SIMON HOTEN 360

YOGA | MEDITATION | YOGA THERAPY

Located in West Hampstead London, I focus on providing a calm, supportive, and nurturing space in person and online away from the busyness and demands of modern life. 

As a yoga and meditation teacher and yoga therapist, my goal is to support your movement, guide you back to stillness, and empower you to rediscover wholeness through self-inquiry and personalised practices tailored to your unique needs - whether you're an individual or part of a group.

HELLO, I’M SIMON

I’m a yoga and meditation teacher as well as a yoga therapist. I first discovered meditation as a tool for stress management during my former career in retail buying and merchandising, after attending a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in New Zealand in 2003. A few days later, I took my first yoga class and fell in love with how both practices made me feel. Since then, I have been dedicated to my practice, and after extensive training, I began teaching in 2010. My complete list of training and accreditations can be viewed here.

My teaching style reflects my belief in supporting the whole person through yoga, meditation, and other mindful practices. As an accredited Yoga, Meditation and iRest teacher, I blend techniques including Yoga Nidra, breathwork, mindfulness and movement to help students build strength, enhance mobility, find balance and embrace calm. As a certified yoga therapist, I also support clients in managing health conditions and improving their well-being. 

Before becoming a teacher, I spent years living and working in a fast-paced city environment, so I understand the challenges and stresses many people face. Yoga has been a profound support for me, helping with everything from stress relief to improved posture to restoring my mobility after a severe injury. Through meditation and iRest, I discovered powerful tools to break the cycle of anxiety, gain clarity and insight, improve sleep quality, and build resilience – strengths that have proved invaluable during times of intense pressure. These ongoing practices have helped me feel happier and more present in life.

My classes and private sessions are open, welcoming, and tailored to individual needs. They provide space to explore, grow, and reconnect with yourself. Teaching brings me great joy, and I'm grateful for the wisdom my mentors and students share. It's an honour to help others experience these practices and their benefits.   

With gratitude

Simon


I am a British Wheel of Yoga-accredited teacher and Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals. My list of training and accreditations can be viewed here.

PRESENCE
I create space, and time where my clients can fully immerse themselves in the present moment, fostering mindfulness and awareness.

MY GUIDING VALUES

CLARITY
I help my clients clear mental clutter to create space for focus, intention, self-inquiry, and to develop a better sense of self. 

ADAPTABILITY
I honour my clients' by creating personalised practices that explore movements and techniques that adapt as their needs change.

GROUNDING
I provide a nurturing, supportive, and calm space where my clients feel anchored, safe, and connected to the present.

COMPASSION
I cultivate a warm, welcoming atmosphere where my clients feel cared for, supported, and empowered in their personal growth journey.

EMPOWERMENT
I support my clients’ growth on, and off the mat, fostering continuous learning, and self-inquiry to develop and embrace their personal path. 

IF YOU’RE A NEW CLIENT, CONTACT ME FOR A FREE 20-MINUTE CONSULTATION.

The 360 in my name represents wholeness, unity, and balance, reflecting the complete circle and my commitment to the well-being of the whole person.

Through yoga, meditation, and breathwork, I emphasise mindful breathing, healthy alignment, and fluid movement, helping to build strength and flexibility, whilst also creating space for deep rest. Yoga therapy with me can be a one-to-one experience or part of a group setting, where I support the whole person; physically, mentally, and emotionally.

PRACTICE WITH ME IN MOVEMENT, BREATH AND REST

YOGA

Learn and enjoy yoga at my in-person and online classes, or opt for a private one-to-one session to start a new practice, deepen your practice or work with, or around an injury or health condition.

MEDITATION

Join me in person, or online to learn how to meditate. Explore different meditation and mindfulness techniques with me in a private one-to-one session, or within a welcoming group setting.

YOGA THERAPY

Experience Yoga Therapy in a private one-to-one session designed to empower you towards better health, alleviate symptoms, enhance well-being, and promote mental, physical, and emotional balance.

BREATHWORK

Let me help you breathe optimally while cultivating powerful breathing techniques to calm your mind, feel more energised, balance your nervous system, and support your overall well-being.

IREST YOGA NIDRA

I invite you to try this simple and accessible guided practice with me, helping you foster deep rest, emotional healing, a greater sense of inner peace and helping you navigate all of life’s challenges. 

SOUND BATH

Enjoy the soothing vibrations from instruments including singing bowls to promote deep relaxation and mental clarity. People attending soundbaths report feeling calmer, less stressed, and more relaxed.

  • I have attended many of Simon’s classes and courses over the past few years. His style of teaching is gentle, clear and encouraging and he is amazing at both demonstrating and vocalising instructions and poses. I have never before found a yoga teacher so in touch with his students and so attuned to each individual and their needs, limitations and aspirations.

    Sandy Collyer

  • Living with Parkinson's disease, maintaining flexibility, strength, and balance is vital for me. Thanks to Simon, yoga has become a cornerstone of my well-being. Simon has been extraordinary in tailoring each session to meet my needs and his patience and curiosity are remarkable. He takes the time to understand what works best for me, always exploring new ways to support me and he is calm and shows genuine kindness.

    Alexander P

  • Simon's introduction to meditation was enlightening and, for me, a smooth (re)introduction. Even though I had made a few failed attempts to get into meditation via a very popular phone app, the techniques that Simon taught me really made it accessible and spurred me on. I have been practising everyday since.

    Sophie J

  • Simon is so knowledgeable, and the classes are excellent, and also wonderfully varied. I've also been struck by how, not only accommodating, but also respectful, Simon is of every single student. And he obviously loves what he does, and this has such an influence on us, individually and as a group. Thank you Simon!

    Susan Strauss