“Atha yogānuśāsanam.”
“Now we begin the practice of yoga.”
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Core to my teaching is helping others tap into the healing power of the body, brain and breath connection through the experience of ‘yoga’, or ‘union’ in Sanskrit.
In 2019, I joined the Vajrasati School of Yoga, founded by Jim Tarran. The combination of yoga philosophy, anatomy and practical in-classroom teaching made it the perfect environment to delve deeper and consolidate two decades of practice, leading to my Yoga Alliance 500 Hour Plus qualification.
Vajrasati yoga is a heart-centered, restorative practice which blends movement, breathwork and meditation to immerse us in the richness of the now. No past, no future, only the present moment where true freedom begins.
How do we arrive in the present? It involves a natural process of listening and responding to what our body needs in each posture, allowing time and space for magical physical and mental releases to take place with the aid of our all-powerful breath.
Trust, intention, and play are an integral part of the practice. We let go of resistance and surrender to what is, in the here and now, giving ourselves permission to just be. Away from expectations, judgement, and the ever-consuming ego. We slow down. We awaken the senses. We become more intuitive. We tune into a profound inner knowing we forgot we had. We arrive.
For more information on the benefits of Vajrasati Yoga, please click here.
Classes
Classes are suitable for all levels and aim to integrate the newest student whilst providing a fresh perspective for the experienced practitioner. This makes for an accessible and inclusive practice.
My teaching style is calming and focused on guiding students to become attuned to the subtle workings of their body, brain, heart, and breath. You can expect a class to be based around the practice of āsana (posture) but we will also cover prānāyama (breathwork) and dhyāna (meditation).
Instructions are guided towards an experience rather than a goal, transforming anatomy and yoga philosophy into an embodied practice. We use props (blocks, blankets, belts) to adapt āsanas, making them safe and accessible while aiding release.
In-person classes
Tuesday – 5:00 – 6:00pm
Friday – 9:30 – 10:30am
£12 per class
Mats and all props are provided.
I run two weekly classes in a garden yurt overlooking Hambledon Vineyard. Bright, spacious, and equipped with a working wood-burning stove, it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Small class sizes give participants the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a personalized experience; classes operate on a drop-in basis.
Online classes
Tuesday – 7:30 – 8:30pm GMT
£10 per class
Props recommended but not essential.
We can usually improvise with home accessories.
I also run a class on Zoom for participants looking to join remotely. Classes follow the same format and duration as above. All you need is a mat, a digital device with a good internet connection and a space of your choice in which to practice. Once booked, I will send the link to the class with log-in details.
One-to-one classes
£45 for 1 hour
£55 for 1.5 hours
I offer private tuition to help you deepen your practice holistically based on an initial consultation. These sessions are tailored to focus on areas which require one-on-one attention. The classes can take place in my yurt, in the privacy of your home, either in person or online.
I’m also available to teach small groups in a one-off situation or on an ongoing basis. Price is dependent on number of students attending.
Small groups
Testimonials
“Practising Yoga with Landa is a very special and rewarding experience, from the moment you enter the tranquil and welcoming yurt to the closing Savasana with warm eye masks and blankets. Landa is an attentive, knowledgeable and inspiring teacher and I feel privileged to attend her classes. She has a calm, soothing voice that explains each move and its benefits and is able to adapt any pose to suit each person. I always leave the class calm and re-energised and with a renewed respect for my body.”
Leigh H
“I’ve been enjoying Landa’s online yoga classes regularly now for several years. Last year I went on Landa’s first pop-up retreat. I wasn’t disappointed. I learnt so much from practicing in person with Landa and my fellow students while we soaked in the stunning countryside around us. Landa is a kind, warm hospitable host, and teacher. She has a lovely gentle way of encouraging people to open their mind and heart to themselves and listen to what’s right for their own body. I would highly recommend Landa’s yoga retreat to anyone who wants to have a unique nourishing experience.”
Sian H
“I had always resisted yoga as I thought it would be too testing but my weekly session with Landa has changed that. The practice helps me clear my mind, strengthen my muscles and brings a sense of calm to my week. I love it.”
BB
“Landa's yoga practice combines meditative reflection with carefully choreographed stretches and yoga poses. Sessions take place in her fabulous bespoke yurt adjacent to Hambledon vineyard. The experience leaves you feeling uplifted, nurtured, relaxed in mind and body, and at peace with the world. Calm, concise, well-paced instruction ensures the practice is kind, restorative and body aware. A real privilege however old or young you are!”
David J
“Landa is an exceptional yoga teacher. Her kind manner is reassuring for all levels of experience. I found her classes challenging yet relaxing. My favourite was being tucked in with a warm blanket and receiving a temple massage”
Anuschka
“Landa’s yoga retreat was as it says … a real treat! She somehow managed to look after and cater for us all individually with her beautifully calm and welcoming manner whilst bringing us together as a group which offered support in ways I wasn’t expecting. There was no pressure, judgement or expectation, just a small group of individuals doing what was right for them in that moment (even if that meant an afternoon nap). Yoga was obviously the main theme but an art activity, walk and meditation added such a lovely variety to the weekend. I left the retreat feeling relaxed, nourished and wanting to continue practicing yoga. I highly recommend - thank you Landa.”
Rachel O
“Landa is very intuitive, kind and easy to be with. She is very knowledgeable about yoga and how to meet your individual needs and I have found our one-to-one sessions very helpful. Landa has a calm, happy, energy and the bonus is she has a special yoga space in her beautiful yurt with its wood burner!”
Melissa T
“Friday morning yoga class is the high point of my week! The garden yurt is stunning, the fire keeps us warm on cold winter mornings, and Landa bends the lesson perfectly to the needs of each person and she has all the matts/supports/blocks/straps/blankets you could possibly need. Landa is an absolute delight and I would strongly recommend her classes (although I kinda like them being my little secret also...).”
Adam J
“I’m a middle-aged man, ex-rugby player who’s led a very active life largely governed by the No Pain No Gain principle. I’d dabbled in yoga on and off over the years, but always reverted to something more strenuous. Something about walking into Landa Acevedo-Scott’s yurt and taking her class has changed my mind entirely. Uniquely of all the yoga instructors I’ve experienced all over the world, Landa knows how to combine the core principles of yoga with something that feels testing, strengthening and centering for the whole body and mind. I’m now getting from Landa’s yoga classes what I used to get at the top of a hill or in a gym and much more besides. The sessions feel human, varied, demanding, comforting and enriching all at once. It’s hard to describe but already they feel indispensable to my body and mind and all because of the atmosphere of welcome, peace and challenge that Landa creates.”
Jonathan C
“Landa's classes are very special from providing the yoga equipment, quietly changing your stance to providing a wonderful hot eye mask and squeezing your toes, which is very special when relaxing at the end. Landa also takes the time to do a reading. All very caring. Even more so now in a yurt. Lovely time out. Thank you Landa.”
Belinda J