Well being in peace

8-13.08.2015

For the sixth year to go already, the cosmopolitan peripatetic meeting '12th Vikos crossing: Well Being in Peace - Merry Yoga' was held from Saturday the 8th till Thursday the 13th of August 2015. 52 people took part in the activity, twenty seven of them in Vikos crossing, twenty three enjoyed the Voidomatis rafting, sixteen in the Drakolimni special hiking with sleeping over at the Astraka refuge at 2000m height, seventeen in the yoga activity and forty of them in the meeting. Participants had beforehand attended the session at the Information Center of the National Park of Northern Pindos.

On Monday, the 10th of August, during the meeting at the new room "2 Sternes" the following presentations took place:

"Be Bright - Eat Right" by Klimentini Diakomanoli,

"Organic Olive Oil: a catalyst for civilized living, a vital bond between the human and the divine" by Tassos Anestis.

In the afternoon session, we witnessed a very interesting experience, "Merry Yoga, the path to the bright self-awareness, a holistic approach to our inner "spa"! Mary Panoussi, the charismatic yogi, led us through a PPT presentation to the meaning of yoga - union of mind, body and soul - and ayurveda - knowledge of life. This was followed by a practical session of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Asanas - position and physical exercise. A face massage ended the session - special offer by Mary.

On Monday night, the 10th of August, the certificates of successful Vikos Crossing were awarded whereas evaluation and sharing of impressions was concluded. The evening closed with a party.

Some of our activities in line: walking down the Vitsa stairs to the Missios bridge, visit to the Kokkoros bridge, to Oxya, to Monodendri, to Kipoi, to Ano Pedina, to Aspraggeloi, to Elati, to Papigko, to Dilofo. We also had the chance to see the theatrical show "Minotaurus", an innovative interpretation by Anthe Demos, a Hellenoamerican producer (www.oneyearlease.org). We tasted pies, mushrooms, galotyri, and other delicious local dishes in very reasonable prices as well. We left with the sound promise to come back. Well - being in peace!