About
Erica Montes (SYT) first explored movement through performance art, acrobatics, and theatre. She encountered yoga and meditation as a teenager and, after some years working as an actor, found a natural connection between the intense body discipline 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 in London with Elena Voyce in 2008, followed by a 500-hour certification with the renowned Edward Clark’s much celebrated Tripsichore Yoga in 2009. She gained her level 1 & 2 certifications to teach AcroYoga with co-founders Jason Nemer & Jenny Sauer-Klein in 2008 (Greece) & 2012 (USA).
Erica was one of the first AcroYoga teachers in Europe. Through further training, she became qualified to teach AcroYoga International Immersions in 2013. Having led dozens of 30-hour intensives worldwide, reaching students in the thousands, she became a mentor for other teachers.
She is also a qualified Thai massage therapist, having taken part in countless trainings for 15+ years and traveling to Thailand regularly to further her studies.
Erica has been based in London for over 20 years and continues to teach internationally, inspiring students through her unique blend of artistry, discipline, and mindful play.
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
Are open now:
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