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"GREEN ATHENS | National Garden – Metropolitan Green," in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival, invites you for the 2nd consecutive year to a unique wellness escape in the capital's most enchanting ecosystem. Under the guidance of Nicki Petroulaki and a team of acclaimed professionals, the National Garden transforms for two days into an open temple of self-improvement, offering a rare opportunity to renew body and mind beneath the shade of its historic trees.

A holistic journey that combines movement with inner peace: from dynamic Yoga and Pilates classes to deep meditation and talks on self-awareness and personal growth. The experience is completed with soul-stirring musical journeys, creating an atmosphere of true connection with ourselves and nature.

We await you to share the joy of community, free breathing, and well-being, in a comprehensive program open to all, without restrictions and free of charge. Give yourself the pause you need and experience Athens... in its greenest and brightest version!

Programme

Sunday

09:00: Panos Pantios / Assisted Stretch - Core & Mobility Exercises

Imagine being able to move freely, without pain or stiffness holding you back. This is the beauty of personalized assisted stretching. Unlike traditional techniques, assisted stretching involves guidance through a series of stretches tailored to your body's specific needs and limitations.

Panos Pantios

An expert in athletic performance and rehabilitation with studies in Sports Medicine in Germany and a background as a professional ice hockey player. He designs strategic programs combining strength with a healthy lifestyle.

10:00: Panos Kontis / Handstand Fundamentals – Building a Proper Handstand

A class for all those who love the challenge of being upside down or would like to start. We will explain the basic guide points for finding balance on our hands and focus on strengthening the specific muscle groups necessary for progress. The class concludes with partner exercises toward the handstand.

Panos Kontis

With over ten years in therapy and kinetic evolution, Panos started with Thai massage and Osteopathy. Fascinated by Yoga, he teaches it as therapeutic exercise to help people better perceive their body's capabilities.

11:00: Adriani Strigou / Total Body Balance – Integrated Program of Strength, Posture, and Flexibility

An integrated program focusing on functional strengthening and restoring correct posture. Combining postural exercises and targeted stretching, the practice aims to restore physical balance and relieve daily tension.

Adriani Strigou

A graduate of TEFAA Athens and a former champion swimmer. Since 2000, she has been active in the fitness industry and owns "Feel Better Kifisia," focusing on a lifestyle that combines physical well-being with daily vitality.

12:00: Eleftheria Georgiou / Let’s Get Physical Pilates – Dynamic Pilates with an Uplifting Beat

A dynamic version of Pilates combining strength with continuous flow and rhythm. Accompanied by upbeat music, the body works through controlled yet intense exercises designed to challenge endurance and stabilize the core.

Eleftheria Georgiou

A Physical Education Professor specializing in therapeutic swimming. She is the head of training for future Pilates teachers at Base Training, focusing on functional strengthening and improving quality of life through conscious movement.

13:00: Maria Papadopoulou & Evangelos Aik / Yin Within & Bhakti Sounds – Peace, Sound, Heart, Song, Union

A practice dedicated to relief and rest, representing the gentlest form of Yoga. The experience concludes with "song from the heart." Accompanied by live musical instruments by Evangelos Apostolopoulos, movement gives way to sound, creating an atmosphere of collective connection and inner peace.

Maria Papadopoulou

With 25 years of experience in yoga and meditation, Maria specializes in holistic well-being support. She is the creator of OLON Holistic Studio and a podcaster, providing practical tools for stress management and mindfulness.

14:00 - 15:00 Break

15:00: Katerina Karageorgiou & Stamatia Andrikou / Body and Face Yoga – Releasing Tension from Upper Body and Face!

An integrated practice aiming for the total release of tension. By combining targeted exercises and breathing, we restore inner balance and tone the muscles of the face and body.

Katerina Karageorgiou

A graduate of TEFAA Thessaloniki, she specialized through YogaWorks and founded Sama Yoga in Samos, focusing on creative communication and holistic empowerment.

Stamatia Andrikou

An internationally certified Face Yoga Instructor, her approach combines aesthetic acupuncture with Sculptural Face Lifting for natural rejuvenation and glow.

16:00: Loukia Papa / The Art of Manifestation - Embodying Our Higher Version

A transcendental experience calling us to move beyond linear logic. Through quantum visualization, we explore the possibility of breaking free from limiting beliefs and architects of our reality.

Loukia Papa

Loukia specializes in connecting neuroscience with quantum change practices, guiding individuals toward self-actualization and inner freedom.

