She has been teacher certified by renowned instructor Rodney Yee, by Richard Rozen, contributing editor for Yoga Journal, and Jimamukti trained Collen Saidmain. Alina�s training also includes work with DrJamie Naughright, athletic trainer for professional athletes and dynamic anatomy teacher. As well as Anatomy workshops at the Iyengar Institute in NYC. She is featured in the Mayo clinic videos for therapeutic yoga. Alina has a background in dance, she began her career with American Ballet Theatre. After 12 years with ABT she joined the Broadway cast of Phantom of the Opera.