Alena Wertalik

Alena has been studying yoga asana and philosophy for over 15 years and is an E-RYT500. She received her 200hr RYT from Yoga to the People and her 500hr from Science of Self, both in New York City. Over the last 12 years she has taught yoga both nationally and internationally, led over 30 teacher trainings in both the Vinyasa and Traditional Hot practices, and has had the opportunity to study under the guidance of several renowned teachers. In 2022 Alena opened Spirit Lab Yoga in New York City with her husband, Quenton. In 2025, Alena received her Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. Like teaching yoga, she sees the practice of law as more than a profession – it is a tool to serve people through the ability to advocate for others and to be part of something that is bigger than herself individually.