Kiersten Mooney owns Bala Vinyasa Yoga, a Baptiste Affiliate Studio and Registered Yoga School in Naples and Miami, FL. Her strong background in physiology enables her to safely and effectively guide her students to their edge while allowing them the space to support their growth. Kiersten holds undergraduate degrees in sociology and exercise sports science, and graduate degrees in both exercise physiology and nutrition; she has been a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer since 1992. She is an active member of the Africa Yoga Project, has done extensive research in sports-specific training, and has trained professional athletes. Learn more at bvyoga.com.

The Physiology of Baptiste Yoga: Why It Works
Kiersten Mooney - Course ID: B4MOON

Tuesday, September 24 — 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Baptiste Power Flow Immersion - Day 2 Break-out
Mixed Levels

Explore why and how the Baptiste Yoga practice makes physiological sense, tapping into all major components of fitness for maximum strength, flexibility, and power. Inherent to yoga is cross and interval training, utilizing both the aerobic and anaerobic systems in the body to perform work. Learn how one pose opens the body up for the next pose in a continuous flow of breath and body movement. Through meditation, discussion, journaling, and yoga practice, learn why the Baptiste sequence and philosophy impacts and transforms millions of people around the world.

Discussion with asana.

Yoga to Empower Athletes
Kiersten Mooney - Course ID: B6MOON

Wednesday, September 25 — 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Baptiste Power Flow Immersion - Day 3 Break-out
Mixed Levels

Athletes want to win and are willing to do most anything to gain the competitive edge. Baptiste Yoga is multidimensional and challenges the body on all planes of motion, integrates core strength and stability, increases body awareness, and teaches focus and intentionality--all of which are key elements for athletes to develop in order to stay in their zone. We'll move through a specific Baptiste sequence designed for athletes. See how to incorporate plyometrics, PNF stretching, and discover the mechanical component of power.

The room will be heated. Discussion and asana.

The Art of Assisting
Paige Elenson & Kiersten Mooney - Course ID: ALELMO

Thursday, September 26 — 9:00am - 4:30pm
All-Day Intensives
Continue Your Education

This hands-on Baptiste Yoga training will provide you with concrete skills for safe, effective hands-on assisting. We'll experience principles of alignment with a deepened awareness allowing you to fully understand any pose in the moment. Join this world-class teaching team for a fun and interactive experience.

Asana and discussion with partner work.

Ignite and Inspire
Kiersten Mooney - Course ID: M3MOON

Friday, September 27 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3
Mixed Levels

Through a powerful asana practice, explore how you can expand your yoga practice and get into action, developing an avenue to new levels of personal expression, contribution, and empowerment. Ignite and inspire your life, both on and off your mat.

The room will be heated. Mostly asana.

Yoga for Athletes
Kiersten Mooney - Course ID: M4MOON

Saturday, September 28 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4
Mixed Levels

Yoga is multidimensional and challenges the body on all planes of motion. It integrates core strength and stability to provide a strong foundation, increases the ability to be aware of your body in relation to time and space, and teaches focus and intentionality--all of which are key elements for athletes to stay in their zone and meet their goals. Athletes want to win and are willing to do what it takes to gain the competitive edge. Therefore, many are recognizing the potent fusion of muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, speed, agility, and body awareness that yoga has to contribute to their success.

The room will be heated. Discussion and asana.

Flight of the Baptiste Flow
Kiersten Mooney - Course ID: M5MOON

Saturday, September 28 — 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Conference - Session 5
Mixed Levels

Explore advanced asana within the Baptiste sequence with arm balances, inversions and backbending transitions within the sequence. Get ready to crank it up and let it fly.

The room will be heated. Mostly asana.