Reviews
“Thank you, Maria, for introducing yoga to me the way you did. "
“Together with the meditation and the conscious eating/drinking habits during the retreat, it deepened my conscious attitude. Back in The Netherlands I practiced yoga every morning.
I need to work on all present stress items in my daily life, but I think I face them more relaxed already. Thank you, dear Maria, I wish you the very best for 2015, in which you may be allowed to continue to shine your light on new and existing yoga students.”
Anna G., Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Maria you have given me the gift of healthy purpose"
“Through yoga I have learned to love myself more. For these, I give you my infinite gratitude.”
K. H, Boulder, USA
“I did the yoga retreat in Pelion last week with Maria and others..."
“It was so pure and joyful. Stillness, bio dynamic food, swimming…The best! thank you Maria for all this!”
Ilse D. S., Belgium
"I have met Maria Karastergiou in Athens and I followed for a year her yoga lessons"
“I did appreciate her positive energy, her dedication to her teaching and her students, and her excellent yoga style, Auroyoga. So I decided to invite her as a teacher for the summer yoga classes at the Koufonisi Villas. I did enjoy there her yoga classes and her ability to teach students of different levels and ages throughout the summer at the resort.
Her seminar was a useful experience which helped me to connect with my soul, my strengths and my vulnerabilities. She managed to share her spirituality with all the students, teaching her yoga approach, ‘Auroyoga’, in an uplifting way.
Thank you Maria for these balanced and unique yoga classes.”
Maria Papadaki, Greece
"Recently I had the honor to partake on the Psychis Akos Pelion Retreat in Greek hosted by Auroyoga International Academy. "
“Mount Pelion is an outstanding beautiful place, perfectly suited for regeneration and yoga. Lush, green forrests, crystal clear water of the calm Aegean Sea, beaches with rocks to climb, caves and waterfalls to bath. The area has been known for it’s special peaceful vibes, with 149 healing herbs growing, since ancient times.
My personal highlight was the Yoga Teacher and psychologist Maria. Here classes where profound, deeply spiritual and authentic. Her teachings went way beyond the commercial Asana classes that are spreading far and wide. She shared her in-depth knowledge, her wisdom and skills. Although far evolved on the spiritual path, no hint of having a guru Attitude, very humble and transparent with her own weaknesses.
The psychotherapy for me was life changing, the many years of experience as a Psychotherapist were evident , a pool of techniques, practical help and heartfelt understanding. For me this Retreat was most valuable, especially when you look at the decent pricing, and brought a quantum leap in my personal as well as in my spiritual development.”
Christina Treiber, Austria
“Maria, my guide, thank you for bringing me into a new chapter of my life.”
Jesse J., NY, USA
“Thank you for the strength, wisdom and insights about life and beyond.”
L. A., Sweden
“Maria, the most graceful person I met. You have truly inspired me and I’m grateful we met.Thank you for your support.”
M. S, Sweden
Upcoming Retreats
“Psychis Akos” (Soul Therapy) retreat, Himalayas
Ladakh, India, July 10–17
A holistic retreat in the North of India, where wellbeing activities, healing experiences, and Ayurvedic pampering meet. This retreat will support and guide you through times of transformation, awakening, acute stress, or disease.
“Psychis Akos” (Soul Therapy) retreat, Greece
Athens, Greece, Sep 14 2024
Psychis akos retreats combine the sacred mountain pelion with the aegean archipelago, the ancient wisdom with the modern discoveries, the spiritual practices with the artistic inspirations, the ancient greek with the eastern teachings and practices.
“Psychis Akos” (Soul Therapy) retreat, Himalayas
Ladakh, India, September 10–17
A holistic retreat in the North of India, where wellbeing activities, healing experiences, and Ayurvedic pampering meet. This retreat will support and guide you through times of transformation, awakening, acute stress, or disease.