ALYONA ALEGRIA, E-RYT 500
Yoga Teacher • Meditation Facilitator • Teacher Trainer
Based in Bali, Indonesia, Available April 2026
Professional Summary
E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and teacher trainer with over 18 years of international teaching experience across the United States, Europe, Central America, and Asia. Rooted in alignment-based Hatha and breath-centered Vinyasa, with strong experience in Yin and integrated Yin–Hatha formats designed to support deep reset and sustainable practice.
Experienced in retreat environments, immersive study settings, and long-term practice containers. Known for grounded presence, emotional steadiness, and the ability to meet both beginners and experienced practitioners with clarity and structure.
Committed to helping students take one practical step forward through consistent, well-guided practice.
Core Teaching Areas
• Alignment-based Hatha Yoga
• Breath-centered Vinyasa
• Yin Yoga
• Yin–Hatha integrated formats
• Restorative Yoga
• Pranayama
• Guided Meditation
Meditation Background
• Vipassana meditation retreat (Hawaii)
• Art of Living meditation intensive (India)
• One year structured mantra-based meditation practice
• Ongoing daily seated practice
Professional Experience
Lead Teacher Trainer — 500HR Yoga Teacher Training
2023–2025
Lead faculty guiding advanced trainees through structured study and personal integration. Taught alignment methodology, intelligent sequencing, pranayama, restorative principles, teaching methodology, hands-on assists, and practicum mentorship.
International Yoga Teacher & Mentor
2008–Present
Over 18 years teaching private and group classes internationally, including retreat environments. Experience leading twice-daily classes, supporting mixed-level groups, and structuring multi-day retreat progressions.
Kula Yoga Project — New York City
Faculty Teacher | 2011–2019
Delivered structured Hatha–Vinyasa classes influenced by Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions, emphasizing intelligent sequencing, prop use, and hands-on assists.
YogaWorks — New York
Instructor | 2011–2015
Open-level Vinyasa instruction within a nationally recognized studio system.
Education & Advanced Training
• E-RYT 500
• 300HR Advanced Study — Nikki Costello (2014)
Alignment, Sequencing, Restorative Yoga & Pranayama (Iyengar-informed)
• 75HR Advanced Kula Training — Alignment & Sequencing (2013)
• 200HR Kripalu Yoga Certification (2010)
• 200HR Yoga to the People (2008)
Academic Background
New York University
BFA Art History
Double Minor in Photography and Philosophy
Personal Qualities
• Emotionally grounded and resilient
• Comfortable in immersive and remote retreat environments
• Team-oriented and adaptable
• Clear communicator
• Committed to disciplined daily practice