Katerina Gkolfinou

My Journey: From Aerial Acrobatics to the Magic of Yoga

My love for movement, self-expression, and physical freedom started early. At 19, I threw myself into the world of aerial acrobatics. I was completely drawn in by the strength and elegance of moving through the air. For as long as I can remember, connecting with my body has been my way of exploring who I am — it’s how I feel free and truly myself.
During the lockdown, yoga unexpectedly found its way into my life — and I was hooked from the start. The smooth flow between poses, the challenge of inversions, and the way my body adapted and evolved fascinated me. That moment marked the beginning of a whole new kind of journey — one that turned inward.

I started with Vinyasa yoga because I loved the energy, the heat it builds, and that sense of constant progression. But when I discovered Rocket yoga, everything changed. It felt like the perfect fit — playful, powerful, and freeing. It quickly became my favorite way to move, express, and grow.

I did my 200-hour Vinyasa and Hatha yoga teacher training at Balilo studio in Athens with Revekka Gogou, who gave me my first big inspiration. Right now, I’m in the middle of my 300-hour advanced training — I’ve already completed the first 50 hours focusing on transitions. Around the same time, I also discovered Rocket yoga through a workshop with David Kyle, and now I’m continuing with a 50-hour Rocket training with Angeliki Matopoulou at Peatiachara Yoga Center. I also practice Jivamukti yoga — a style that gives me a beautiful sense of freedom, both physically and spiritually.

To me, yoga is healing. It’s transformation. It’s the path through both physical and emotional challenges — a way of reconnecting with who you really are. Yoga helps me find calm, stay grounded, and see life through a more positive lens.

As a teacher, I bring all of myself into every class — my experiences, my passion, and my love for the practice. I guide with care and technique, hoping to help others grow in their own way, both on the mat and beyond. I share what I’ve learned with love and deep respect for this powerful tradition.

If I had to sum it all up in one phrase, it would be this:
”Yoga begins where the fluctuations of the mind end.”