Join Bala Vinyasa in celebrating their newly earned designation as a Baron Baptiste Power Yoga Affiliate Studio! This affiliation is held by only 24 centers worldwide, and ensures that the studio meets high standards of teaching and embodiment of the humanistic values of yoga.
Baptiste is a contemporary Boston teacher who has recently brought yoga to the forefront of American consciousness with his bestselling “Journey into Power,”  and the PBS Television Special, “Transform Your Life with Baron Baptiste”. Baptiste inspires students of all levels to seek their personal best in yoga, as well as to integrate it with their own chosen spiritual and personal path.
Bala Vinyasa offers almost 30 classes every week in a range of styles, designed to delight everyone from the shy beginner through the avid practitioner. Yoga Basics, Gentle, and Slow Flow Restorative classes are a welcoming way to begin exploring yoga. Those who enjoy a vigorous, athletic style enjoy the Baptiste Power Yoga classes. These classes are distinguished by a flow of poses which builds endurance, flexibility, strength, and resilience – supported by practical yoga philosophy. Baptiste Power Yoga often appeals to men as well as women, and is used with great success by top athletes.
Mention Bala Vinyasa’s new Baptisite Affiliation each time you attend class between now and June 1 to be entered in a drawing including a Five Class Pass,  Baptiste Journey Into Power book or Bala Vinyasa Yoga T shirt. Also check out the special sale offerings- 30% off Zensei, 20% off Proper Teas and 20% off Bala Vinyasa signature wear.
Bala Vinyasa Yoga, 6326 Trail Blvd North (just off US 41, across from the Waterside Shops). Kiersten Mooney, Owner, (239) 598-1938, www.bvyoga.com.

May2009

Kiersten Mooney of BVY was quoted in this month’s Shape Magazine article “Venture Out” about adventure fitness.

PUSH YOUR LIMITS AT… Personal Revolution Bootcamp, Tulum, Mexico.

Perfect your one-arm plank pose and learn advanced asanas in marathon yoga sessions with Baron Baptiste.  Known for his encouraging, down-to-earth approach and athletic teaching style, Baptiste leads seven-day camps along the white sand beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. Up to 100 people attend, so be prepared to share your space- and spend a lot of time with fellow guests (sessions can run up to four hours). Kiersten Mooney, 35, of Naples, Florida has enjoyed two Tulum camps and made lifelong friends. “Baron’s ability to encourage you to be completely present, breath by breath and asana by asana, is awe-inspiring,” she says. “Time flies and no one looks at the clock.”

To sustain your energy, a delicious buffet lunch follows the first morning practice. You then have two hours of leisure time followed by another yoga session- and meditation- at 5 p.m. Book it Personal Revolution Boot Camps are held every May and October (book early; they fill up fast). From $2,295, including lodging at the Maya Tulum Resort and three meals a day; baronbaptiste.com.

p56, Shape Magazine, May 2009

BaronBaptiste

- a guided holistic immersion program of yoga, meditation and balancing diet. Includes unlimited yoga classes.

Challenge yourself to radically change your body and awaken the sacred within your soul.  A forty day program of yoga, meditation and balancing diet, based on the book by Baron Baptiste.

Are you ready to commit to gain clarity, transform your body and awaken your soul?  Imagine living life to your fullest potential!

TESTIMONIALS from last year’s participants:

“I would not only recommend this program, I would do it again. I really had no expectations, but going in to the 40 days, was beyond anything I could manifest.  The process not only worked, it truly changed me.”  -Eva Marie

“You have been doing a marvelous job, Kristen.  Even before our “graduation” — often better known as “Commencement” — I want to thank you.  … it has been enriching, and indeed, a commencement into a more satisfying life.

Fondly,
Connie”

March 10- April 21, 2009

Check out this extensive listing of past special events at BVY!

Naples Daily News article about the appearance of Wade Morisette (yogi, musician, and twin brother of Alanis Morissette) at BVY.

musician & yogi

Yoga apparel Trunk Show a collaboration between lululemon and BVY, to benefit WINGS.

South Beach Vinyasa- A tantric yoga flow class with Paul Toliuszis of Miami Yogashala.

FLY! Arm Balancing Yoga Workshop with Hanna Riley.

Crystal-Tibetan Bowl Healing Music Performance with Robert Austin.

Heart of the Mind Master Yoga Class with master teacher Tias Little of Prajna Yoga, Santa Fe, NM.

Master Your Mind Series- Meditation with Vanessa Jaszczerski, PsyD.