About Stevi

Stevi Góngora (@casa_colibri) is a contemporary movement and aerials educator based in Austin, TX.

A lifelong athlete, Stevi’s early years were filled with gymnastics, dance, and track. While studying human physiology in college, she discovered a passion for pole and aerial arts, which led her to explore yoga and yoga-inspired movement. Today, she blends these diverse disciplines with strength training, creative transitions, and functional programming to offer a fresh and innovative approach to fitness.

Stevi’s teaching style is characterized by precise anatomical cueing, unique prop usage, and a creative, funky flow. She excels at making complex movements accessible and encourages authentic expression through movement. Her love for inversions inspired her to author two books: “Guide to Handstand” and “Guide to Handstand Pressing.”

Through her school, Authentic Movements, Stevi often leads trainings, retreats, and intensives, creating educational materials that excel in the nuanced and evolving fields of biomechanics and movement science.

Stevi is happily married, with a daughter and two dogs. She recently returned to Austin, TX, to deepen her family roots after successfully building, running, and selling a retreat center in Costa Rica. When she’s not on the mat, Stevi enjoys reading, writing, outdoor activities, and spending quality time with friends and family.