EP 38: Ancient Greek Wisdom for Modern Times with Kristina Headrick of Yia Mas - a podcast by Alyssa Benjamin

This week, I’m speaking with Kristina Headrick of Yia Mas, a lifestyle brand and workshop series inspired by the traditions of wellness and self inquiry embedded in Hellenic culture. Yia Mas’ aim is to “elevate alternative perspectives of Greek culture beyond the mainstream.” Kristina is a Greek American who became fascinated with exploring new and more modern ways to present Greek folk remedies and ancient traditions. Through Yia Mas, she hosts workshops focusing on topics such as: Greek herbs and remedies for wellness or Greek dance gatherings. Whether you are Greek or not, you’ll definitely resonate with many of the practices in ancient Greece, which remind us to slow down, to live with intention and to celebrate and honor the powerful forces in nature. 

What we cover:

• What the term yia mas means and origins of Kristina’s company of the same name
• Greek Mountain Tea and its significance in Greek culture
• What about the land of Greece spoke to Kristina so deeply
• The concept of “friend of a foreigner”
• How Yia Mas has shaped Kristina in a personal way
• Herbs that are endemic to Greece
• Why Greek dance is the antidote to our modern times
• What the Greek myths can teach us about ourselves
• The myth of Persephone and its wisdom
• The Greek philosophers and what they still offer us
• Epictetus - a primer for mindfulness
• Eudemonia - how to live with intention in order to flourish
• How to honor a culture without appropriating it
• The Last 5 Questions

For complete show notes, visit https://ournaturepodcast.com/episodes

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