About

OUR TEAM

INSTRUCTORS

FAYE BALOMENOU

After years of teaching ancient and modern Greek literature Faye has decided to fully dedicate her time to her yogic journey. Having completed her first training in India she has practiced several types of yoga and started teaching. She loves to share her passion for breathing through movement and encourages her students to create their own style and explore their potential through practice. Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga are her favorite physical tools, but she also adores Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. She believes that yoga is for every body and tries her best to make practice accessible to everyone.

HIMANSHU BAHUGUNA​

Himanshu comes from a traditional yoga family in India, where he completed his 500 RYT, B.A Degree in Yoga & Naturopathy and M.A. (yoga) degree from Uttrakhand Sanskrit University of India. Himanshu is combining his young and enthusiastic attitude with a technical asana approach and is most passionate about inspiring his students to improve their practice for long-term health, well-being and fitness goals. He has taught various yoga styles and currently focuses in the Hatha and Ashtanga-Vinyasa traditions. Himanshu is also experienced in asana theory, adjustments, and yoga alignment. He has previously taught in 200hr and 300hr teacher training courses back in India and since then is the lead teacher of YogaUnion.

AAKANKSHA

After graduating from a Law school, Aakanksha decided to go on a journey to finding a deeper meaning and purpose in life. Since finding Yoga, she has been able to find balance and inner peace and decided to dedicate herself to translating her experience and passion into becoming a yoga teacher. After becoming a 500RYT she has been teaching Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, Therapeutic, Restorative and Yin Yoga back home in India. Aakanksha’s passion lies in the traditional practices of meditation, pranayama and the teaching of Yoga Philosophy thus has joined YogaUnion as a Philosophy headteacher.

LUDOVICA

Ludovica’s yoga journey started in her living room in 2020 and bloomed that same summer with YogaUnion in Greece. Ever since then yoga has become the red thread of her life and her biggest passion. Practicing and sharing yoga allows her to be and express her true nature, as well as connect people around her and create a sense of community wherever she goes. Although trained in Vinyasa yoga she particularly enjoys teaching philosophy, pranayama and more gentle flows such as restorative and yin yoga to allow yogis to deeply tune in, create more space on every single level and release whatever tensions, life traumas or stuck emotions they may be carrying.

RACHEL BERRYMAN

Coming from a background of 20 years of ballet and contemporary dance training, Rachel has always been interested in working with the body and the amazing capacity our bodies have. Rachel has been practicing yoga for 14 years and has taught over 5000+ hours of yoga classes and teacher trainings. Originally from the U.S.A., she has been a lead teacher in over 30 yoga teacher training courses world-wide. Rachel teaches Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Restorative yoga classes, as well as applied anatomy, teaching methodology, adjustments, and alignment classes.

LAILA FAROUK

Laila is a yoga student and teacher who decided to quit the desk job, corporate life and focus on her health, wellness and peace of mind. Yoga took a big part of her daily movement for 8 years, then she realized that teaching is her passion. She is a strong believer in the power of mind and mind-body connection. Teaching Yoga and connecting with students has been the most fulfilling step towards her life purpose.

IPPOLITI MILIONI

Ippoliti’s yoga journey started in 2010. At the time she was searching for something that would help her get rid of the anxiety and the pressure of corporate work. Her daily practice made her seek something beyond physical exercise. That’s how she started her first yoga training. Ippoliti creates a safe and comfortable space to release physical and emotional tension that allows for true healing to begin. Her classes help you bring mindfulness to your daily life, encourage you to explore your limits and give you a deep understanding of your yoga practice.

ELENI CHANTZARA

Eleni Chantzara started since 2009 her journey to Yoga! Early on she understood the treasures that were lying under that magical technique and philosophy of yoga. The practice became part of her daily life and that still goes on.She has been teaching yoga for more than ten years focusing on the self love and connection that happens in a yoga class, complimenting a soft, compassionate heart and a strong mind and body.

TANYA POPOVICH

Tanya is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance ERYT-500, and Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga) in the classical Sivananda yoga tradition. She started her meditation practice at the age of 14 through Transcendental Meditation. Her 20 years of experience practicing and 17 years of teaching yoga includes numerable yoga training in classical and modern styles of yoga and long stays at yoga ashrams across India. For the past 16 years Tanya teaches yoga internationally including 200-hr and 500-hr Yoga Alliance certified educational programs, workshops, seminars, and retreats.

