Alex Bovkis was certified as a Classical Yoga Teacher in the summer of 2004. Since then she has taken advanced teachers training and is now qualified as an E-RYT 500, which translates as Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. This high level of qualification is required in order to train yoga teachers. She is currently a part of faculty at the Body Therapies Registered Yoga Teachers training school in Dundas. Having close to a thousand training hours and over 2000 teaching hours behind her , she continues to explore this incredible path of yoga further. She continues to study with several different teachers from different yoga styles and trains in encompassing both the breadth and the depth of yoga. Her newest path is the study of Sanskrit language, in which the ancient Yoga Sciptures were written. Alex teaches in various locations in Hamilton, and at her own studio, Shanti Yoga Studio, on Main and Locke St.. Her classes are geared towards relaxation and release of stress, calming of the mind and opening the body. She invites her students to use their yoga practice to gain insights into their patterns and habits, discovering and becoming more conscious of hidden layers in their personality. Please refer to her Class Schedule  page for detailed times, locations and fees for all classes. Even though her classes are grouped into sessions, you can join at any time. Your fees will be pro-rated to the end of that particular session. From time to time Alex runs workshops and retreats. Descriptions can be found on her Workshops  page. If you are interested in holding a retreat or a workshop, please contact Alex to set it up. Each workshop is unique, answering the needs of a particular group. She holds private and semi-private classes either at her studio or at client's home. Home visits are by referral only. You can reach Alex either by e-mail: info@yogawithalex.com or leave a message at 905-389-3683.