud, Los Angeles, CA 2016

& Completed Numerous Other Trainings, Workshops, and Trainings

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