A place to share my love for yoga, meditation everything that inspires the journey of awareness
19/10/2025
“Industrialism is such an all-consuming impulse that it’s hard to think outside the box. In fact we have interiorized the aspects of industrial materialism to the extent that we treat our own bodies as resources that should keep up with the impossible pace of increased productivity.”
― Michael Stone, Yoga for a World Out of Balance: Teachings on Ethics and Social Action
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I believe we are all connected in this Universe and we all know the truth deep inside! I love to share my path to self-awareness and take care of anyone who entrusts their time in me.
I was born in Athens in 1974. Long before yoga came to my life, I studied International Relations in Athens, continued with my Master’s degree in Maritime Law at Cardiff University and then attended the Executive Leadership Course of London Business School.
My magical journey with Yoga began in 2002 alongside my professional career in Shipping where I worked for nearly two decades. I obtained my teaching degree in Hatha Yoga RYT200 from Ghyta Yoga School and teaching Yoga to children from Yoga Kids International and from Rainbow Yoga Kids.
In 2013, I decided to focus exclusively on teaching Yoga.
In 2016 I had the honour of studying with Michael Stone completing his Mindfulness Meditation Facilitation Mentorship Program and his Yoga Ethics Course. In 2017 I completed my 14 months’ studentship with Alessandro Ortona, alongside whom I have been studying since. Over the years, I have attended workshops with Richard Freeman, John Friend, Doug Swenson, Patrick Broome, among others.
I give Reiki treatments having obtained 1st and 2nd degree initiations and since 2015 I also give Thai Massage sessions having been certified in Thai Massage Level 1 from Mindful Touch Training.