Alex Julie (he/him) is an Awake in the Wild meditation teacher, 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.  He is a RYT-200 yoga instructor and has a background in regenerative economics and investing.  He is a director 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. 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 Denver, Colorado, the unceded territory of the Cheyenne, Ute, and Arapaho peoples.