Meet Our Founder

Alex Artymiak

E-RYT 500

Alex is a dedicated yoga, meditation, and breath work teacher, as well as a sound facilitator trained under David Shemesh. After years in Santa Monica, Alex has made Old Chatham home with his family. What began as a pursuit of strength, balance, and flexibility to enhance his surfing soon evolved into a deeper exploration of the mind-body connection. Alex quickly realized that yoga offers more than just physical benefits—it’s a powerful tool for personal transformation.

To Alex, yoga is an energetic practice that unfolds through the body. This philosophy informs his teaching style, where awareness and sensation take center stage alongside technique and form. In his classes, Alex intuitively guides students to explore greater depth and connection within themselves.

Since completing his first teacher training in 2011, Alex has committed his life to studying yoga. With over 7,000 classes taught, retreats led around the world, and lectures on yogic philosophy and meditation in teacher trainings, his experience is vast. His personal mantra, “Keep your spine long, your breath strong, and your mind on,” serves as a reminder for clarity and presence, both on and off the mat.