Yoga Lessons Athens Near Me

4worldlovers: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (eight limb yoga) as taught by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois ultimate goal is enlightenment, or profound inner peace. This should not understood as something we have to work hard to attain. Rather to be seen as the true identity of the awakened mind that is already present in all of us.

Wisdom and peace of mind are not mutually contradictory, neither are achievements, but given in everyone. The challenge is to discover the gifts that we already have. This is fundamental and absolutely the necessary approach towards our practice.

Awakened awareness is like being in love, when there seems to be no possible barrier between oneself and the other-in this case all the others. An awakened person has an inner peace and stillness and a joyful, energetic liveliness.

Zazen meditation- (Dhyana – seventh limb) will reveal that all objects or perceptions and thoughts are not permanent but come into being when other necessary conditions for their existence or manifestation are fulfilled. Just sit!

Pranayama (forth limb), the transition element from the outside practice to the internal.

4worldlovers: “Alexandra is an attuned, inspired and expert teacher of yoga, who beyond teaching, lives and embodies what she teaches.”​

She adores exploring asana and pranayama as they fulfil her in a way that nothing else can. Alexandra has been teaching since 2003. She is certified by YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL (500 hrs)

The first thing that attracted him to that first Satsang is the same thing that drives him to this day. The attraction for sound and the magic that derives from it. He has been leading Yoga workshops and retreats since 2000.

We are familiar with Hatha Yoga, which creates an equilibrium between the two sides of the brain and, consequently, the two sides of the body. It aims to restore our physical and mental health, bring relaxation, and induce the awakening of the spiritual potential in women and men.

Hatha Yoga has techniques that can bring many physical, mental and spiritual benefits when practised. Asana (body posture), pranayama (breathing technique), relaxation & meditation techniques bring multiple benefits. Primarily, they promote good breathing and, therefore, better oxygenation of all the body systems.

We observe a decrease in stress hormone levels and an increase in those related to relaxation and pleasure. The body remains active, flexible and young, and the spine, the central axis of the body, regains its plasticity and flexibility. Other Yogic practices, such as Nada Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga, use different tools to bring people into balance and have the common denominator of Awareness.

As Sage Patanjali taught in the Yoga Sutras. Simply put, Yoga is that meditative state where the mind is relaxed and focused at the same time. Then thoughts seize to dominate.


Union of mind-body and Awareness. When these three expressions of existence are in harmony and collaboration, we have the experience of wholeness. Online Yoga classes are also available through ZOOM.

Alexandra Sotiropoulou has been practising yoga since 1996 and teaching since 2003. Scaravelli-inspired yoga is a unique way of practising and teaching, suitable for everyone, regardless of their physical condition or age. It inspires more practitioners to listen to their bodies and go with them rather than against them.​​


Alexandra Sotiropoulou teaches big and small groups as well as private Yoga classes. She highly recommends the one-to-one approach and gladly welcomes those who come with an open mind, ready to leave the old and welcome the new.

The main ingredient of Yoga practice is genuine curiosity, which can also be called innocence. Yoga has to maintain its scientific approach and also cultivate its poetic side. The right and left hemispheres of the brain create a person who can calculate, dream, plan, adapt to changes and different situations and receive the wonder of life.

Then, one can express his potential and move on to live inspired and inspiring others. Yoga can not happen before or after, not in the footprints of yesterday or the dreams of tomorrow, because then it is not Yoga but something mental and academic at best.

The online Yoga classes have passed the test, although it is not the traditional way. There was a bit of a concern about how these classes will work, especially with this mostly hands-on method. The feedback we received from our students was genuinely encouraging since they found that the online classes are helpful.