OUR WELLNESS CENTER DAY SPA

Esencia Yoga Spa, a Registered Yoga Alliance School, was born out of the passion to share wellness. We believe in the integration of your physical, mental and spiritual health to help you achieve the optimal state of well-being and balance. This is how we created your yoga classes and spa treatments. 

San Miguel de Allende’s #1 TripAdvisor yoga and spa center, we are an oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation. The center is a place to play, explore, discover and find your balance. We are a warm environment (often literally!) and feature a variety of daily classes, male and female changing rooms with showers, a fresh juice bar and spacious classrooms indoor and outdoor rooftop where you will find a wealth of new friends and self-awareness.

*NEW jacuzzi and cold plunge experiences available NOW!

Compassion for others and love of one’s self — wherever we maybe — is what defines our “Esencia." 

Esencia Yoga Spa was created for you and by you....

OUR DIRECTOR

Melinda Marino is the Director of Esencia Yoga Spa. She began her path over 30 years ago when as an Aikido martial artist, she sustained several injuries and discovered yoga as a form of rehabilitation. Little did she know, it was the beginning of an expansive journey of the mind, body and soul. Since then, she has created an integrative wellness center embracing Yoga principles and nurturing spa services. She is meticulous in the training of spa technicians and very particular in choosing the yoga teacher team. As a result you will receive experiences from highly vetted technicians.

OUR SPA TECHNICIANS

are certified and highly trained to offer you high end services at accessible prices and luxurious experiences.

VANESSA CAMPOs

Vanessa is our main technician, our main star in the spa!

She will make you travel to another place with her hands full of magic, allowing you to relax and eliminate pain or contractures. She is has been part of the Esencia’s family since 9 years ago.

We appreciate her for her charming attention and warm towards clients. Vanessa is a wellness graduate from UTSMA Technological University of San Miguel de Allende.

cirila ramirez

Meet Ciri, she always has a deep heartfelt energy. She has been part of Esencia’s family since eight years ago, she is one of our stronger massage technician, if you need deep pressure to release the tension, she is the one. One of the recurrent comments about Ciri's pedicures and reflexologies say they are incredible for reviving tired souls.

Ciri feels deeply inspirated for the joy and relaxation she sees in her clients after each treatment. The dedication in her work and loving nature makes Esencia into a special place.

ELENA GOMEZ

Elena’s journal into wellness world started with her passion to help everyone to feel better, which that led her to get certified as massage therapist in Gimmel. Five years has passed since then and Elena has been training in facial treatments and foot massages.

As a skilled massage therapist, Elena loves offering deep tissue as well as relaxing massages to help clients release tension and find deep relaxation. She enjoys seeing how these healing practices positively impact the well-being of her clients.

OUR TEACHER TEAM

MELINDA MARINO

E-RYT500/YACEP

Melinda studied and trained in Bikram Hot yoga in1994. She was invited to train and teach Bikram Hot yoga at the Yoga College of India in 1994. She was invited to teach for Barkan Method Teacher training program in 2002. She has been lead trainer RYS200 since 2011 at Esencia Yoga Spa. Over the years she has studied and or certified with Amrit Desai, Bikram Hot Yoga, Jimmy Barkan Hot Vinyasa, Beatriz Raydo (Swami BE) Philosophy & Anatomy, Lucas Rockwood Yoga Trapeze, Dr. Omanand Yoga Therapy and Desiree Rumbaugh Anusara & bio-mechanics. She came to yoga from an Aikido martial arts background where she sustained several serious injuries. Looking for a way to rehabilitate her injuries, Melinda turned to therapeutic HOT yoga where she successfully rehabilitated her back and knee. She specializes in private therapeutic rehabilitative yoga classes.

TESTIMONIAL by Kerrie Scott a RN, BSN, RYT500 hr advanced Yoga Teacher.”Loved loved loved the intro to yoga swing experience.
You are SUCH a gifted and educated teacher. Fabulous instruction!”

KATIE TYMCHYSHEN

RYT500

Katie Tymchyshen’s classes focus on anatomy-based functional movement inspired by physical therapist Lara Heimann's LYT yoga method.  Each class has a unique theme to help students gain mobility, stability and strength which leads to more adaptable movement patterns.

With a focus on educating students about their body and the WHY behind their movements, Katie's classes are designed to improve posture imbalances and re-map old compensatory movement patterns reducing the risk of injury and pain.  The goal is to help you move well in your asana practice, but more importantly for you to cultivate a sustainable practice to continue to do the things you love for life!

MICHELLENE KANDERT

RYT200

Over the last decade I have been highly active in the field of yoga; I enjoy teaching hatha, vinyasa, yoga nidra, restorative and yin, building community, teaching classes, developing public, private and home studies. I have led a variety of workshops,
introduction to balance and arm inversions, anatomy for yogi and “what is yoga?” I have also participated in the presentation of the goddess of kirtan, solstice and equinox meetings, yoga in the park and celebrations in tribute to international yoga day.
Personally I believe it is up to each of us as teachers to continue developing our knowledge base and our skills indefinitely, as well as remaining open to being students ourselves.

CLAUDIA ANGUIANO

RYT200

Claudia Anguiano, Psychologist, yoga and meditation teacher, with more than 9 years teaching this wonderful healing tool.

She is concerned with the well-being and expansion of the being, with the goal of living fully and enjoying our human existence.

After finding yoga and changing my entire perspective, I understood that the body has a fundamental role in our well-being, not only because of the physical part, but also all the information from our subconscious, when we move consciously, present and using the breath as a base, not only the muscles and joints move, but also the emotions and energy, it is a wonderful tool of sanction and expansion.

"The effect of yoga on my life was so impactful that I wanted to teach. I currently have more than 600 hours of training, including yoga with Restorative alignment, Vinyasa, Hatha and prenatal yoga.

My classes are a combination of everything learned, through a Slow Flow free of pressure, we emphasize connecting with our center through breathing, but always bringing awareness to bodily sensations, connected to the present."

elena gomez

rys-200

I have been practicing yoga since I was in elementary school, I have always liked it, but when I delved deeper into yoga it was 8 years ago, as a result of that I ended up taking an intensive course to become certified as a yoga teacher here at Esencia Yoga Spa! Now I teach a class every Friday, Brikam with heat! My class does not consist of instructions, you have to follow the flow of the music. I have given private lessons to close friends!