About

Vassilis (Bill) was born and raised in Canada before moving to Greece. He studied Mathematics at the Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki and later he completed his graduate studies at the University of Guelph in Canada, acquiring a MSc in Statistics. He has been working in the Greek Consumer Market Research Industry for more than 20 years.

He started as a "client" / student of Arsinoi Tsakalogianni at the “NAREI – GYROTONIC® ATHENS STUDIO”. In the beginning, he "moved" with PILATES and later on, in 2004, got introduced to GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®. His mathematical way of perceiving the mechanical and geometrical analysis of movement were so valuable that in 2010 he decided to become a trainer in both GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC®.

Vassilis is an experienced Master Trainer in both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®, who is also certified in the Level 2 programs for both methods. He has completed trainings in all Specialized Equipment (Leg Extension Unit, Jumping Stretching Board, Archway and GYROTONER®). He has also attended all 3 Therapeutic GYROTONIC® Application courses (Pelvic Girdle, Shoulder Girdle & Scoliosis) taught by the developer Paul Horvarth, at least 4 times each. He has also attended many Breathing courses, a Rejuvenation course and became a GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer at a Foundation course taught / supervised by the creator of the method Juliu Horvath. Last but not least, Juliu Horvath himself awarded Vassilis the certification of GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer.

Vassilis has been teaching classes and Level 1 Pre-Training courses (for both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®) at the “NAREI - GYROTONIC® ATHENS STUDIO” since 2010. His effectiveness in teaching but specifically his strong love for GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® are the reasons he is one of the most beloved “teachers” of these methods at the “NAREI - GYROTONIC® ATHENS STUDIO”.

Two of the most important qualities Vassilis has is his strong sense of "pedagogy" and his kindness when sharing knowledge, which he is going to transmit to you through movement and dialogue in any class or course you choose to take with him.

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Testimonial from a GYROTONIC® Pre-Training student and GYROTONIC® Special Equipment client

November 22, 2021.

Bill Kokiopoulos - Master Trainer. A Master because he profoundly understands the transformational nature of the GYROTONIC® method. But more importantly “Masterful" because he has a unique ability to lead and guide an individual to ever increasing levels of awareness as to how the body can integrate the principles of the GYROTONIC® method into their individual consciousness in a way that makes the GYROTONIC® method genius.

The personal attention afforded me by Bill in my GYROTONIC® Pre-Training & Special Equipment sessions with him was a capstone to my GYROTONIC® work for several years. Learning the sequences, the articulations and all the rest that comes with the GYROTONIC® method was never particularly easy for me but Bill made it all so accessible in a very efficient way.

I cannot recommend too highly his instructive abilities made personal to the individual.

Scott Blaser

Artist 

Boise, Idaho, USA