GOURAV BAHUGUNA

Originally from India, Gourav grew up in Rishikesh, the birth place of yoga. So it was no surprise when he pursued his Bachelor’s in yogi science and completed his 500hrs RYT. He began teaching in 2018 and since then he bas been teaching ashtanga-vinyasa, iyengar and traditional hatha focusing on mobility, range of motion, strength, and flexibility. Be ready to leave his classes feeling peaceful, yet empowered!

CHRIS WALKER

Chris Walker is a grateful student of yoga and lover of connection who shares his passion through teaching yoga and human connection workshops and programs around the world. Following an +11 year career in the corporate world in which many of his successes were heavily driven and based on society’s definition and image of success, the practice of yoga and subsequently teaching it saved his life. His studies began in London and have evolved while studying with teachers like Janet Stone, Bernie Clark, Mark Whitwell, and Leslie Kaminoff to name a few. With more than 3000 classes, workshops and trainings facilitated, Yoga boils down to its simplest definition: UNION, and he believes that every person has the right to and can feel empowered to find, focus, and deepen whatever union they feel is important to them, which reinforces his belief that there is no right or wrong yoga.

MICHAEL HENRI (RYT 500, MPTHY, BHK)

Michael is a highly experienced Physiotherapist and yoga teacher from Canada who has worked in public and private practices in several countries around the world. Michael received his 200 HR certification through the Elements of Power Yoga school, studying under Paul Teodo, Byron De Marse, and Leah Santa Cruz in 2020. Upon completion, he immediately started working alongside his teachers and mentors to create a curriculum to support yoga teachers in teaching safely and effectively. As a result of his work, he created and co-founded Going Pro Yoga. Michael is committed to integrating functional anatomy, injury prevention and practical anatomical knowledge into the practice of yoga so that alignment, cueing and sequencing makes sense and can be more easily remembered and understood.

ANNA VIKTORIA

The healing and therapeutic effects of exploring awareness and being in the body inspire Anna to be an eternal student of yoga. She is an educated IAYT Yoga Therapist and certified to teach Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Medical Yoga, Akhanda Yoga, Lunar yoga and Yoga Nidra. Since 2014 she has been teaching classes, retreats and trainings in Sweden, Bali and Brazil. Nervous system science, subtle energy and yogic philosophy are her favourite geek areas. Yoga can be a door to meet yourself where you are with curiosity and to open for growth and transformation – having the honour to share this magic makes teaching yoga deeply meaningful to her.

Menik

Menik officially enrolled in her first yoga class in January 2015 in order to seek balance between long working hours as a medical doctor in hospital and self-love practice. It turned out was a totally rewarding experience for her, not only in physical level but also gave her a sense of tranquility when she surrendered in Savasana. Since then yoga has become an important part of her life. Not long after her first class, she completed her 200hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training through Sama Yoga School in April 2016. She also enrolled and gained another trainings and certifications with various teachers throughout her journey in yoga, including Heart of Yoga, Radiant Passage and Fly High Yoga alongwith many other workshops. Her path in yoga is a life changing journey outside her medical carrier which gives her dozens of opportunities to grow spiritually. Soon she realises that she has a big passion to share the wisdom of yoga not only in regular yoga classes but also through teaching in yoga teacher training courses mainly as anatomy and prenatal yoga teacher. Her passions are yoga anatomy, hatha flow along with chanting, fly high yoga, prenatal yoga, yin yoga and yin-yang yoga. As a Balinese woman who was born and growing up in Bali, she has a great privilege to immerse her life in this beautiful and spirit-filled island where karma yoga, bhakti yoga, meditation, tapas, offerings, rich culture are part of daily life. She is grateful to have the opportunity to share the intertwine of knowledges between western medicine and the ancient wisdom of yoga during her class.

Ningrum Ambarsari

Ningrum found peace and calmness she needed most as she waded through her tight schedule as carrier woman, lecturer, researcher, entrepreneur and lead trainer. Knowing the importance of discipline, she practices yoga asana and meditation on a daily basis to strengthen and improve her flexibility mindfully for body mind and soul.

