Vanessa
Name: Vanessa Sattler
Lives in: Athens, Greece
From: I was born in Grenoble, France, and I grew up in Grenoble and Paris area.
Occupation: I am a massage therapist providing deep-tissue and Swedish massage as well as traditional Thai massage. I do beauty acupuncture (the results on your face and overall well-being are amazing) And I teach Iyengar yoga. That’s for the wellness part. I can also be found dealing with wall painting, being crew on a boat, hosting events.
Tell us your first three jobs (ever!): Hotel receptionist, sedentary sales manager, customer service.
Zodiac sign: Leo
Enneagram type: The Enthusiast/ Type 7
What do you love about Greece? The warm and welcoming people. The sea, the weather. The good food available all day and most of the night. The islands as there are so many to visit. And I love sailing!!! In Athens, the Herodeon, magic place for concerts. And Greece has the sea and the mountains!!
Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I studied chemistry which probably explains that I enjoy blending oils, balms and other cosmetics as well as baking and cooking.
Where we are most likely to find you in Lynn’s Kundalini Yoga: At the gong bath classes or the full moon night yoga classes on the Acropolis Roof Deck.
First time you tried Kundalini Yoga? With Lynn, on the rooftop, nearly 2 years ago.
Tell us your top tip to combat climate change: I don’t have a car. I am used to warm weather and don’t put the air conditioning on much and if so, it is set at 28°.