17:00: Patty Petropoulou / #ShallWeDance? – 5Rhythms Movement Meditation

A free-movement practice focusing on reconnecting with the body and releasing it from the flow of thoughts. "Meditation in motion" becomes the vehicle for calm and mental clarity. No dance experience is required.

Patty Petropoulou

The only certified 5Rhythms® teacher in Greece (trained in the USA), she has served the practice since 2011, teaching across Europe and connecting conscious movement with personal and professional leadership.

18:00: Stavros Bamakos / Full-Body Circuit – Bodyweight Training

A high-intensity program focusing on holistic training using exclusively body weight. A structured circuit aimed at improving functional strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

Stavros Bamakos

A graduate of TEFAA Athens and owner of Blackbox Training Room. He has served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach for A1 female basketball, focusing on maximizing athletic performance.

19:00: Niki Petroulaki / Heart & Lyra Flow – Union of Heart & Cretan Lyra - Tradition and Core

A unique movement experience uniting the body with the heart and the circle of life. We breathe and move together, creating a living space of connection and collective energy. The experience culminates with a music collaboration: the primal sound of the Cretan Lyra meets the flow of exercise.

Niki Petroulaki

With over 25 years of experience, Niki is a physical education professor dedicated to holistic wellness. Founder of "Power House Project" and "Wellness Rituals," she organizes high-level retreats and events, combining exercise with personal transformation.

Georgia Benioudaki

Georgia Benioudaki, an Early Childhood Education student in Athens, has been involved in music since the age of six. The guitar, the Cretan lyre, singing, and traditional Cretan dances define her creative identity.

Monday

10:00 – Andreas Polydoros – Wake Up Yoga | Yoga for All

Wake Up Yoga is a gentle yet energising class designed to help the body and mind awaken naturally. Through breathing exercises, soft stretches and flowing movement, the practice activates the body’s energy, improves circulation and creates a sense of clarity and wellbeing for the rest of the day. Suitable for all levels, including beginners.

Andreas Polydoros

Andreas Polydoros discovered yoga through his travels and personal search for experiences around the world — a practice that gradually became a defining part of his life. Over the years, he devoted himself fully to its study and practice, and today he is a certified Yoga Alliance teacher (500 Hours YTT) through the House of Yoga under Savvas Giantsis.

11:00 – Stamatia Andrikou – Face Yoga | Natural Face Lift

Instructor Stamatia Andrikou leads a rejuvenating Face Yoga session, guiding participants into the world of natural anti-ageing and holistic facial care. Through specialised exercises and massage techniques, the class activates facial muscles, stimulates circulation and releases everyday tension. Stamatia creates a calming atmosphere of wellbeing and relaxation, helping participants discover the secrets to brighter, firmer and naturally refreshed skin.

12:00 – Eva Tripolitsioti – Energy Yoga

This variation of Yoga focuses on Energy Yoga, a practice combining gentle movement, conscious breathing and a dynamic flow that fills both body and mind with renewed energy. Through this sequence of exercises, participants are encouraged to release stress, awaken the body and reconnect with their inner balance, beginning the day with vitality and mental clarity.

Eva Tripolitsioti

Eva Tripolitsioti is a certified Yoga teacher specialising in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow, trained in India and at YogaWorks, where she also served as an assistant trainer. Teaching since 2005, she specialises in programmes for children, pregnant women and special population groups. From 2014 to 2022, she founded and directed the Anahata Shuddhi studio, while also collaborating with Holmes Place. Today, she organises holistic wellness retreats and workshops, while also working as an executive for a German health and nutrition company.

13:00 – Tania Saiti – Yin & Yoga Nidra

Tania Saiti invites participants to experience a deeply therapeutic Yin & Yoga Nidra session — a practice of complete relaxation and inner restoration. The class begins with Yin Yoga, using soft, passive postures held for extended periods in order to stretch the deeper connective tissues and release accumulated physical tension. The experience concludes with Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “psychic sleep”, a guided meditative state that fully calms the nervous system and revitalises the mind. It is an ideal refuge for releasing stress and restoring harmony between body and spirit.

Tania Saiti

With a focus on the healing power of stillness, Saiti leads Yoga and Yoga Nidra practices that offer refuge from the intensity of daily life. Through her teaching, she cultivates deep relaxation and inner connection, creating a safe space for awareness and balance. Her aim is to restore harmony and encourage energetic wellbeing in every participant.

