Meet the Team

Meet Our Teachers
At the heart of our trainings are teachers who embody both wisdom and devotion to the yogic path. Each of them brings years of study, practice, and teaching experience, woven with their own unique gifts and specialties. From asana and anatomy to philosophy, meditation, sound, and devotion, they guide with authenticity, compassion, and clarity.

More than instructors, they are dedicated practitioners who live the teachings they share — creating a safe, supportive space for transformation to unfold. Their diverse backgrounds enrich our community, offering students a holistic and inspiring learning journey.

Maria Vardalou

(Lead Trainer – ERYT 1000 Senior Teacher)

My yoga journey began years ago, basically as a response and relief to my hectic lifestyle. Having studied foreign languages in my BA (English, Spanish, French) and teaching methodology in my MA, I found teaching yoga a natural extension of my existing teaching experience after so many years in classrooms with a variety of students of all ages.

Certified 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher after completing my first training course with Sampoorna India, 200-hour Yogaworks© certified instructor and 300 hours with D’vine Yoga Rishikesh I consider myself a passionate instructor with experience and extensive practice in various types of yoga at different levels, with an inner commitment to make a difference by applying the broad knowledge of yogic philosophy and using yoga as a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, breathing techniques and meditation. I have also recently completed 2 more trainings 30 hours of Restorative Yoga (Your Yoga Flow ~ Helene Whitfield) – 60 hours of Yin Yoga with Bodsphere.
Having attended various seminars and workshops, I met great teachers such as Gregor Maehle (Ahtanga yoga – student of Sri Pattabhi Jois and B.K. Iyengar), Rolf – Yogabones in India (Ashtanga yoga), Mark Roberts (Ashtanga Yoga), Danny Paradise, Sophia Xirotiri (Ashtanga yoga) BJ Galvan (Anusara yoga), and many more, I also had the great opportunity to meet my spiritual guidance on my journey to India through my guru Om Baba.
Considering that learning is a lifelong process, I never stop learning and imparting my knowledge through teaching. In addition to the daily classes I have been teaching since 2012, I have been continuously teaching Vinyasa flow, Ashtanga, Hatha, Anusara yoga, restorative yoga, yoga nidra and Yin yoga, I also run my own yoga studio in my city – Moksha Yoga. I have also participated and organized yoga teacher training courses for 10 years now as a yoga teacher trainer. My new love is called Yoga retreats, having already organized quite a few, where I can freely express all my love for yoga!

Lenia Tzialla

(Trainer - Sky & Sand Studio)

Starting my journey from the water sports, I dedicated myself to championships as a swimmer from the age of four and for the next 17 years. Then, following the field of sports and completing my studies in Ioannina, I worked professionally in gyms and swimming pools for the next ten years with continuous training both in the field of strengthening and in the rehabilitation of injuries through gymnastics.

It was then that I met the world of Yoga doing some practices for the beginning, which soon stole my heart and mind. From 2018 until today, completing the training as a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga teacher from Yoga Alliance, I remain loyal and determined to what I define as my life purpose ..to generously offer help and support to my small community through Yoga but other practices of movement of the body but also of the spirit as well, providing my knowledge and experience selflessly.

You will find me every day at my Yoga Studio ‘Sky and Sand’, a place full of love, light and smiles and you will most likely see me with my head on the ground and my feet in the sky!
You will also find me on the Instagram account “Leniatzi” giving strength every day and encouraging my team. One thing is for sure: it will welcome you full of life and take you on a very beautiful, safe and magical journey.

Evi Papageorgiou

(Trainer - Nama The art of healing)

I’m Evi …and I am a holistic healer. I was born and raised in Ioannina. I loved sports since I was a child. Thanks to my indomitable will for knowledge, I was involved in championships for many years. At the same time I studied people and health.
I try to improve every day… My goal and the purpose of my life, to help in the best possible way, whoever needs my help. I try every day to contribute to the harmony and balance of body, soul and mind. I choose to live with gratitude for everything good in my life and I am full of positive attitude.
My discipline and relentless search for improvement has led me to my own healing center, where I give my best, tirelessly to improve the lives of the people who trust me.

Gogo Karapanou

I was born and raised in Athens, and since 2019 I have chosen to make Chania my home. I have always been passionate about movement and the sense of freedom it can bring.

My background as a competitive 100-meter hurdler, combined with many years of training in both classical and contemporary dance, has allowed me to bridge two seemingly opposite worlds: the power and discipline of athletics with the fluidity and expressiveness of dance. It is this unique balance of strength and grace that I strive to share through every class I teach.

Although I initially studied Natural Sciences, I ultimately chose to dedicate myself entirely to the world of movement. My professional education began with the EREPS-recognized Personal & Group Training Diploma (500 hours) at Studio One. I then graduated from the BASI Pilates Academy (500 hours) and completed my yoga training with a Yoga Alliance RYS 500-hour certification. Over the years, I have attended numerous seminars on biomechanics and human movement, and I remain committed to continuous learning. My extensive experience working in physiotherapy clinics has given me valuable expertise in designing exercise programs for people with a wide range of physical needs and conditions.

Shortly before my first pregnancy, I completed the BASI Pilates Through Pregnancy and Beyond certification (100 hours) with Ashley Ritchie, which provided me with a solid foundation in safe exercise during pregnancy. After becoming a mother of two and experiencing my own challenges throughout pregnancy and childbirth, I realized that safe exercise alone is not enough. This led me to pursue further training in Perinatal Yoga with midwife and yoga teacher Ioanna Valioti through the B EARTH program (150 hours). Through this journey, I came to understand that connecting with the body through movement, breath, and voice enables women to experience pregnancy and childbirth in a more empowered, holistic, and deeply meaningful way.

Completing my 300-hour Trauma-Sensitive Yoga training opened an entirely new perspective for me. I became deeply aware of how our experiences and emotions are held within the body, and how cultivating embodied awareness can become a powerful pathway toward healing and resilience. This is a profound field that I look forward to exploring even more deeply, both in my personal journey and in my work with others.

At my studio, Roi (“Flow”), it is my greatest joy to share my knowledge, experience, and love of movement with my students, supporting them in discovering greater strength, freedom, and connection with their bodies. I am especially passionate about accompanying women through every stage of pregnancy and the postpartum period, helping them cultivate confidence, awareness, and well-being during this transformative chapter of their lives.

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