Aleksandra Horwood

Regenerative Vitality Director, The Wellbeing Academy

Aleksandra Horwood bridges high-level corporate strategy with the science of nervous system regulation. A Yoga Alliance Senior Teacher with neurobiology certifications from Stanford Medicine and the Trauma Research Foundation, she draws on a journalism degree and experience with global organisations like UNICEF and Daimler.

Central to her expertise is a three-year silent retreat inaugurated by the Dalai Lama. This deep contemplative background informs her evidence-based approach to executive development. Aleksandra focuses on addressing imbalances within the autonomic nervous system that underlie most mental and physical health conditions, empowering high-achievers to move from chronic stress toward a state of resilient, vital performance.

Aleksandra HOrwood

Why I teach

In 1991, while the war in Croatia unfolded around me, I witnessed something life-changing: a group of yoga practitioners bringing peace and dignity to a hospice. Their generosity in the midst of crisis convinced me that wellbeing isn't just a practice—it’s a lifeline.

I have spent the last 30+ years refining that lifeline. Today, through The Wellbeing Academy, I help students embrace longevity and healthy aging. By blending traditional methods with modern wellbeing science, I provide tailored instructions that focus on:

Physical Integrity: Stability, mobility, and proper alignment.
Mental Grace: A kind, non-judgmental attitude toward oneself.
Longevity: Sustainable practices that support you at any age.

My goal is simple: to help you find the same "calm in the storm" I discovered decades ago.

May all beings be healthy and happy.

Testimonials

“It has been my pleasure to work with Aleksandra on numerous occasions in a variety of settings and to be able to recommend her wholeheartedly. Aleksandra has excellent people skills - warm, compassionate, attentive and responsive, she demonstrates the benefits of being an accomplished practitioner of yoga, mindfulness and meditation.”

DR. IAN GAWLER

“Aleksandra was my first yoga teacher. It was obvious she knew what she was teaching. I felt so well in my body after each session with her. She's thorough and patient. I'm still practising yoga today, thanks to Aleksandra's love for yoga and her ways of transmitting her knowledge of the practice.”

FLORENT PAILLOT

“I well remember lessons with Aleks in Germany. She did a lot for my posture and yes it was always motivational AND funny. You feel a competent and warm guidance. She is simply the best yoga instructor I ever had: very competent, compassionate, open-minded. She will give you advice you can feed on for the rest of your life....”

STEPHEN KREMP

“I loved doing yoga with Aleksandra, I really learned a lot about my body with her, she always helps to push the limits gently, safely but surely. She is incredibly observant and has the capacity to give personal attention even when she has quite a big group. And also she has a great energy and sense of humour that make her classes a very joyful moment!!!”

LARA PUGH

“Fabulous. If you are a beginner like myself and want to know what yoga is really about, Aleksandra will deliver.”

DAVID RYCROFT

“My teacher in France! Excellent teacher, very precise, very caring and looking after each person, adapting the exercises to your possibilities.”

MURIEL PETIT

“Aleksandra communicates her precise knowledge of yoga in a way that is clear, calm and tailored to the individuals in her class at the time. She has great sensitivity to the needs of her students, is an inspiring and professional teacher and her classes are an absolute pleasure.”

PALOMA SPARROW

“I was so happy in Aleksandra's yoga class. It was this perfect balance of being encouraged to go further while also having the time and space to go deeply into each posture and into 'being' in my body. Aleksandra always could tell what part of the posture needed adjusting and gave lots of personal guidance, and encouragement.”

RITA IVES

“Aleksandra is my favorite yoga instructor! Aleksandra has tons of knowledge, sensitivity and she is truly a very gifted and wonderful yoga instructor.”

LEA ORIANNE

“I want my yoga teacher back in Lodeve! Aleksandra takes you as she finds you: he doesn't expect an unfit 60 year old like myself to bend like a paper clip, or do impossible asanas. That said after a month I was doing head stands and feeling a lot healthier.”

JOSEPH MELLON