My name is Melina I come from Athens-Greece
and this is my story..
The Shala
Ashtanga Yoga Kifisia is a space dedicated to the teaching of the Ashtanga Yoga method, as taught under the lineage of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois..
Our Shala is our temple, a place to let go, meditate, re-charge & bloom like early flowers in spring..
Program
Mysore Self Practice is the traditional way in which the Ashtanga practice is taught from teacher to student, in an unbroken lineage from Sri T. Krishnamacharya to now. In a Mysore class every student works to his/her own time & space, according to his/her experience & understanding of the practice.
“A student shouldn’t imitate the teacher, but should follow his direction” Guruji Sharath Jois..
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ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP
21-25 OCTOBER 2026
Lucia Andrade - Certified teacher by Sharath Jois
Davide Vottero - Authorized teacher Level-2 by SYC.
#ashtangayogakifisia
@melina.ashtanga
Athens, Greece
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The most important thing in life after family, is to have a spiritual teacher, a guide who can take you from darkness to light, who can guide you through obstacles and reset your direction when confusion prevails, who can assure you on the right path, who has the insight, through his words and internal clarity, to give you courage to keep on seeking toward more & more subtle layers of consciousness..
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That person in life is called a GURU..
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When you find your guru, you just know. Your instinct never fails..
I had the blessing to have met my Guru, and this bond can never be broken.
I have the blessing to have found again a spiritual teacher in my life, who follows the direction of my Guru, who speaks the truth in simple words on + off the mat, & the way toward happiness in the most wholesome and embracing way•
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My teacher Lucia Andrade, is a bright lighthouse in my life, making all obstacles in life feel like sand in the ocean when she talks, when she gives Yoga to us..
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I don’t intend to imitate her, as I simply can’t!
I am, however, more than inspired to follow her direction, and through her, my Guruji’s direction + through him the direction of the whole lineage to which I pay respect.
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Vande Gurunam
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Wish you all a great day..
💖⚡️💖
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#guru #yogainspiration #ashtanga #ashtangayoga
ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP
DAY-2
Lucia Andrade / Certified teacher Level-2 by Sharath Jois
Davide Vottero / Authorized teacher Level-2 by SYC
ATHENS, GREECE
#ashtangayogakifisia
@santa_ashtanga_yoga_ibiza
@davidevotteroris
@melina.ashtanga
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Full Potential..
🙏🌟🙏
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#potential #ashtangayoga #yogacommunity #yogainspiration
ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP
LUCIA ANDRADE & DAVIDE VOTTERO
@santa_ashtanga_yoga_ibiza @davidevotteroris
Athens, Greece
DAY-1..
#ashtangayogakifisia
@melina.ashtanga
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A highly mystical experience..
4 hours full of silence, deep long breaths, heavy sweat, open hearts, 4 hours being highly receptive, sensitive, strong, compassionate, 4 hours in deep immersion..
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Words are not enough to express our gratitude to our teachers, past & present, who are here to motivate us and assure us that this is exactly what we should be doing..
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Words cannot possible explain the vibes around..
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We Are Blessed, for sure..
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A huge thank you to all the 45 souls that keep showing up, NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!
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“Freedom requires BOTH virtue and courage”.
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🙏💛🌟⚡️🏹🙌🕷️🌞🧠
#ashtangayoga #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogaworkshop
TODAY was a NEW BREAKTHROUGH!
LOTUS HANDSTAND EXIT from SUPTA VAJRASANA!
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First time EVER, but again SAME TECHNIQUE ALWAYS!!
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5 STEPS:
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1. PELVIS BACK ->
2. COCCYX DOWN ->
3. THIGHS TO THE CHEST ->
4. GAZE FORWARD ->
5. DIRECTION OF BREATH ->
DONE ✅
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Photo 1:
LOTUS LIFTING with INHALATION
Photo 2:
KARANDAVASANA LIFTING with clear EXHALATION
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THE LEGS SHOULDN’T LIFT UNTIL THE PELVIS STABILIZES AT THE BACK!!
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If you want to learn more PELVIC MOBILITY & BREATH AWARENESS =>
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14 & 15 NOVEMBER 2026
Ashtanga Weekend: 4 hours per day
->ASHTANGA YOGA BIOMECHANICS
->LED PRIMARY WITH SANSKRIT COUNTING
Melina Vlachou @melina.ashtanga
->“YOGA is 24 HOURS” -> YOGA PHILOSOPHY & THE GROUNDED FOUNDATION OF OUR PRACTICE..
Vasiliki Meintani @meintani_vasiliki
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To Join -> SEND MESSAGE 💌
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#pelvicfloor #mobility #bodyawareness #mulabandha #breathe
ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP
Melina Vlachou @melina.ashtanga
Authorized teacher Level-2 by Sharath Jois
9-11 OCTOBER 2026
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Hosted by:
Mariana @yogaloha_holistic_spirit
Evi @evie_yoga_
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Words are not enough to express this past weekend in Limassol, Cyprus!
One thing I can say for sure is that when there is INTENTION to BREATHE, MOVE & FOCUS INWARDS, there is Space to ENJOY, PROGRESS & be HAPPY..
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A huge THANK YOU to the most WOMENS CIRCLE I could ever hope for!
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To be Continued!
Mariana & Evi you are Superstars!!!
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#ashtanga #yogapractice #yogateacher #yogaworkshop #yogacyprus
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