I am an ERYT-500 Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer and Wellness Manager with over 20 years in holistic movement, mindfulness and wellness programming. I founded Peacock Yoga Wellness Centre and create international retreats, trainings and workshops that blend yoga, aerial yoga and mindful movement to support people in thriving bodies and balanced minds. Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, I design and lead wellness programs, mentor teams, and manage studio operations with a focus on community engagement and accessibility. I love collaborating with diverse communities, guiding transformative experiences, and helping others cultivate sustainable wellbeing through movement, breath and mindful living.…

Sasha Chatzipappa

I am an ERYT-500 Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer and Wellness Manager with over 20 years in holistic movement, mindfulness and wellness programming. I founded Peacock Yoga Wellness Centre and create international retreats, trainings and workshops that blend yoga, aerial yoga and mindful movement to support people in thriving bodies and balanced minds. Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, I design and lead wellness programs, mentor teams, and manage studio operations with a focus on community engagement and accessibility. I love collaborating with diverse communities, guiding transformative experiences, and helping others cultivate sustainable wellbeing through movement, breath and mindful living.…

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I am an ERYT-500 Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer and Wellness Manager with over 20 years in holistic movement, mindfulness and wellness programming. I founded Peacock Yoga Wellness Centre and create international retreats, trainings and workshops that blend yoga, aerial yoga and mindful movement to support people in thriving bodies and balanced minds.

Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, I design and lead wellness programs, mentor teams, and manage studio operations with a focus on community engagement and accessibility. I love collaborating with diverse communities, guiding transformative experiences, and helping others cultivate sustainable wellbeing through movement, breath and mindful living.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Owner & Lead Teacher at Peacock Yoga Wellness Centre
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2025
Teach Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Aerial Yoga & Meditation; Lead workshops & retreats; Manage studio operations & community engagement.
Wellness & Animation Manager at Surf Club Keros
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wellness & animation management; lead events, guest relations, PR; orchestrate community engagement at Surf Club Keros.
Girls Surf Camp Operator at Surf Club Keros
January 1, 2016 - Present
Operator of girls surf camp programs; lead coaching and camp operations.
Yoga Teacher Trainer / Aerial Yoga Teacher Trainer at Surf Club Keros / Local Initiative
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lead Yoga Teacher Training, including 200hr YTT; aerial yoga modules.
Senior Yoga Teacher at Yoga Teacher Training (YA USA)
March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Senior yoga teacher for 200hr YTT; contributed to 2020-2022 program.
Kids Yoga Teacher at Public Schools of Thessaloniki
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Kids Yoga Teacher for public schools program (2018-2019).
Assistant Teacher at Yoga Teacher Training (YA USA)
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2019
Assistant teacher for 200hr YTT program (2018-11-2019-11).
Yoga & Pilates Trainer at Fitness Together
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Yoga & Pilates trainer delivering classes and sessions from 2009 to 2011.
Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer at Independent / Private Gyms
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Fitness instructor and personal trainer early career (2003-2007).
Wellness / Animation Manager, PR & Event Hostess at Surf Club Keros
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing wellness programs • Staff & team coordination • Guest relations & PR • Event hosting & experienced design
Yoga Teacher Trainer / Aerial Yoga Teacher Trainer at Surf Club Keros
January 1, 2017 - Present
Leads teacher trainings in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Aerial Yoga & Meditation; mentors instructors
Senior Yoga Teacher at YAUSA (Yoga Alliance USA)
March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Senior teacher for 200hr YTT program; leads programs and training
Adapted Yoga Instructor (Wheelchair) at Perpato Association
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Adapted yoga instructor for wheelchair athletes; program adaptation
Assistant Teacher at YAUSA - 200hr YTT
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Assistant teacher for 200hr YTT program
Yoga & Pilates Trainer at Fitness Together
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Yoga & Pilates trainer providing group and individual sessions
Fitness Instructor & Health Coach at F.A.C.E. Hellas
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Fitness instructor delivering health coaching and wellness programs
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach at F.A.C.E. Hellas
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Exercise specialist and health coach providing wellness guidance
Yoga Teacher Trainer / Aerial Yoga Teacher Trainer at Self-Employed (Lemnos, Greece)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Teach Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Aerial Yoga; lead workshops and retreats; mentor trainees and design curriculums.
Wellness & Animation Manager, PR & Event Hostess at Surf Club Keros
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead wellness programs and animation; guest relations; PR; event hosting; design contributions.
Pilates Mat & Equipment Instructor at Leslie Bender
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Led Pilates mat and equipment sessions; introduced clients to Pilates methods.
Yoga & Pilates Trainer at Himalaya Yoga Path
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Taught Hatha, Yoga and Pilates in studio settings.
Assistant Teacher at YAUSA (Yoga Alliance USA)
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Assisted with 200hr YTT programs; supported trainee teachers.
Senior Yoga Teacher at Surf Club Keros
March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Led 200hr YTT with YAUSA; advanced teacher training.
Senior Yoga Teacher — 200hr YTT (YAUSA) at YAUSA
March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Lead senior teaching sessions and oversee 200-hour teacher training; curriculum support and trainee mentorship.
Adapted Yoga Instructor (Wheelchair) at 'Perpato' Association
January 1, 2017 - Present
Deliver inclusive yoga instruction adapted for wheelchair users; develop accessible programs.
Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer at Fitness Together
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
General fitness instruction; client assessment and program design.
Assistant Teacher — 200hr YTT (YAUSA) at YAUSA / Yoga School
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Assistant during 200-hour teacher training program.

