Free the Spine | Spirals, Waves & Grounded Movement
Maria Maganari
Date
Sat. 12th July
Time
12:00 - 13:30
Duration
90 minutes
Location
Marktsteeg 1, Leiden
Yoga Shala
Price
Start by buying your one or two-day pass. Then, come back here to reserve your spot in this session!
One-Day Pass: 🐣 €89 until May 31st, then €99
Two-Day Pass: 🐣 €159 until May 31st, then €175
This playful yet grounding class invites you to explore the natural spirals and waves of the spine
through breath-led movement. With influences from vinyasa, somatic practices and intuitive motion,
we cultivate a deeper relationship with our spine as a fluid, intelligent axis. Expect a dynamic,
music-infused journey that helps release tension, enhance coordination, and awaken the body's
natural rhythm — all while staying rooted in mindful awareness.
Maria Maganari
Senior Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Maria Maganari is a senior yoga teacher (ERYT 1000) , retreat facilitator, musician and author,
known for her soulful, music-infused approach to movement. She is the founder of MY FLOW
TRAINING®, a method and teacher training program that merges intelligent sequencing,
emotional depth and creative expression.
Based in Athens, Greece, Maria runs her own yoga schools and educational platforms, offering
teacher trainings, workshops and retreats both locally and internationally. Since 2013, she has been
guiding transformational experiences across the world, inviting people to move, breathe, and
reconnect with their essence.
Her teaching blends vinyasa flow, somatics, breathwork and mantra — often accompanied by her
harmonium — creating classes that feel like rituals of presence and remembrance. Her style is
rooted in clarity and freedom, structure and emotion, offering a unique journey for both body and
soul.
Maria's guiding belief is simple yet profound:
“If you can’t see it too, it’s as if I never had it.”
— Yannis Ritsos
She teaches not to impress, but to connect — and to share what moves her, in a way that others can
feel it too.
When I first attended Maria’s yoga classes, I was struck by her ability to teach diverse groups with
ease and infectious confidence! Inspired by her presence and teaching style, I immediately enrolled
in her yoga teacher training. Her creative, thoughtful flows empowered me to grow into a wellrounded
teacher. I'm deeply grateful for her ongoing guidance—each class still brings something
new, whether it’s a soulful song or a fresh perspective on asana. Maria’s fiery energy, deep
expertise, and loving spirit continue to inspire me on and off the mat.
Marilena Melahroinou
“Practicing with Maria is more than a yoga class — it’s an experience of remembering yourself. Her
flows are intelligent, soulful and alive, and her voice brings a sense of grounding and beauty into
every moment. She holds space with rare authenticity and presence. Every time I leave her class, I
feel more whole — physically, emotionally and spiritually.”
Nikolas Antonakis