Eleni Petraki

Teaches at The Giving Tree Yoga Studio

Eleni Petraki has led a diverse career that truly connects the mind with the body and spirit. Starting with a Bachelor's Degree from the State School of Athens, Greece she was a professional dancer and instructor in ballet and modern dance. Resulting from the physical toll a dancer endures she discovered and was certified in Shiatsu (Ohashi Institute) and Certified Zero Balancing Bodywork as forms of body therapy. She soon found her true calling after obtaining her 200 hours certification in Yoga (Atmananda Yoga Sequence. and Road to OM) and her 500 hours Certification In Pilates (Body-Tonic Gymnasium) She started down a path of continually seeking ways to help people both mentally and physically. Concurrent to these forms of physical therapy and exercise she has always had a strong interest in the art of Astrology. Understanding that it is not 'fortune telling' she has helped many people by offering them options while making important decisions. In order to strengthen her ability to assist people she is also certified in Hypnotherapy (National Guild of Hypnotists) She has helped many clients with addictions such as smoking, allaying fears and keeping clients focused on their goals.