Aris Kapetanakis is the founder and lead teacher of Yoga in Mykonos, bringing decades of dedicated practice and teaching experience in yoga and internal arts.

From 2012 to 2023, he was the founder and director of Ashtanga Yoga Athens, a respected yoga shala in Greece focused on traditional Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama, and Zazen Meditation. The shala also hosted workshops with renowned teachers such as Tim Miller, Nancy Gilgoff, David Garrigues, and Zen Monk Shokan.

In 2025, Aris relocated to the island of Mykonos and established Yoga in Mykonos as a new home for practice, growth, and mindful living.

He is highly qualified, holding the following certifications:

• E-RYT 500 from Yoga Alliance

• CYT-500 from Yoga Alliance International

• Authorised Level 2 by Manju P. Jois for both Ashtanga Yoga and Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

Aris also holds a 2nd Dan in Aikido and is certified in Second Degree Reiki. His background in martial arts influences his unique teaching approach, especially when guiding students in overcoming fear related to inversions – through the art of falling and rolling safely.

Between 2012 and 2023, Aris led teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats across Greece and internationally. He was also a monthly resident teacher at Ashtanga Studio Berlin, contributing to the European yoga community.

In Mykonos, Aris teaches:

• Ashtanga Yoga
• Vinyasa Krama
• Hatha Yoga
• Backbending Techniques
• Traditional Pranayama
• Zazen Meditation

His teaching philosophy centres around individualised guidance. Aris believes that each student carries a unique combination of potential, temperament, and needs – and therefore should be taught accordingly. He sees yoga as a holistic and personal journey, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Aris is also part of a select international group of practitioners who lead and preserve the practice of Misogi Harai, a rare form of purification through breathwork.