The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, in cooperation with the nonprofit Regeneration & Progress, is organizing the 5K run along the perimeter of Stavros Niarchos Park on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The run is aimed at adults and covers 5 km on a route within the park
Taking place at the same time will be a 2K walk for adults, as well as an 800m run for children aged 6 to 12 and a 1K run for children aged 13 to 15.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in collaboration with Regeneration and Progress hold a series of self-defense workshops for women
Recreation, exercise, or transport? Skates are all of these at the same time! Children see for themselves and practice their balance in these self-contained introductory classes.
In this meeting, participants have the opportunity to be informed on a theoretical and practical level in the treatment of resistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the recognition and use of an Automatic External Defibrillator, as well as the treatment of cases of drowning and choking.
Physical education professionals share advice and best practices to develop personal programs of aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening, flexibility and rehabilitation. The event will be held in compliance with all necessary measures for safe practice.
Would you like to see your body change in a holistic way? This November, a new fitness program based on cross-training is being launched again. A variety of exercises using belts, bars, resistance bands, free weights and kettlebells engage different muscle groups, reduce imbalance and maximize total strength, flexibility and speed.
If we were to describe yoga in three words, they would be “physical and spiritual wellbeing”. Under the guidance of experienced fitness professionals and through a series of postures and breathing techniques, we strengthen our body, improve our balance, and enhance our concentration and relaxation.
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, enhances the practitioners’ inner peace and strength, improves their balance, and reduces stress. All movements are circular and continuous, with gentle transitions, and accompanied by deep, mindful breathing.
An ancient Chinese martial art evolved into a pleasant and low-intensity form of exercise. Slow, focused movement and deep breathing help to reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing flexibility and balance.
A cognitive and physical exercise program aimed at people aged 60+. The program is based on good exercises for practicing basic positions of motor functions. At the same time, it offers the opportunity of training to people who want to exercise mentally at the level of prevention or even people who suffer from memory impairment or other cognitive functions.
Fun ball sports activities that foster team building and sportsmanship, while developing skills without grading, through the guidance of experienced trainers.
Join the SNFCC Running Team and combine fitness and fun in the best possible way! No matter what your physical condition, we will improve your personal performance and abilities in aerobic exercise, while you run around the Stavros Niarchos Park, discovering all of its hidden corners!
"Sports for everyone”, continues in September. The SNFCC's sports activity is launched in order to encourage and support the participation of children with disabilities in sports, with the aim of enhancing their mobility and cultivating their cognitive functions.
Concentration, controlled breathing, improved posture, balance, flexibility and core strength: these are just some of the benefits of Pilates. This mild to moderate exercise helps to awaken the body and rejuvenate the spirit.
This special Pilates Mat program for advanced practitioners includes a dynamic series of exercises, under the supervision and guidance of fitness professionals, and is designed for people looking for a more vigorous practice.
Being a team sport, basketball improves children’s social and team-working skills, while also benefitting their physical abilities. In this activity, children will have the opportunity to discover basketball through team play, while developing and enhancing their motor skills.
Children learn to love tennis through a fresh, fun method based on playing and suitable activities.
Through artistic gymnastics, coupled with play and fun, kids get to know their bodies and their potential, whilst improving flexibility and motor coordination. In addition, twice a month children aged 7 to 12 years will have the opportunity to experience exercises in dynamic positions such as cubes, swinging, moving on balance bases, improving further their flexibility.
An entertaining activity with games specially designed for the whole family. Parents and adult chaperones are encouraged to play and collaborate with their children in the Park, sharing their educational stimuli and developing their imagination.
Chess is much more than a board game. It is decoded thoughts, actions and methods. It is based on mathematics and psychology, while the element of luck has no bearing upon the outcome. Chess gives players the opportunity to hone their skills in observation, concentration and the ability to predict their opponent’s moves. Most of all, however, chess players learn to show respect.