Who we are
Spreading wellness is our mission
Aletheia International School of Yoga Therapy and Integrative Medicine is part of Holismos Yoga & Wellness, distinguishing itself from the latter as an exclusive brand dedicated to teaching yoga therapy and Shiatsu.
Holismos was founded by Massimo Cantara in 1999 in Tuscany, Italy and since then, the centre has been very active in the teachings of yoga, Shiatsu, and other disciplines related to healing and wellness.
OUR TEACHERS
Massimo Cantara Director
Massimo is a 500-hour yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance International and a 300-hour yoga therapy certification with the International Vasishta Yoga Research Foundation (Kerala, India). Massimo is also a professional Shiatsu therapist and teacher, a qualified kinesiologist, and since 1999 the director of Holismos International Shiatsu School. He also teaches Anatomy and Physiology in many teacher trainings. He is the founder of Three Treasures Yoga, a YAI-registered school. Massimo spent 12 years practicing the Zen Buddhist Martial Art called Shorinji Kempo, in London, Italy, and Japan (2° Dan ) under Sensei T. Mizuno.
Massimo also trained originally as a percussionist, playing for many years in various groups in the UK and in Italy, and traveled extensively in Europe and South America performing.
Today one of his main interests is the study of sound, vibration, and the effect they have on our lives, health, and evolution.
“Elemental World” is the newly released CD by Massimo Cantara on the Holismos label.
In 2021 he published his book “Ospedale senza dolore” (Hospital without pain) Ed. Epigraphia
Sara Della Torre
Yoga teacher (200hYAI), Shiatsu practitioner, co-director of the Holismos yoga & wellness. She has studied yoga in Italy and India with various international teachers, a diploma as a Mindfulness facilitator, a Master’s degree in Yoga education for teaching yoga in schools, diploma in Restorative yoga. She is currently following a course in Ayurvedic nutrition.
HIMANSHU SHARMA
Himanshu is a person who leads his life with intuitive awareness; He loves to wear many hats: that of friend, mentor and teacher. Himanshu works in
Rishikesh where he is active in creating a community of people who vibrate at the same frequency, that of awareness rich in those human values
fundamental to building a just, healthy and balanced society, namely love, compassion and forgiveness. Her innate desire to share her knowledge and
insights into the art of yoga and yoga therapy shines through in the way she teaches. Experiencing yoga in his own life represents for him the key to
evolving and bringing together all the normally disjointed parts of being. Be prepared for volumes of information laced with a distinct dose of humor.
Deeply inspired by the teachings of Yoga Science and its positive impact on people’s lives, Himanshu received his Master’s and PhD degrees in Yoga
Science. He has led and directed various training programs in the field of yoga. Over the past 9 years, he has refined his role as a teacher, extending
his services in many renowned institutions. Himanshu combines his knowledge of yogic philosophy, modern functional anatomy and yoga therapy in his teachings in a very engaging way.
Himanshu is founder and director of PRASHMANA YOGA based in Rishikesh, India with which he promotes trainings and residential retreats.
Aikaterini Vourtsi
Shiatsu therapist-Yoga instructorCertified Shiatsu Practitioner with the International Shiatsu & Yoga School SYM ( Shiatsu Yoga Mediterraneo ) in SpainCertified Yoga teacher with USA alliance RYS500 from Shiva Tattva Yoga School in Rishikesh Indiaspecializing in Core Hatha Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Mantras, Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy & Communication skills & Shiatsu massage
Certified Yoga teacher with USA alliance RYS200 from Om Shanti Yoga & Pilates Academy in Athens specializing in Yin Yang Yoga
Katerina after many years of artistic and spiritual search came to the conclusion that the most remarkable art is the art of breathing and this path was revealed to her through the practice of Yoga and Zen Shiatsu, which is the union between soul, body, and spirit, that is, the power of our own self who peacefully observes, cares, fights for good, balance, consciousness, harmony, peace of mind, the consciousness of the deeper self and the whole.
Stefano Peschiulli
Being a professional dancer, he embarked on the path to becoming an instructor, perfecting himself as a Movement Coach. Graduating in Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis, and as an authorized instructor for teacher trainings. He began with Ashtanga, studying with Vairagya Ranko and improving over the years in India in Vinyasa, Hatha, meditation, and pranayama. He currently works in Spain as a trainer in Yoga and Gyrotonic Teacher Training.