Bali Ubud 50h Meditation Teacher Training

BALI 50h SELF-ENQUIRY & MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING ‘Lifting the Veil’ Open your mind to new possibilities OUR MEDITATION COURSE Deepen your knowledge of meditation while acquiring the necessary skills to become a highly qualified and confident meditation instructor, within the warm embrace of beautiful Bali! Emphasis is on increasing awareness while nurturing a profound connection to self, others and the natural world. This comprehensive, practical training is Yoga Alliance certified.It will give you a solid understanding of meditation and your subconscious as well as emotional self & co-regulation skills. —Be the change you want to see in the world— Bali 50h Meditation Teacher Training 13th Nov – 19th Nov 20238th Jan – 14th Jan 20244th Mar – 10th Mar 202429th Apr – 5th May 202422nd Jul – 28th July 2024 THE EXPERIENCE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE This course is a golden doorway to more insight & understanding, no matter where you are on your personal journey of self-growth.You’ll practice many awareness skills & styles of meditation, gaining tools and tips to benefit every level of your being.Enhance your experience of life within the lush and peaceful, tropical nature of Ubud, Bali.Our instructors share years of insight-providing you with the very best experience for self-practice & as a new meditation teacher!Tap into your diverse, authentic self in an atmosphere of connection & support!“You can only guide others as deeply as you’ve gone yourself” WITH A FOCUS ON WITH A FOCUS ON Multiple mindfulness & meditation techniques Ancient roots & benefits of meditation Connecting more deeply to your core Becoming more grounded & embodied Awareness: body/mind/emotional/exceptional Exploring conditioned perception Advancing focus, self-care, healing & love Noticing dysregulation & survival strategies Letting go of thoughts that don’t serve you Rewiring old patterns of reaction Emotional release & how to gain balance Tools to self and co-regulate in times of stress Authentic communication Communicating needs/desires/boundaries Sourcing creativity from your intuitive mind Offering the best for your own students Sharing, Support, Connection & Community TYPES OF MEDITATION YOU’LL EXPLORE  Mindfulness Guided Meditation + Yoga Nidra Focused attention Metta: Loving kindness Open monitoring YOU CAN EXPECT Daily gentle movement & morning meditations Daily self-reflection exercises  Different daily meditation techniques New daily insights into your mind & emotions Tips & techniques to gain balance in the modern world Interactive lessons – theory & practice Daily mini lessons you’ll teach to each other Group sharing, fun and support UPON COMPLETION You’ll leave the course a more empowered version of yourself, with the tools and know-how to provide the very best for your own students. Are you ready to explore? YogaUnion’s 50h Self-Awareness & Meditation Teacher Training is registered with Yoga Alliance. Teachers certified at our school will be eligible to accredit their Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance. FAMILY MATTERS TO US Upon graduating from one of our courses and becoming a member of our family, you are entitled to a 15% student discount for all our online courses. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us via this platform or send us an email to [email protected] Are you ready to explore? YogaUnion’s 50h Self-Enquiry & Meditation Teacher Training is registered with Yoga Alliance. Teachers certified at our school will be eligible to accredit their Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance. Private Room € 790 FULL COURSE 6 nights accommodation3 meals a dayTuition feesCourse materialYoga Alliance diploma Shared DOUBLE Room € 690 FULL COURSE 6 nights accommodation3 meals a dayTuition feesCourse materialYoga Alliance diploma Book your spot now by completing the form below and our team will reply shortly with your payment link and booking details! Add Your Heading Text Here

FOUNDERS

SPYROS KAPITSINOS​

A track athlete in his youth, Spyros’ love for the human body and movement led him to pursuing a career as an ASCM certified movement trainer and specialist, which soon enough led him to Yoga. After falling in love he quickly become a 500 RYT and started travelling the world gathering knowledge, experience and inspiration. Spyros and Ourania founded YogaUnion Bali, a life-long dream and the place where he was able to share his knowledge and passion for movement and the human experience. As of 2020 Spyros is still very involved in the trainings and focuses on working in the background and delivering Anatomy lessons.

OURANIA BOUZOUKI

Once a very successful architect working in Florence, Ourania decided to follow her passion and devote herself to yoga. She started practicing with Giovanni Formisano in 1996 when she completed her first 4-year teacher training in Hatha yoga. Since then Ourania has accumulated thousands of hours by following inspiring teachers in TTC, seminars, and workshops all over the world, including her beloved India where she still visits every year. Since 2010 Ourania has been running an international teacher training school, and now calls Bali home. Ourania is still involved in TTC’s and creating vision of spreading the love of yoga to all, past and future students of YogaUnion.