Alex Julie

Alex Julie (he/him) is an Awake in the Wild meditation teacher and Work That Reconnects facilitator, specializing in contemplative nature practice. He received EcoSattva training through One Earth Sangha, as well as EcoDharma training at the Rocky Mountain EcoDharma Retreat Center, and currently training in Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy through the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies. He is a RYT-200 yoga instructor and has a background in regenerative economics and investing. He is a director and co-founder of the Mind Body Ecology Institute.

Alex is a PADI Rescue Diver, with over 25 years of experience. He is developing a first-of-its-kind Underwater Meditative Immersion program (UMI), launching in 2024.

Alex draws his inspiration from wild spaces and believes our stories of separation from the Earth lie at the heart of the twin mental health and climate crises. He is active within the conscious dance community and is a Buddhist practitioner. 

Alex draws his inspiration from wild spaces and believes our stories of separation from the Earth lie at the heart of the twin mental health and climate crises. As a cis, white man, he is committed to lifelong learning in social justice and equity.

In his free time, Alex enjoys backpacking with his son and dog, writing poetry and playing music. Alex lives in the South Platte watershed, Denver, Colorado, the unceded territory of the Cheyenne, Ute, and Arapaho peoples.