The term “vinyasa” derives from the Sanskrit words “nyasa” (to place) and “vi” (in a special way), meaning “to place something in a particular manner/way”. During practice, this translates to a series of positions (asana) into which we get by synchronizing movement and breathing, while maintaining conscious transitions – for instance, sun salutations are a very well known vinyasa. Unlike more “static” yoga classes where the point is to experience the asana per se, in a vinyasa yoga class the transitions between the asana are just equally important and demanding in concentration. The more dynamic and quickly paced yoga classes are usually considered “vinyasa” classes.
A vinyasa class yoga increases the body temperature and adds an aerobic element that we don’t usually encounter in traditional hatha yoga classes. It’s a class where all kind of positions (sitting, standing, balances, etc.) are incorporated, and its form and intensity change constantly. This diversity keeps the practitioners’ interest high and the constant flow of movement “forces” them to remain conscious and “present” at all times. Finally, it affords them the opportunity to better comprehend the mechanics and the way their body works by exploring different perspectives each time.
Christos Lemtzidis is a dedicated yoga teacher who combines his love of movement with that of philosophy and the human experience.
Konstantina Tavelidou was born in 1993 in Athens. From a very young age she got involved in sports, studied Midwifery, and in 2019, after completing…
Christos Lemtzidis is a dedicated yoga teacher who combines his love of movement with that of philosophy and the human experience. Born in 1994, Christos developed early on a strong interest in Ηumanities, which led him to study Sociology and pursue postgraduate studies in the History of Philosophy and Ideas.
His desire to understand human nature and its inner journeys brought him to yoga, a path that harmonizes body, mind and spirit. In 2020, Christos completed his 200h Teacher yoga training (House of Yoga under Savvas Yantsis). There, he developed a multi-dimensional approach that incorporates elements of both traditional and contemporary yoga practices focusing on Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga. At the same time, Christos is a graduate of the Professional School of Dance of the Athens Conservatoire.
Konstantina Tavelidou was born in 1993 in Athens. From a very young age she got involved in sports, studied Midwifery, and in 2019, after completing her Yoga teacher training (RYT 200h Yoga Alliance from Om Shanti Yoga & Pilates Academy), she started teaching.
A year later, in 2020, she completed her 90h teacher training in Perinatal yoga with Gaia Laskou. In 2022, Konstantina had her first experience with Thai massage and completed a training (90h Thai massage ITM Level 1) with Giorgos Androulakis, Thalia Ragousis and Vangelis Varis. In 2023, she delved even deeper into the subject, attending Dynamic Thai massage (18h training at Olon Healing Arts with Vangelis Varis).
Konstantina’s favourite part of Yoga practice is the opportunity it gives you to explore yourself and your relationship with your own body, learn to listen to it and give it space to breathe. She really loves being in nature and at the sea, and some of her very favourite things are walking barefoot, camping and hiking!