When we were kids we used to play a lot. We used to run, jump, hide, shout and even push one another. We weren’t scared of falling. We didn’t care whether we’d sweat. We couldn’t care less about getting our clothes dirty (mom sort of cared when she had to wash them). Nothing could stop us! Picture: my childhood has been full of games. Here, in a cycling “competition” with the neighborhood kids. Can you tell who I am? Adult life In the meantime we grew up. We are adults… read more →
No need to say that the Greek Salad (horiatiki) is known and loved worldwide, “Horiatiki” (Χωριάτικη) means “from the village” in Greek and all the ingredients used to make the salad are things that every agricultural family grows or has immediate access to. Traditionally made in the Greek villages with local, seasonal products during the summer months, it is nowadays enjoyed everywhere all year round. Its popularity in the recent years is due to the fact that is simply so tasty, nutritious and healthy. It perfectly represents the Mediterranean diet… read more →
I love Greece! For me it is like paradise on earth and there are always new places to visit and magical corners to discover. Plastiras Lake is one of these places that leave everyone who visit stunned. The natural beauty is breath-taking all year long and the traditional villages and friendly locals guarantee an unforgettable experience. This year, not only was I lucky enough to spend Easter with my family, but my friends and I went into new adventures; Mountain Biking and Acro Yoga! Agrafa | Mesenikolas Endless mountains only… read more →
My perception of bikes I have been riding bicycles my whole life. My home town, Karditsa, is the most innovative Greek city when it comes to bikes; everyone owns at least one, people cycle instead of driving a car, and there are riding lanes for cyclists across the whole city. My riding style is smooooooth I considered my riding quite decent as I could cycle from home to my high school in under 12 minutes…record speed! I could also ride with one hand while holding an umbrella with the other… read more →
Scene one: “Tomorrow we are having a corporate lunch out” he told me with an obvious tone of worry in his voice. “You know what? I was thinking… what if they take us to one of these fancy Italian restaurants that offer only pasta? I am doomed!” he stated in horror. So what? Everyone loves Italian, right? Actually… not that much. You see, my partner follows the Paleo Diet, therefore gluten is out of the question. Even though the tests say he is not a celiac (gluten intolerant) consuming gluten… read more →
Is there a dressing code in yoga classes? And what could possibly go wrong? You’ll be surprised as to how wardrobe accidents can leave you…quite exposed! When you bend, twist, invert and all the rest that most yoga practices include, clothes can behave in unexpected ways. Moreover, what is very comfortable and practical in other types of fitness can be proven to be the exact opposite in yoga. Women’s yoga clothing ✓ See-through pants Right. Being proud of your bottom is one thing. Exposing your bottom on someone else’s face… read more →
As I was walking to work today I remembered my Karate days (I always think of strange things when I walk and I must look even more strange as I am often smiling with no obvious reason). As I envisioned myself fighting, I froze the image (I have a very vivid imagination) to the falling part. Every person training in martial arts has to learn how to fall. And there is a lot of falling flat on the floor involved. If you don’t know how to do it properly, when… read more →
I have spent many hours of my life sitting on a chair. Quite ironic for a person that loves movement, a yoga instructor, a dancer and so on. I am also a Marketer and the office is the place where I mainly work from. In almost every place I have worked at, the phrase that would often catch my attention was: “My back hurts” coupled with “I am really suffering from back pain for years now” or “Once, it was so bad I had to have painful injections and couldn’t… read more →