Victoria Kourkaki is the founder of Nama Yoga Studio and the leader of the yoga space, seminars and training programs. She met yoga in 2008 when one of her dear and best friends asked her to start yoga together in a new space. The magic of yoga, the lightness and openness it brings accompanied her the next few years while she was a university student. Daily practice became an integral part of her daily life, helping her embody the experience of yoga.
Victoria was trained in Forrest Yoga® (220 hours) by Ana Forrest, founder of the system, in 2012, in the USA. From 2016 to 2022 she has been extensively assisting Ana Forrest and the Forrest Yoga Guardians – experienced teachers, chosen by Ana Forrest to continue her legacy. She often travels in trainings and workshops around the world to assist her teachers.
In 2022 she was chosen by Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco, Ceremonial director of Forrest Yoga and storyteller to become Forrest Yoga Guardian.
Victoria Kourkaki is also a trained teacher in Kundalini Yoga (200 hours), level 1, and a Poppy Perinatal Teacher (85 hours), level 1&2 – yoga for pregnant and postpartum. In 2022 she completes the 300 hours Advanced Training of Forrest Yoga® in order to become a teacher trainer.
Briefly some of her studies:
Victoria’s teaching comes from a very authentic place inside of her. She has a magical voice and a magical, healing touch that can travel someone to depths inside themselves. Her teaching is soothing, focused and uplifting. Her classes are strong, healing and fun. Victoria’s enthusiasm and encouragement is contagious! She is interested in helping people alleviate their pain and get centered in their core so that they move in life pain-free and confident. Her generosity can be experienced by the student as the best support system during the class. Victoria’s classrooms are safe, open to all levels and all ages and they are full of dedication to the student and the energy shared in this mutual journey of exploration and connectedness
