SOPHIA KARYOTI

Founder of Mindful Movement – Head Coach

Sophia is a Physical Education teacher and a certified Pilates Instructor with extensive experience in teaching both Pilates Reformer and Mat. She is the founder and owner of the Mindful Movement Studio—a space dedicated to mindful movement, functional strength, and rehabilitation through the Pilates method.

Sophia served as Head Pilates Coach at Adidas Runbase Athens, leading the training and guidance of athletes and members of the Adidas Runners community.
She has also collaborated with top organizations, gyms, and studios, offering both personalized and group Pilates programs tailored to the unique needs and goals of each individual—from beginners to professional athletes.

With an academic background in Physical Education and Sports Science (University of Athens) and postgraduate studies at the Athens Medical School and the Department of Physical Education in Trikala, focusing on Exercise and Health and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, she specializes in improving mobility, injury rehabilitation, and strength building through Pilates.

If she’s not at the studio, Sophia is probably traveling the world. A passionate lover of surfing, skiing, and adventure, she is constantly seeking new experiences that inspire her philosophy on movement and well-being.

Her favorite motto is:

“Progress comes when we step out of our comfort zone – whether in movement or in life.”

This reflects Sophia’s philosophy of continuous growth, the pursuit of new experiences, and the dynamic connection between body and mind through movement, sport, and adventure.