14:00–15:00 – Break

15:00 – Sofi Paschali – E-motion | Feel the Beat, Feel Your Emotions

Sofi Paschali invites participants to experience E-motion / Feel the Beat, Feel Your Emotions, a revitalising session that connects movement with the inner emotional world. Through rhythm and flow, the class encourages the release of emotions and the harmonisation of body and spirit, inviting participants to listen to their inner pulse and transform energy into expression. It is an invitation to feel the power of rhythm and surrender to a journey of self-awareness and wellbeing, where emotion becomes movement and movement becomes healing.

Sofi Paschali

One of Greece’s most recognised and experienced Yoga and Pilates instructors, Paschali has maintained a long-standing presence in the fields of fitness and wellness. With studies in physical education and a specialisation in alternative exercise methods, she has dedicated her career to promoting a holistic lifestyle that combines physical empowerment with mental balance.

16:00 – Marietta Filippa – Pilates Body & Mind Flow | Pilates with Flow

A Pilates programme suitable for all levels, combining movement, breath and flow to strengthen the body and promote overall wellbeing. Through core, balance, flexibility and posture-focused exercises, participants improve their physical condition, mobility and connection with their bodies. Rooted in the philosophy of mindful movement, the class offers a holistic exercise experience that encourages everyday wellbeing, body awareness and relaxation.

Marietta Filippa

Marietta Filippa is an experienced and certified instructor dedicated to wellness and holistic movement practices. With a deep passion for Yoga and therapeutic techniques, she guides participants with care and mindfulness, focusing on the connection between body, breath and spirit. Through her classes, she creates a safe and supportive environment where participants can release daily tension, reconnect with themselves and rediscover their inner balance, calmness and natural vitality.

17:00 – Christina Pikoula – MindGames
Stop sabotaging yourself and make your mindset your greatest ally.

How many times have you felt that, despite wanting to move forward, something inside keeps holding you back? In this interactive session, participants will explore how thoughts influence decisions and outcomes, identify patterns of self-sabotage and learn how to transform them into personal strength. Through simple exercises and practical “mind games”, the session empowers participants to turn their mindset into a powerful ally for everyday life and personal growth.

Christina Pikoula

Christina Pikoula supports people in overcoming internal obstacles and unlocking their full potential. As the voice behind the Win Win Podcast, and through her talks and sessions, she inspires audiences to take action, push beyond their limits and consciously create the life they envision.

18:00 – Niki Petroulaki – Balance | Finding Balance Through Movement and Flow

Renowned instructor Niki Petroulaki leads Balance, a dynamic session centred on discovering harmony through movement and flow. Through a carefully designed sequence of fluid transitions and postures, this practice both challenges and strengthens the body, while cultivating concentration and inner stability. It is an opportunity to synchronise breath with movement, release stress and reconnect with your centre, leaving the session with a deep sense of harmony, strength and mental clarity.

Niki Petroulaki

With more than 25 years of experience, Petroulaki is a physical education teacher dedicated to holistic wellbeing and physical empowerment. She is the founder of the Power House Project, a pioneering Yoga, Pilates and Functional Fitness studio operating as a community of experiential learning, as well as Wellness Rituals, a platform organising high-level wellness retreats and events in Greece and abroad. Through her ongoing training in global wellness practices, she creates integrated experiences combining exercise, meditation and personal transformation.

19:00 – Thundering Cymbals – Sound Bath Experience

The Sound Bath Experience is a ritual-like journey beyond the boundaries of traditional music — a unique alchemy of sound that resonates directly with the soul. Through the healing vibrations of instruments such as crystal singing bowls and gongs, participants are immersed in a “bath” of pure frequencies designed to calm the nervous system, slow brainwave activity and release emotional blockages.

This deeply meditative and restorative experience offers an ideal refuge for complete physical relaxation, mental clarity and reconnection with inner harmony.

Energy Healings 

Within the framework of the festival, you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand energy practices that support relaxation, recovery, and the overall balance of the body.

Pranic Healing

Try a complimentary Pranic Healing session with certified therapists. A non-invasive technique that helps reduce muscle tension, stiffness, and strain, while enhancing recovery and focus. A freer body. Clearer movement. Better recovery.

Orgon PEMF Alignment

A modern approach that combines Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) with energy balancing. It supports:
• reduction of inflammation
• tissue repair and regeneration
• deep relaxation
• enhancement of overall vitality

It activates the body's natural ability to recharge and find its balance.

Live the Experience

Discover how simple techniques can make an immediate difference in your body and your energy.

Try it at the Festival.