Alicia D Rypma

About

I have been a student of the art of movement from a very early age as I progressed through the levels of Gymnastics in Canada.  I was honored to compete on the Canadian National Gymnastics team and earned a berth on Team Alberta.  My training and passion in gymnastics grew into a love for practice and refinement. Gymnastics allowed me to feel pure courage and body power; however, Gyrotonic and Qigong is where I began a practice of sensitivities of movement and the refinements of movement.

Gyrotonic Life

  • Certified as a master trainer by Juliu Horvath in 2002. I am currently one of only 250 Master Trainers in the World and continue to grow and learn in my practice daily.​
  • Opened my own studio in 2003 and have been an owner/operator and personal Gyrotonic practitioner since. ​
  • I have helped hundreds of clients find success in practiced movement for improvement of their overall health and wellness.

Qigong Life

  • Given permission to teach in 2016 from the Institute for Internal Transformation under Christopher Fernie.
  • I also have studied extensively with Master Li-ping Zhu under teachings brought forth by Grandmaster Zhang.​
  • Heavenly Essence Qigong, was the beginning of my Qigong studies in 2011.  This occurred prior to my studies with the Institute of Internal Transformation and my practice has been a passionate and ongoing commitment ever since.

Life and Motherhood

I have an amazing 6 year old, Ruby Jewel, who has taught me life, movement and learning through the essence of a child.  Ruby is my biggest and most precious accomplishment. Thanks to her, the strongest lessons have been delivered through my experiences in motherhood and this dynamic and ongoing daily journey. I am honored and grateful to be connecting with all of you and building this program to Be at Home with Ease. This is a profound but still lovely time as we dive into the body for solace. I am committed to growing with you all and evolving on this continuous journey of life.

My Qualifications

  • GYROTONIC® Apprentice
  • GYROTONIC® Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Master Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 with Music Master Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Apprentice
  • GYROKINESIS® Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer

My Training

  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course
  • GYROTONIC® Ladder Workshop (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board Course
  • GYROTONER® Course- 4 days (legacy)
  • Gyrotonic® Level 2 Course (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Leg Extension Unit Course
  • Gyrotonic® Level 2 Pre-Training Course (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Archway (as single course-legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Update Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 as a Musical Journey
  • GYROTONIC® Wingmaster Course
  • GYROTONIC® Applications for Dancers Level 1
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Foundation Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Final Certificate Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 2 Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Rejuvenation Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Breathing Course Intensive
  • GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom, Program 1 Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Happy Moves Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom, Program 2 Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer Update Course

Teacher Training Course Schedule

No training events scheduled at this time.

Virtual Class Schedule

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“The ultimate aim is to be at home in one’s body, to be at one with the nature of oneself, and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience.”
– Juliu Horvath