Yoga types taught
Hatha yoga
It is the main branch of Yoga. It combines physical activity (asana) with breathing (pranayama) and relaxation (savasana) techniques. Via these ways, Hatha Yoga improves the health of the central nervous system, strengthens the musculoskeletal system, and improves the flexibility of the body. Via these ways, Hatha Yoga holistically improves the health of the practitioners.
Suitable for all levels of students
Dynamic hatha yoga
Compared to hatha, dynamic hatha yoga includes more demanding exercises, strengthening further the body. It is aimed at practitioners already familiar with the practice of hatha yoga.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students
Flow Vinyasa/Power Yoga
This combination of Yoga types is characterized by relatively fast flow of average-difficulty and more demanding exercises, which strengthen the musculoskeletal system in a shorter period of time.
Suitable for advanced students
Yoga dance
Yoga Dance is an innovative – fun version of Hatha Yoga, comprising a variety of dance moves-exercises. Kalari is the most ancient martial art in the world (India 12th century BC). In this particular class, Yoga Dance is combined with the Kalari kinesiology which involves performance of animal postures and movements.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students
Yoga Sculpt with Weights
Suitable for all levels of students
Hatha yoga
It is the main branch of Yoga. It combines physical activity (asana) with breathing (pranayama) and relaxation (savasana) techniques. Via these ways, Hatha Yoga improves the health of the central nervous system, strengthens the musculoskeletal system, and improves the flexibility of the body. Via these ways, Hatha Yoga holistically improves the health of the practitioners.
Suitable for all levels of students
Dynamic hatha yoga
Compared to hatha, dynamic hatha yoga includes more demanding exercises, strengthening further the body. It is aimed at practitioners already familiar with the practice of hatha yoga.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students
Flow Vinyasa/Power Yoga
This combination of Yoga types is characterized by relatively fast flow of average-difficulty and more demanding exercises, which strengthen the musculoskeletal system in a shorter period of time.
Suitable for advanced students
Therapeutic yoga
Therapeutic Yoga includes gentle stretching exercises, focusing on areas of the body that are particularly affected by sedentary lifestyle, such as hips, waist, neck and knees. These exercises restore the smooth movement in these areas. In addition, practitioners are taught breathing techniques which contribute to their physical and mental relaxation, creating a feeling of well-being.
Suitable for all levels of students
Music-therapeutic yoga
Music-therapeutic Hatha Yoga is an innovative – entertaining version of Hatha Yoga. It consists of a) extensive exercises that provide flexibility and empowerment to the muscular system, and b) live music, from the Renaissance / baroque genres, performed on the guitar. The above music genres have a calming effect on the mind, so students experience the practice of Hatha Yoga with less tiredness. Also, during the savasana, which follows the exercises, the live music inspires practitioners’ wellness, serenity, and optimism.
Suitable for beginners and intermediate students
Yoga dance
Yoga Dance is an innovative – fun version of Hatha Yoga, comprising a variety of dance moves-exercises. Kalari is the most ancient martial art in the world (India 12th century BC). In this particular class, Yoga Dance is combined with the Kalari kinesiology which involves performance of animal postures and movements.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students
Chair yoga
Chair yoga is beneficial for older practitioners as well. It strengthens the muscular system as well as the bones, reducing the risk of degeneration. It significantly improves balance and mental state of the body.
Suitable for all levels of students
Kids yoga
Practising in this type of yoga, provides kids with mental-physical discharge, strengthens their muscular system and, eventually, familiarizes them with their body. By using special breathing exercises, they learn to manage daily stress effectively.
Prenatal yoga
Prenatal yoga offers to the pregnant muscle relaxation and flexibility, while a discharging effect to the nervous system. It soothes any body pain that may appear in the waist and knees of the pregnant caused by changes in the gravity center of their body. Thanks to prenatal yoga, the practicing pregnant manages to handle any mental-physical changes in a sober and optimistic way.
Techniques used
Chanting
Concerns the repeated chanting of Indian mantras, usually during the prologue and epilogue of the yoga practice. The chanting contributes to the emotional discharge and mental focus of the practitioners.
Meditation
Meditation constitutes an integral part of yoga practice. It contributes to the emotional balance-wellness of the practitioners via mental discharge.
Kundalini/Kriya
According to the Indian culture, kundalini is an energy form located at the base of the spine. By practicing Yoga, Kundalini awakes. Kriya is the cleansing process of the energy centers of the organism. The practice of activating Kriyas results in changes of the physical – intellectual functions of the practitioners (produces an euphoric – anxiolytic feeling). Additionally, (the exercise at Kriyas) includes physical – breathing Yoga exercises.
