Meet Our Teachers
Alex Schatzberg
Born and raised in Marin County, California, an American hub for spiritual and natural living, Alex began practicing yoga and meditation when he was 18 years old. After moving east to attend NYU, he started teaching and practicing yoga in New York City, which he has continued to do daily since 2006. Dissatisfied with the ubiquitous and corporate yoga studio environments in New York, Alex opened New Vibe Yoga in the East Village in 2014, in a townhouse on East 2nd Street. In 2017, he relocated the studio to its current location at 9 Saint Marks Place, the same street his grandfather was born on almost 100 years prior. His intention is to provide the community with a home for an authentic and therapeutic approach to yoga. Alex has had the pleasure of studying closely and training with some of the West's early adopters of classical yoga, including Christine Hoar, David Williams, Guy Donahaye, Ruth Lauer-Manenti, and has attended special workshops and classes with countless others, including Nancey Gilgoff, Maty Ezraty, David Life, and Sharon Gannon. Alex is grateful to his Sanskrit teacher, Kiki Flynn, for imbuing him with the knowledge of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and his Ashtanga teacher, Christine Hoar, for introducing him to the principles of Ayurveda. He is also inspired by the teachings of Baba Hari Das, Dr. Shankaranarayana Jois, Dr. M.A. Jayashree, and Dr. Vasant Lad. Alex practices the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd series of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and maintains a daily kriya, meditation, and mantra practice. He has taught publicly at premier yoga centers as well as to private clients, corporate groups, and celebrities. Alex is also grateful to his art teacher, Eugene Gregan, and his wife, Beverly, for their teachings in elevating everyday life from mundane to magic! In 2018, Alex developed the New Vibe Yoga Fundamentals of Ashtanga Training Program and wrote his first book “New Vibe Yoga – Training Manual.” When he teaches, Alex hopes to help people discover yogic tools to reduce stress, create harmony in their lives, optimize their performance, & experience inner peace.
Angeliq Brock
Raised in the southern side of Georgia, Angeliq Aje is a multidisciplinary artist with expanded experience in all genres of movement. Angeliq studied commercial dance at Pace University and is a professional dancer with twenty years of training experience. In 2018, she began a career teaching dance in New York City to students, professionals, and celebrities. Her yoga journey began in 2017 with the study of kemetism and Kemetic Yoga. Angeliq began practicing at New Vibe Yoga in 2022 and in 2023 completed a 200-Hour training & teaching apprenticeship with founder Alex Schatzberg. Angeliq is excited to share the wisdom embedded within the principles of Ashtanga Yoga.
Eden Amare
Born and raised in Ethiopia, Eden Amare has been practicing yoga for the last decade while living and working in New York City. In 2018, she discovered New Vibe Yoga and has been studying under the guidance of Alex Schatzberg ever since. Eden has completed the New Vibe Yoga 200-Hour Training, twice, and a 100-Hour New Vibe Yoga Online Course. She loves the physicality of the asana practice and the practicality of the Ashtanga Yoga philosophy. Ashtanga has been a beautiful grounding technique that has brought so much joy and tranquility into her life. Eden is happy to share the light of this yoga with others and looks forward to meeting you in class. Namaste.
