BV Yoga Student, Drew Wright, shares how yoga has changed his body and his life.

“If you have the slightest bit of interest in learning how to be a better student… a dream of becoming a Bad Ass yoga teacher or you just want to learn how to breathe, sign up now.”

What are the best things in Southwest Florida? Each year, the Naples Daily News asks its readers to cast their votes and they chose Bala Vinyasa Yoga!

NAPLES DAILY NEWS – May 3, 2011
Yoga instructor Kiersten Mooney teaches about 50 students a day at her Naples studio.
But the Monday after Easter, Mooney along with 11 other yoga teachers from around the country taught more than 1000 guests at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event.

Save the Date: September 18-21, 2011 in Estes Park, Colorado
Kiersten will be presenting with Baron Baptiste and other senior certified teachers at the Baptiste Power Flow Immersion!

Health & Wellness Magazine – April 2011
By continuously returning to our mat, we learn to transcend our old ways of being that do not serve us and explore new pathways for growth.

Health & Wellness Magazine – March 2011
There are many types of yoga, and as a beginner or even long time practitioner, the variety of styles can be confusing. As you begin your yoga journey, be gentle with yourself. Just show up and do what you can.

Health & Wellness Magazine – February 2011
Although it is challenging to directly relate emotional stress to heart disease and cancer, it is common knowledge that high amounts of stress over time are not good for the body, mind or spirit. Stress creates “dis-ease” in our bodies and life.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga is making an impact for change in Africa!
Kiersten Mooney and Debi Grillo are mentoring new Africa Yoga Project teachers, Irene and Moses, throughout 2011 to support their growth as teachers and leaders in their local community!

Health & Wellness Magazine – January 2011
It’s the time of year when many of us make News Year’s resolutions. While the intention is good, many times the results we desire fall short because of a lack of commitment.

Natural Awakenings – January 2011
Bija Yoga and Bala Vinyasa Yoga are collaborating to host best-selling yoga teachers and DVD authors Ana Brett and Ravi Singh, cited recently by television’s The Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels as her favorite yogis.

Florida Weekly – December 16, 2010
Bija Yoga and Bala Vinyasa Yoga are teaming up to bring Ana Brett and Ravi Singh, master kundalini yoga teachers, celebrity trainers and authors of popular DVDs and a best-selling book, to Naples for a workshop next month.

Florida Weekly – December 16, 2010
Recovery from addiction, life-threatening illness or loss can be overwhelming and at times may feel impossible. Feeling whole and complete is possible, however, with the support of therapeutic experts and recovery programs.

Health & Wellness Magazine – December 2010
Recovery from addiction, life-threatening illness, or loss is a challenge that can be overwhelming and at times may feel impossible to overcome. Feeling whole and complete is possible with the support of therapeutic experts and recovery programs.

With the goal of empowering middle school girls, Debi Grilo designed and facilitated a four week program at The Village School in Naples.

Health & Wellness Magazine – November 2010
As we gear up for the holidays, it is a wonderful time to take a personal inventory of where we are physically and emotionally so we can take better care of ourselves through the hustle and bustle. Usually this time of year we create extra tension that adversely affects our health.

Yoga Aid Challenge 2010 at Bala Vinyasa Yoga on Saturday, Sept 18 was a celebration of community, giving and sharing to raise funds and awareness for the Africa Yoga Project.

Yoga as Service: Community, Connection and Contribution

For more than 20 years, Baron Baptiste, founder of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, has been an inspirational yoga teacher, author and leader in the realm of transformation. He has influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of people all over the world…

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NAPLES — Golfers who have ever been the putt of a joke on the 18th hole have a new tool to help them master the fairways. It doesn’t involve a putting green or practice range. It’s yoga, and according to golfers, it can help improve your game.
“My handicap has improved over the past couple…