courses
LIVE COURSES 2023 - 2024
TOUCHING THE HEART
ThaiYoga-Massage meets Osteopathy in residential course in Berlin.
A 5-day training with practices from ThaiYoga-Massage and the osteopathic field will meet and guide as in this journey of exploring the structures of the heart.
14-17 December | Berlin, Germany
BODY POETRY | 28th Dec ‘23 -4th Jan ‘24 Sunshine House, Evia
Teaching together with Hanuman Hands, we gather in a circle to explore and discover a unique way of living, palpating, and treating. The Principles we share are “universal cornerstones” for us, “the essence” of our practice and we want to share them with you.
THAI MASSAGE CERTIFICATION | Weekends from 13/1 to 27/4 | Spiti Yoga
90 hr Thai Massage certification taught by Evangelos Varis and Giorgos Androulakis.
PERI SPLACHNON | 9-10 March
Inviting you to our unique space in Chalkida for a two-day advanced massage seminar, focusing on digestive system understanding, addressing emotional tensions, and exploring relaxation techniques. Suitable for individuals with varying massage and anatomy experience, the seminar offers both theory and hands-on experiences over a special weekend.
OLON, Evia Greece
ECSTATIC THAI | 13 -14 April
2 day seminar of dynamic Thai massage and an event of ecstatic dance.
Switzerland | Elise Buddle Yoga
YOGA & THAI COURSE - RETREAT | 19-25 May | Patricia LaRotonda, France
Patrizia and Vangelis invite you for a week of deep connection. Through the ancient practices and wisdom of yoga and Thai massage, we will delve into the awareness and intelligence of our breathing, our body and our mind. Vangelis will guide you towards conscious touch and movement and how to connect with each other with respect and depth at the same time. We will also have yoga nidra and meditations to integrate the whole process. Guitar and harmonium will guide us in this exploration.
AQUATIC OSTEO BODYWORK | 30-31 Augoust & 1 September|Vangelis Varis & Alexandra Ruiz, Corfu Greece
Join us for an immersive journey into the synergistic blend of Aquatic Bodywork and Osteopathy. This course is designed for body workers and aquatic body workers seeking to expand their skill set and enhance their therapeutic repertoire.
We will dive deep into each technique individually, exploring the principles and applications of Aquatic Bodywork and Osteopathy.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Intensive Course in Berlin Germany
Vangelis Varis November |14th to 17th 2024|
Join the ride to touch the magic
"Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on approach, whose origins come from the practice of Osteopathy. The craniosacral rhythm is the internal manifestation of health and vitality of the human body and directly connected with the function of homeostasis (state of physiological balance).
past EVENTS 2023
Thai Massage Techniques | 4-5 March
Spiti Yoga
Seminar on therapeutic protocols and clinical cases taught by Evangelos Varis.
INVITATION TO SAVASANA | 23-15 June
Thai yoga massage for Yoga teachers & practitioners.
Switzerland | Ninevita Yoga Studio
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY | 19-23 July
Seminar on Craniosacral therapy techniques taught by Evangelos Varis.
Sunshine House | Evia
THE BUDDHA WITHIN | 26-31 Oct
Synergy between Evangelos Varis and Till Heeg (aka Hanuman Hands) fora Thai Massage course in Turkey.
Antalya, Turkey
Olon (the whole) is the way we approach life and humans, creating the space for balance, healing, and self-growTH
MEET the olon team
Meet the dynamic duo of OLON
Together, they offer a holistic approach to well-being, with Vangelis at the treatment center and Afendoula as a culinary and holistic lifestyle enthusiast.
Vangelis Varis, born in Athens and residing in Evia, seamlessly blends oriental arts, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Thai Yoga massage. He incorporates OsteoThai, Chi Nei Chang, Lomi-Lomi, and a passion for craniosacral rhythm.
Afendula Kaltsidi, a holistic alchemist from rural Evia, weaves nature's healing into her expertise—Thai Yoga Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, herbal studies, and natural cosmetics through "LoveMade." Beyond her culinary prowess, Afendoula embraces holistic nutrition, hosts women's circles, acts as a Doula, and advocates for the environment.