Hi, I’m Alexis.

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My journey with yoga began when my mother gifted me my first yoga mat and a book of asanas when I was a teenager, though it wasn’t until 2015 that I developed a consistent practice. After her passing in 2018, yoga became my anchor, grounding me through the waves of my grief. I vividly remember having the realization that I wanted to teach yoga while resting in savasana at a studio in Los Angeles, where I lived at the time. Yoga had been a steady source of comfort to me, and I felt a deep calling to share it with others.

In early 2020, I earned my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Little did I know the pandemic would soon delay my plans to begin teaching! In 2023, after eight years on the West Coast, I returned to my birthplace, Chicago, where I now live with my young family.

In 2025, I completed my 80-hour Pre- and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Certification and have since enjoyed supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. That same year, I also launched a collection of miniature clay yogi sculptures which I have continued to build on, branching out into clay florals and other tiny treasures as well.

Blending my love of music with my passion for yoga, I infuse my classes with chimes, vocals, and the soothing tones of sound bowls. My intention is to create a serene, uplifting space, and I warmly welcome students of all abilities to join me on the mat, where they are invited to connect more deeply with themselves.