Alex Auder, director of Magu Yoga, was recently included on a list of America's 100 most influential yoga teachers (she was in the top 25!): sonima.com.  Alex is a native New Yorker who grew-up in the Chelsea Hotel with her mother, Viva (an Andy Warhol Superstar), and her sister, the actress, Gaby Hoffmann.  She is very excited to bring her 20 years of teaching experience (almost half of her life!) to Philadelphia. Known as one of NYC’s preeminent teachers, she has developed a keen eye and a genuinely authentic and original voice.  She began her teaching career in 1996 at Jivamukti Yoga Center and at her own studio in Rhinebeck, NY (now Satya Yoga). During her years in Upstate NY, she studied closely with her Vedanta teacher, Shubraji, who continues to deeply influence her teaching and her practice.

Over the last 10 years Alex had been teaching out of her own studio in the WestVillageYoga (critics pick in NY Magazine) and as a senior teacher at Kula Yoga Project until she recently moved to Mt Airy.

Informed by 20 years of studying various movement modalities including ballet, Iyengar Yoga, Kula Yoga, the work of Nevine Michaan (among others), Body-Mind Centering, & Somatics, Alex has developed a keen eye and a genuinely authentic, irreverent, and original voice.  Her classes are known for the graceful integration of clear and precise alignment cues, intelligent sequencing based on stability and functional movement, Somatics, vedantic philosophy, and generous hands-on assists. 

Alex co-leads a summer retreat at Kripalu, teaches a monthly "Masters Class" at Kula Yoga Project, leads the sections of Kula 200 hour TT called: "Relevant Dharma Talk" & "The Art of Adjustments," and leads her own 75 hour advanced Teacher Training at Magu Yoga called “The Eye of the Teacher".

Alex Auder, director of Magu Yoga, was recently included on a list of America's 100 most influential yoga teachers (she was in the top 25!):&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sonima.com/yoga/100-most-influential-yoga-teachers-in-america-2016/">sonima.com</a>.&nbsp; Alex is a native New Yorker who grew-up in the Chelsea Hotel with her mother, Viva (an Andy Warhol Superstar), and her sister, the actress, Gaby Hoffmann.&nbsp; She is very excited to bring her 20 years of teaching experience (almost half of her life!) to Philadelphia. Known as one of NYC&rsquo;s preeminent teachers, she has developed a keen eye and a genuinely authentic and original voice.&nbsp; She began her teaching career in 1996 at Jivamukti Yoga Center and at her own studio in Rhinebeck, NY (<a href="http://satyayogacenter.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">now Satya Yo</a><a href="http://satyayogacenter.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ga</a>).&nbsp;During her years in Upstate NY, she studied closely with her Vedanta teacher,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.namahom.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubraji</a>,&nbsp;who continues to deeply influence her teaching and her practice.
Over the last 10 years Alex had been teaching out of her own studio in the&nbsp;<a href="http://wellandgood.com/2010/03/15/home-schooled-a-yoga-teachers-west-village-apartment-is-her-classroom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WestVillageYoga</a>&nbsp;(critics pick in&nbsp;<a href="http://nymag.com/listings/beauty/west-village-yoga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NY Magazine</a>)&nbsp;and as a senior teacher at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kulayoga.com/kula/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kula Yoga Project&nbsp;</a>until she recently moved to Mt Airy.
Informed by 20 years of studying various movement modalities including ballet,&nbsp;Iyengar Yoga, Kula Yoga, the work of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.katonahyoga.com/instructors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevine Michaan</a>&nbsp;(among others), Body-Mind Centering, &amp; Somatics, Alex has developed a keen eye and a genuinely authentic, irreverent, and original voice.&nbsp; Her classes are known for the graceful integration of clear and precise alignment cues, intelligent sequencing based on stability and functional movement, Somatics, vedantic philosophy, and generous hands-on assists.&nbsp;
Alex co-leads a summer retreat at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kripalu.org/program/view/KYHI-151/camp_kula" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kripalu</a>,&nbsp;teaches a monthly "Masters Class" at Kula Yoga Project, leads the sections of Kula 200 hour TT called: "Relevant Dharma Talk" &amp; "The Art of Adjustments," and leads her own 75 hour advanced Teacher Training at Magu Yoga called &ldquo;The Eye of the Teacher".

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Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world.
From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire.
With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime. 
Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things.
Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

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