Alaina Levara Reiki

A Reiki practitioner since 2023, yoga teacher since 2024, and a former therapist in the criminal justice system, I have diverse experience in helping humans uncover their authenticity and resilience. My work is grounded in my personal experiences as a queer neurodivergent person in the world, as well as my graduate education in clinical psychology in addition to my training in reiki and yoga. I also have significant experience working in a variety of social service and nonprofit organizations.

Reiki is an energy field therapy that works to balance your energetic field, release traumas that may be stuck in your energy field, relieve stress, and even improve your physical health and speed recovery. It is a hands-on therapy, but it can also be effectively offered at a distance or over Zoom. I’ve been honored to watch those I work with find their True Selves and take inspired actions to bring their lives more into alignment with their authentic being.

I see the physical practice of yoga as a conversation and relationship with the body. In my teaching, I focus on empowering my students find THEIR best practice, on and off the mat. I believe in offering choices, focusing on interoception over appearance, and delving into the implications of yogic philosophy. 20+ years of practice in hatha, vinyasa, ashtanga, trauma-informed, yin, and restorative have given me a wealth of knowledge and techniques to draw upon.

I currently teach hatha yoga and practice reiki at Center Yoga, located at 110 E 23rd St in Manhattan, and partner with nonprofits to teach reiki-infused chair yoga for older adults. I also offer reiki over Zoom. Please reach out via email to alainalevaranyc@gmail.com for more information or to schedule!

Training:

Reiki Mastership with Heather Sanderson (2025)
Reiki 2 with Lisa Levine at Maha Rose (2023)
Reiki 1 with Heather Sanderson at Shambhala Yoga & Dance (2023)

Follow me on instagram! @alainalevara

Updated August 2025.