Meet Alicia

Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.

My teaching journey began like many others: with pain. Back pain brought me to yoga over 20 years ago, and what I discovered was far more potent than physical relief. I learned how movement, breath, and awareness can shift the nervous system, soften stress patterns, and support healing at every level.

As I continued my training, I became deeply drawn to trauma-informed yoga therapy and the profound role the nervous system plays in our well-being. And then, like so many women, I faced pelvic floor challenges of my own — including the “sneeze-pee” that can happen after having multiple children and overactivity that comes from trauma. Creating a custom practice for myself not only improved my symptoms but sparked a passion for this often-taboo area of the body.

The more I studied, worked with clients, and listened to their stories, the more I recognized how closely pelvic health is tied to anxiety, back pain, chronic tension, and lived experience. My background in these areas naturally came together, shaping the therapeutic programs I offer today.

Every day, I’m grateful for the privilege of sitting with others — holding space as they reconnect with their bodies, rediscover their own inner wisdom, and learn gentle, sustainable ways to support their healing.

Training & Professional Background

Professional Credentials

Alicia Cuglietta, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, TIYT

• Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)
  International Association of Yoga Therapists
• E-RYT 500 & YACEP
  Yoga Alliance
• TIYT — Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher
  Sundara Yoga Therapy (Integral Yoga Therapy specialty)

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Yoga Therapy Training & Lineage

Alicia’s therapeutic approach is grounded in more than two decades of advanced study across:

• Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) — in-depth training in anatomy, chronic pain, anxiety regulation, and adaptive movement
• Trauma-informed and nervous system–based practices, blending modern somatic principles with traditional yoga
• Pelvic health & women’s wellness — specialty training with leaders such as Leslie Howard and other pelvic-focused clinicians
• Mind–body neurophysiology, including Yoga Nidra, NSDR, and breath-centric approaches to down-regulation
• Meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation-based practices, expanded over 25 years of continuous teaching and study

Her lineage honors classical Yoga Nidra traditions, modern therapeutic adaptations, and evidence-informed mind–body research.

Her work integrates yoga therapy, somatic awareness, breath-based tools, and accessible movement to support long-term healing and self-regulation.

She offers:

• Private yoga therapy sessions
• Specialized pelvic floor support
• Group classes and community programs
• Continuing education for yoga teachers and therapists
• Online courses and professional mentoring

Teaching Philosophy

Alicia’s approach weaves together compassionate, trauma-sensitive teaching with clear therapeutic intention. Her work emphasizes:

• Predictability and nervous-system safety
• Accessibility for all bodies
• Evidence-informed practices
• Restorative, breath-centered methods
• Empowering students to develop their own healing agency

Her work supports students, teachers, and wellness professionals in cultivating steadiness, resilience, and meaningful change.

Outside the Studio

When I’m not teaching, you’ll likely find me creating with my hands, hiking with my dogs, paddle boarding, or spending time with my family — all things that keep me grounded and connected.