
"You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean." -Alan Watts

Hi, I'm Alex.
Childhood me was an extraordinarily imaginative and zestful little being. I engaged with life like I was the main character of a fantasy novel; running through the woods like a little forest elf, talking to animals, pretending to be a magic wielding sorceress, and exploring creepy dark hallways thrilled by the chance to experience something supernatural.
Fast forward to adult me and you'll meet a slightly more practical, grounded version of the above, but that lust for magic is still there...and it's probably why I fell so gleefully hard into the worlds of Yoga and Tantra, because they are systems that allow you to truly experience magic in the real world.
Apart from wishing I was Yennefer of Vengerberg or Arwen Undómiel, I am unwaveringly fulfilled by a few things: learning about sex & relationships, teaching about sex & relationships, and self-improvement combining western(modern psychology) + eastern(ancient spirituality) approaches.
emeraldhayley is genuinely an amalgamation of my love to share all of the above with as many people as I can.

My Academic Journey
After studying Psychology at the University of Alberta, I moved across the world, travelling all throughout New Zealand(yes, because of LOTR), Thailand, and Vietnam. During my time abroad, I fell in love with yoga and the profound internal shifts I’d begun experiencing through my practice. Upon returning to Canada, I expanded my affinity for yoga by completing my first 200-hour teacher training. I later travelled to Bali for further certification in a 300-hour training specializing in yoga’s influence on death, sexuality, and wealth. Soon after, I received my Trauma-Informed certification through a remarkable program on healing sexual trauma through yoga. My education in yoga has furthered through specialized trainings in meditation, yin, and anatomy. Feeling inspired by the influence of eastern practices and spirituality on sexual healing and empowerment, I enrolled in the VITA training program, a comprehensive certification program resulting in the credential of Sex & Relationship Coach. I spent 2+ years immersed in the teachings of western psychology (academically exposed to the theories and application of CBT, IFS, Gestalt therapy, and Attachment theory) and a deep dive into the eastern tradition of Tantra, along with elements of Taoism and Buddhism.
"That distant blue, that's me and you."
-Architects
