Yiannis Giaples is a lifelong student and teacher of movement, healing, and holistic wellness. With formal studies in dance at the State School of Dance Arts and the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance (London), he hasperformed with leading dance companies and contributed choreographically to acclaimed performances including the opening and closing ceremonies of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. His career extends into education, having taught dance and movement in Greece and the UK, and designed educational programs for the “MELINA Education and Culture” initiative. Yiannis later turned to holistic healing, earning certifications in reflexology, electroacupuncture, and yoga through Yoga Vidya Gurukul (India). He is a Yoga Alliance member and has been deeply involved in meditation and energy therapies for over two decades. In 2003, he created Horos as a sanctuary for growth a place that merges ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities, dedicated to self-awareness, balance, and community.