Meet our Team
Foteini Dimitriou
Founder of Yoga Family Violet Alignment - Writer
Foteini Dimitriou the founder of Yoga Family Violet Alignment school with a background in psychology and coaching. With over 15 years of experience, she have been passionately teaching yoga to various age groups, from children to seniors, across the world. Her mission is to empower and heal through holistic practices, integrating yoga, poetry, tales and emotional well-being. She is also an author and social project leader, dedicated to using yoga as a tool for community support and transformation.
Education & Certifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology Science – University of Essex.
- 200hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – Heiron Kentavros
- 100hr Anusara Yoga Teacher Training
- 300hr Yoga Teacher Training – Vedansha, Rishikesh, India
- 342hr Diploma in YogaKids International – U.S.A.
- 320hr Rainbow Yoga Teacher Training Specialization – Tuscany, Italy(Yoga for Kids, Conception, Pregnancy, Postnatal, Babies, Adults, Family, Therapy, Seniors & Partners)
- Life Coaching Certifications:
- Coaching Learning, Leadership & Change – Case Western University
- Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence – Case Western University
- Life Coaching Certificate – National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Professional Experience
Founder & Lead Instructor, Yoga Family Violet Alignment(January 2014 – Present)
- Developed the Yoga Family Violet Alignment School, a unique method combining yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness.
- Conducts international Yoga Teacher Training Courses certified by Yoga Alliance.
- Specializes in yoga for all life stages and therapeutic practices.
- Hosts workshops and retreats in schools, studios, and holistic centers worldwide.
Yoga & Poetry for Refugees(2021 – Present)
- Project Locations: Athens, Paris, Berlin
- Established a program integrating yoga, mindfulness, and poetry to support refugees’ mental and emotional well-being.
- Conducts workshops focused on stress relief and self-expression for refugee communities.
- Collaborates with local organizations to create safe spaces for healing and personal growth.
Yoga Instructor & Trainer(2008 – Present)
- Organized yoga sessions for diverse groups, from children to seniors, in studios, schools, and community spaces.
- Focuses on empowering adults, children and special needs individuals through therapeutic and adaptive yoga practices.
Co-Founder, The SoFo Project(2018 – Present)
- Co-developed with Sophia Kritikou (Psychologist & Special Education Teacher) to promote yoga for empowerment and self-regulation among special needs individuals.
- Awarded Second Prize by the EPR Organization (2019) for excellence in special education programs.
Publications
- Yoga and Tales – A collection of folktales integrating storytelling and yoga practices:
- Published in Greek by the Academy of Poetry and Folktales, Athens (2015).
- English edition published by OnTime Books (2021).
- Wandering in Paris – Poetry.
- Published in Greek by Akakia Publications , London (2023).
- English edition published by Akakia Publications (2024).
Awards & Recognition
- EPR Organization Award – Second Prize for The SoFo Project (2019).
Sofia Kritikou
Collaborator
A psychologist with a postgraduate specialization in adult education. Certified Adult trainer and trainer for teachers.
Certified energy therapist at Pranic Healing.
She has been working for 19 years as a special education teacher at Theotokos Foundation.
