About
Ernesto R. Alicea is a yoga instructor based in the Northern New Jersey / New York City metro area. Ernesto's yoga practice began in 2013 when he was first exposed to yoga at a bikram yoga class. From then on he has devoted his life to his yoga practice and teaching the benefits of yoga to students of all ages and abilities.
He believes that for all students, yoga can be used to challenge and restore the body through alignment, focus, and breath. He loves to blend moves and sequences from many different lineages of yoga to bring peace to the body and stillness to the mind. In his classes, Ernesto blends dynamic movement and static postures for a well-rounded yogic experience.
Ernesto's specialities include yoga classes tailored to children and senior citizens.
Private Sessions
Private yoga sessions may be scheduled to your convenience! Each session includes 75 minutes of guided practice and personalized flows. Private sessions may split between multiple students.
Training
HATHA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: 200 HOUR
YOGA SYNTHESIS WITH RAJI THRON, 2014-2015
Studies at Yoga Synthesis included asanas (postures), history, intelligent sequencing, mantras, meditations and yogic philosophy. Raji's knowledge of yoga is only exceeded by his passion for teaching. Ernesto learned the nuances and lineages between different yoga styles, and how they can be integrated into his own teaching style.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: 300 HOUR
JAIPURE WITH MARCIE WALLACE & LORYN RIGGIOLA, 2016
A 300 hour Teacher training focused on Philosophy and Physical yoga practice. Ernesto learned the art of adjusting and sequencing for Iyengar-Vinyasa Style yoga under the guidance of Marcie and Loryn. Sections on anatomy were covered by Dr. Lori S Zucker PT, DPT. Other topics included Sanskrit, ethics, meditation, adjustments, philosophy and spiritual texts.