Education

Meditation Counseling at Guru Satya Singh
January 1, 2019 - December 11, 2025
Online Meditation Teacher Training at Lokayoga
January 1, 2021 - December 11, 2025
Flexibility Seminar at Giannis Christoulas
January 1, 2022 - December 11, 2025
300hr TTC at Himalaya Yoga Peeth
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC at Garuda
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Yin Yoga Trainings at Biff Mithoefer
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC at Michele Dortignac
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC at Swaha Yoga
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC at Vedic Yoga Centre, Rishikesh
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment at Leslie Bender
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach at F.A.C.E. Hellas
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Meditation Counseling at Guru Satya Singh
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Online Meditation Teacher Training at Lokayoga
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Flexibility Seminar at Giannis Christoulas
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
300hr TTC at Himalaya Yoga Peeth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC at Garuda
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Yin Yoga Trainings at Biff Mithoefe r
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC at Michele Dortignac
January 1, 2014 - December 11, 2025
Aerial Yoga TTC at Swaha Yoga
January 1, 2012 - December 11, 2025
200hr Hatha TTC at Vedic Yoga Centre, Rishikesh
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment at Leslie Bender
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach at F.A.C.E. Hellas
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Meditation Counseling at Guru Singh
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Online Meditation Teacher Training at Loka Yoga
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Flexibility Seminar at Giannis Christoulas
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
300hr TTC at Himachal Yoga Peeth
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC at Garuda
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Yin Yoga Trainings at Biff Mithofer
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC at Michele Dortignac
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC at Swaha Yoga
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC at Vedic Yoga Centre, Rishikesh
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment at Leslie Bender
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach at F.A.C.E. Hellas
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Meditation Counseling at Guru Satya Singh
January 1, 2019 - December 23, 2025
Online Meditation Teacher Training at Loka Yoga
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Flexibility Seminar at Giannis Christoulas
January 1, 2022 - December 23, 2025
300hr TTC at Himalaya Yoga Peeth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC at Garuda
January 1, 2016 - December 23, 2025
Yin Yoga Trainings at Biff Mithoefer
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC at Michele Dortignac
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC at Swaha Yoga
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC at Vedic Yoga Centre, Rishikesh
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment at Leslie Bender
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach at F.A.C.E. Hellas
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Meditation Counseling
January 1, 2019 - December 11, 2025
Online Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2021 - December 11, 2025
Flexibility Seminar
January 1, 2022 - December 11, 2025
300hr TTC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Yin Yoga Trainings
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Meditation Counseling
January 1, 2019 - December 11, 2025
Online Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2021 - December 11, 2025
Flexibility Seminar
January 1, 2022 - December 11, 2025
300hr TTC - Himalaya Yoga Peeth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC
January 1, 2016 - December 11, 2025
Yin Yoga Trainings
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2014 - December 11, 2025
Aerial Yoga TTC - Swaha Yoga
January 1, 2012 - December 11, 2025
200hr Hatha TTC
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Meditation Counseling
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Online Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Flexibility Seminar
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
300hr TTC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Yin Yoga Trainings
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Meditation Counseling
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Online Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Flexibility Seminar
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
300hr TTC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Yin Yoga Trainings
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Meditation Counseling
January 1, 2019 - December 23, 2025
Online Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Flexibility Seminar
January 1, 2022 - December 23, 2025
300hr TTC
January 1, 2017 - December 23, 2025
Kids Yoga & Aerial Kids Yoga TTC
January 1, 2016 - December 23, 2025
Yin Yoga Trainings
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Unnata Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Aerial Yoga TTC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
200hr Hatha TTC
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Pilates Mat & Equipment
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Exercise Specialist & Health Coach
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Healthcare