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experience|body & soul




                                                                                                                                                                 Yiannis Stinis brings the surfboard
                                                                                                                                                         to land and introduces Myconian Collection Hotels & Resorts
                                                                                                                                                                 guests to a new way to exercise.






































                                                                                        YOGA SESSIONS defined as a spiritual
                                                                                        and ascetic discipline characterised by
                                                                                        controlling the breath, maintaining specific
                                                                                        body postures and meditating with the aim
                                                                                        of relaxing and  promoting good health, yoga
                                                                                        is gaining more and more popularity around                         YIANNIS STINIS IS part of the talented team of   “Visitors at the Myconian Collection
                                                                                        the world. Yoga sessions at the Myconian                           personal trainers at Myconian Collection Hotels
                                                                                        Collection are designed for all levels and offer                   & Resorts – a summer destination which views   can enjoy an unforgettable getaway by
                                                                                        easy steps for beginners along with greater                        exercise as integral to the wellness experience.
                                                                                        challenges for more advanced students (to                          He makes use of a cutting-edge approach  combining the island’s vibrant lifestyle with
                                                                                        en-courage beginners, we offer introductory                        that combines personalisation and analysis       quality pursuits such as exercise.”
                                                                                        classes for groups or private clients) in a                        with new, fun ways to improve your physical
                                                                                        selec-tion of on-site indoor and outdoor                           condition. “As a water sports champion, I’ve
                                                                                        locations as well as in other unique settings                      always alternated in-water and land training.
                                                                                        around the island.                                                 This was a staple of my competitive career that
                                                                                                                                                           I brought into my professional training work.
                                                                                        PILATES INSTRUCTION is also available                              By combining water sports exercises with land
                                                                                        for beginners (we offer introductory classes                       training, SURFSET® innovates, bringing new
                                                                                        for groups or private sessions) through to                         experiences and incentives to every workout  the island’s vibrant lifestyle with quality pursuits such as exercise. In my
                                                                                        advanced level at the Ambassador’s state-of-                       session. Its stability exercises improve your  experience, many choose to take advantage of their holiday time off to
                                                                                        the-art Pilates Studio, where our friendly and                     balance, boost the cardiovascular system and  exercise more frequently since their daily routine doesn’t allow it. This
                                                                                        experienced Pilates instructors can create                         increase your strength while you burn a lot of  way, they can boost their relaxation, stamina, wellness, rejuvenation and
                                                                                        tailor-made programs for all levels - with                         fat. It is ideal for anyone, regardless of age and  fun.” What Yiannis asks of his clients is consistency in their efforts, which
                                                                                        modifications for beginners and greater chal-                      physical condition because it has several levels of  allows for optimal results of his training regime. He also advises that we
                                                                                        lenges for advanced students. Based on the                         difficulty.” Yiannis seeks to help his clients reach  show ourselves love by taking care of our mental and physical health,
                                                                                        original six Pilates principles – concentra-                       optimal activation of the entire body through  complementing physical activity with a healthy, balanced diet. Finally, he
                                                                                        tion, control, centre, flow, precision and                         very enjoyable sessions. This way, renewal comes  suggests we focus on achievable goals instead of impatiently anticipating
                                                                                        breathing – each 55-minute Pilates session                         from the inside out. “Exercising while on holiday  instant results – after all, the personal trainer says, the aim is to transition
                                                                                        will make your whole body feel realigned and                       brings wellness, increased energy and a mental  into a healthy lifestyle; it’s not just about a more aesthetic appearance.
                                                                                        centred, resulting in improved flexibility and                     boost, clearing up your mind and body so you  Yiannis Stinis is a strength, conditioning and swimming coach as well as a
                                                                                        stamina and an overall sense of wellbeing.                         can enjoy an unforgettable getaway, combining  SURFSET® Master Trainer and exclusive distributor.


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