About
Originally from Brazil, Erica Montes (SYT) first worked with the body through performance art, acrobatics, and theatre. As a performer she became enamoured with going to yoga classes where she found the connection between her physically intense body work in the theatre and eastern practices that promote mindfulness through physical movement - as a vehicle to spirituality. This sparked a lifelong interest in exploring conscious movement and meditation.
Erica subsequently completed a 200 hour Hatha yoga teacher training with Elena Voyce (2008), followed by a 500 Hour certification with the renowned Edward Clark’s much celebrated Tripsichore Yoga (2009), and Acro Yoga levels 1 and 2 with founders Jason Nemer & Jenny Sauer-Klein (2008 & 2012). Erica was one of the first AcroYoga teachers in Europe. She received her certification to teach AcroYoga International Immersions in 2013 and is a mentor for other teachers. She is also a qualified Thai massage therapist, having taken part in countless intensive courses for 15+ years and traveling to Thailand regularly to further her studies.
Erica’s classes intrinsically possess an elegant beauty and fluidity. They are the ideal vehicle to express the themes of harmony, balance, spirituality, joy, bliss and mysticism.
Thoughtfully and playfully sequenced to inspire stillness through dynamic and exhilarating motion, the sequences place an awareness on the subtle energetic movements in the body and breath, through a beautifully seamed vinyasa resulting in a smooth and uniform state.
Based in London Erica teaches regular classes, private lessons, retreats and immersions internationally.
ACROYOGA DAY FESTIVAL
What about a full-on day of AcroYoga workshops and a dress up party in the evening with a live band and DJ playing until midnight? Plus the sauna & cold plunge for those who want to go all in!
It’s our AcroYoga London Day Festival. From morning to late evening, an array of delightful activities to bring together our community that we so cherish!
Come for the groovy tunes, or perhaps the Acro.. Stay for the incredible vibe that we’ll create together!
THE WORKSHOPS
Confirmed teachers are: Jaqui, Kiran, Mabel & Michal, Joey, Eugene & Anna, Jacob & Hannah, Ammanda, Kwame, Ceri, Jesse, Erica..
There’ll be 4 rounds of workshops - at least 2 workshops per round (aiming for 3!) plus handstand practice and jam. We’ll have an open level workshop on every round - beginners are more than welcome and in fact encouraged! Workshop themes will range from flows to Icarian, dance Acro to therapeutics, group acro to flexibility.. depending on numbers we might be able to put on a 3rd workshop per round.
THE BAND!
Ese & The Vooduu People
Famed for their electrifying live shows, South London group led and founded by Bermondsey-born, Brixton resident, singer-songwriter-guitarist Ese Okorodudu. Ese (vocals, guitar) is backed by a pool of some of the UK's best musicians. She's inspired by an eclectic selection of legends from Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone and Led Zep to Dr. John, Prince and Skunk Anansie.
Band Members:
Ese - lead vocal/guitar
Sheena Ross - backing vocals
Pharoah Russel - drums
Jackson Baird - keyboards
DRESS TO IMPRESS is mandatory in the evening Bring your colours, creativity and joy!
THE SAUNA
We’ll have 2 slots of 90 min sauna + cold plunge in a private 20 people cabin that we hired for our event. You can book this as an add-on to your ticket.
THE VENUE
We have secured The Bath House, a unique Hackney Wick venue set in a former public bathhouse - with a spacious hall and outdoor area.
There’s a cafe serving food and drinks all day/evening in the venue. Note that there’ll be strictly no mixing of alcohol and Acro!
What else do we want for a memorable day?
More ideas will come as we approach the date of our event. Stay tuned!
SCHEDULE
Saturday 21st March 2026
9.30am to midnight
LOCATION
The Bath House
London
E9 5JH
REGISTRATIONS
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