The Nest’s Story

Hi, I’m Alexandra — yoga teacher, founder of The Nest, and a lifelong student of movement, mindfulness, and the science of well-being.

I was born in Kazakhstan — the Land of the Great Steppe — and spent my childhood between Central Asia and the United States. Later, I lived for many years in California as a young adult before eventually settling in France. That multicultural, in-between upbringing shaped how I see the world: curious, open, and always searching for what feels grounding, compassionate, and human.

I’ve been practicing yoga for over twenty years and completed my professional teacher training here in France, along with ongoing study in anatomy, functional movement, and evidence-based approaches to happiness and stress resilience. My many years in user experience design also shape how I teach: clear, intentional, and human-centered.

My classes blend dynamic flow with functional strength, breathwork, and modern well-being research. They’re thoughtfully sequenced, creative, and grounded in real life — including motherhood, injury, transitions, and the various seasons of being human.

At The Nest, I teach with the belief that yoga is meditation in motion: a way to return to presence, reconnect with yourself, and build sustainable strength from the inside out. My intention is to offer classes that are empowering, accessible, and joyful — a space where you can move with curiosity, breathe deeply, and let go of perfectionism.