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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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