ÁKOS

I was born on December 22, 1995, on the night of a new moon. I had a very happy childhood, yet I was always waiting for the day when I would finally grow up.

When I was 17, I meditated for the first time at an American football camp, and the experience had a profound impact on me. (Thank you, Lajos!) For the next few years, I spent one or two hours after school lying on my back, slowing my breath and emptying my mind. My aim was to dissolve the sensation of my body and transfer myself into a world where I could create any dream I wished.

I loved martial arts, especially Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but during my university years, my movement practice became limited to bodyweight and gym training. It never felt like more than a transactional relationship.

I graduated as an electrical engineer and later in business informatics. At that time, my main focus was building a career and enjoying life as much as possible. Yet I began to feel a growing tension between my inner and outer worlds. Searching for answers, I became increasingly interested in Eastern philosophies, especially Buddhism, and my meditation practice gradually shifted into seated meditation. My goal was to remain calm and happy within, regardless of circumstances.

My first experience with asana came in 2023 at a Bikram yoga class. (Thank you, Melinda!) There, I began to notice that breathing is much more than just a practical point of focus.

In January 2024, I started the Ashtanga beginners course at Bandha Works. (Thank you, Noémi!) A series of dramatic turns brought me back from my head into my body. (Thank you, István!) It taught me humility and helped me see what truly supports me and what causes me harm.

I no longer wanted to live in a dream world or be a hostage to my own will. I wanted to wake up and come to know reality: the tree of life, its innate nature, its hot kiss and cool breath, the moon and the sun. Instead of chasing spiritual heights, I wanted to live a life worthy of my heart..

This is what my practice is about. And assisting inspires me to embody this.