The two faces of the goddess – Jivamukti Yoga meets Indian Dance
Join us in an exploration of the two aspects of the Goddess in Hindu Mythology. That of the Mother, Gauri and that of the Destroyer, Kali.
We will prepare our body-mind through a vigorous Jivamukti Yoga practice as well as narration of myth, to then delve into the rhythm and choreography of a Kathak dance piece, embodying the Goddess in her dual nature.
The seminar will be led by Polyxeni Aklidi & Christina Zanni.
Practitioners of all levels are welcome.
Polyxeni Aklidi
Polyxeni Aklidi is a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and a freelance actress based in Athens, Greece. Her interest for meditation and yoga was triggered by her studies in theatre where she sensed the innate wisdom of the body. During the last twelve years, while working on stage, she has kept an intensive yoga practice. In and all she finds the two complementary in an intriguing way. She has studied extensively within various and diverse yoga traditions. She has completed a few yoga teacher training programs and has collaborated with Swaha Yoga Centre as a facilitator and teacher in their 200hr Swaha Teacher Training Courses in Crete, Greece.
Polyxeni has studied Architecture at Manchester University and Acting in the Drama School of the National Theatre of Northern Greece and holds a Masters Degree on Devised Theatre from Dartington College of Arts with the support of the Greek National Scholarship Institute.
Her love for yoga and performance led her to travel around the world, from Brazil to India, to the States, England and Costa Rica she has had the opportunity to connect with great teachers as well as share her knowledge and inspiration along the way. She is ever so grateful to have spent time with Prem Baba in India, Rishikesh, Tyohar in Pachamama Costa Rica and with simple people who know the ways of nature in the forests of Central Brazil.
She cherishes having the opportunity to share her yoga practice, combining asana, meditation, chanting, yogic philosophy, poetry and literature in order to inspire people to live with more awareness and love for themselves and other sentient beings.
She teaches Jivamukti Yoga in various studios & venues around Athens. At present you can practice with her weekly at HotAshram in the heart of town.
Christina Zanni
Christina Zanni, is a multidimentional artist with an holistic viewpoint. Trained in classical indian dance Kathak, Ashtanga Yoga, Aerial Acrobatics and various forms of Ayurvedic and Thai Massage. Integrates art with an holistic way of living, embued with eastern philosophy and bridges different cultures and artistic forms of expression. Views art as a route to personal and collective transformation.