Alexi
Alexi teaches yin yoga classes are meditative and deeply relaxing as we use time and gravity to slowly open the body, she mixes it with soundhealing, a form of meditation that uses the sound of various instruments to heal the body, mind and spirit.
Andrew Pūjā
Andrew Pūjā English Meet Andrew, our authentic main teacher in Barbarenas – offering beautiful practices and sessions. ‘Serving and sharing the teachings with compassion and from the heart is what inspires me every day, the most beautiful thing is learning from all those souls that connect in a single breath, in a posture, sharing the word and chanting a mantra, this is Yoga. I feel very grateful to be part of this prayer, of this awakening of consciousness, to be a channel to transmit and receive all these teachings and to be able to project light, peace, love and blessings…
Celeste González
I am Celeste, Reiki Master. More than 10 years ago I was initiated in Reiki as a teacher, but it was two years ago when I felt the call to initiate others on this path. For me, Reiki is healing and connection with our body and emotions. It is a powerful tool that brings us peace and balance. Throughout my practice, Reiki has allowed me to observe myself better, to heal my thoughts and emotions, and to understand that, just as we are capable of getting sick, we are also capable of healing ourselves. Reiki is communion with the whole.…
Chef Armando Villatoro Salinas
Armando is a passionate chef dedicated to plant-based Mexican cuisine. With 14 years of kitchen experience—and the last 4 focused on vegan cooking—he has mastered the art of transforming traditional regional recipes into vibrant plant-based versions that honor flavor, culture, and sustainability. For the past 5 years, he’s been the resident chef at Barbarenas, where his food not only nourishes the body but feeds the soul. His workshops are celebrations of flavor and community, filled with laughter, stories, and heart. Whether he’s guiding you through a smoky Oaxacan mole or showing how to hand-press tortillas, you’ll leave inspired and full…
Eduardo Mateo
Eduardo Mateo Lic. en Administración de Empresas Entregado a la práctica de yoga desde hace mas de 20 años, ha explorado distintas tradiciones del yoga Ashtanga. Practicante de la las 3 primeras series de la disciplina de Ashtanga; imparte y practica yoga integral que involucra posturas (asanas), pranayamas, filosofía, mudras y Meditación . Su visión integrativa permite al estudiante aprender aspectos que van más allá de las posturas y comprender aspectos más sutiles del camino del yoga. Ha impartido talleres en Europa, America Latina y Asia, y su labor de servicio (Karma yoga) incluye orfanatos, cárceles y personas en sillas…
Iñaki Aranzadi
Iñaki Aranzadi is a seasoned workshop facilitator and clinical psychologist with extensive experience in designing and delivering transformative programs that cater to diverse groups and needs. Their journey began with obtaining a degree in psychology, followed by advanced training in clinical psychology, which provided a solid foundation for their work in mental health and personal development. Throughout their career, Mr. Aranzadi has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping individuals and communities enhance their emotional well-being, navigate life challenges, and unlock their full pot
Ino Mora
Ino Mora is an experienced ritual healer from Guadalajara who has done Ayahuasca ceremonies for over 10 years. He was trained and guided by Don Miguel Garay, a very experienced Chiapaneco Shaman, and Germán Santos, a certified physician and seer trained by the Taitas, deep in the Amazon jungle of Peru, according to the Yaminahua tradition. Ino is an heir and keeper of an ancestral tradition, using only the original brew with its two original ingredients: Ayahuasca and Chacruna. He guides very personalized ceremonies, individual, or in intimate groups.
Isabel
Power Yoga The style of Yoga Isabel teaches is a dynamic yet also very spiritually binding practice. She focuses on strength and correct alignment in her physical classes alongside her spirituality. This powerful asana practice will help your muscle memory to build a deep foundation for inversions arm balances. Explore not only the body, but the mind and soul with Isabel and explode into your practice.
Jade
Meet Jade, our beautiful manager and house soundhealer. ‘My musical journey started in 2008 amounting to a 15 year career as an international dj playing all of the world and sharing the stage with a number of top acts. My love for music is so vast that it naturally evolved into a passion for sound healing and live performance leading me to become an accredited sound healer. Sharing the magic power of musical frequencies is my biggest passion and love. I am guided by the hangdrum as the key to the portal of vibration. Meanwhile I have extended my…
Juan Basilico
Juan Basilico is a lover of philosophy, healthy lifestyle and metaphysics. If you are looking for a metaphysical experience that goes beyond the experience of the body and mind, Juan would be the inspiration to look for. As he has more than 8 years of yoga experience and a deep knowledge of teaching tarot, chakras, pranayama and asanas.
Lisa
Yin Yoga Lisa’s yin yoga classes are meditative and deeply relaxing as we use time and gravity to slowly open the body. In this floor-based practice, each shape is held for 5 minutes. Props are used to ensure accessibility and comfort as practioners aim for 70% intensity in each pose.
Macarena Casa
Maca’s journey with yoga began as a powerful anchor in a time of personal growth, fostering a deeper sense of self-love and conscious care. She believes in cultivating a beautiful harmony between breath and movement, guiding you through flows that awaken every part of your body. Expect classes that sometimes invite a playful challenge, designed to empower you both on and off the mat. Maca’s greatest joy is seeing students leave feeling lighter, more connected, and simply better. Certified in Vinyasa and Biomechanics from Argentina, she brings six years of dedicated practice to her teaching.
Marlo
Marlo is a passionate advocate for sustainable living and a skilled practitioner of bioconstruction. Born in the north,he spent years immersed in the world of art photography and experimental videos, leaving behind a career in film production to pursue a simpler, more environmentally conscious lifestyle. Off-grid for much of his life, Arlo has lived nomadically along the Pacific coast, deeply connected to nature and inspired by the wisdom of traditional cultures. His journey has led him to Oaxaca, where he has established a thriving business focused on sustainable practices. Arlo offers a range of services, including compost collection, waste…
Misael
Misael is a profesional surfer, born and raised in Puerto Escondido. He is been surfing his whole life, he participates as a surf judge in tournaments and is a founder of Amisurf an organization thatt provides certification for surf instructors. He has teached surf for more than 10 years, outside of the water he is an environmentalist and elemtary school teacher.
Misael
Founder, Teacher and operating director of Surfskate Society. Since he was 12 years old, he fell in love with the world of skateboarding, going from street skate to the passionate surfskate. His heart is in skateboarding, where he found the philosophy of life that has helped him grow and overcome fears. Every session he is ready to share this passion with you.
Ozlem
Ozlem has been teaching yoga since 2014. She infuses an myriad of styles into her classes. Her slow flow into yin classes, is a deep, slow practice that encourages us to move within. Giving us an opportunity to reflect and pause, gaining an better understanding of moving and breathing awareness. Ozlem, encourages her students to listen to their bodies energetic actions with focus on breathing and alignment; her classes are friendly, fun and suitable for practitioners of all levels. Ozlem, Slow Flow into Yin
Paz
Paz is from Israel, she teaches Ashtanga which is a very dymanic and athletic form of Yoga, it consists of fixed series of postures, it is rooted in vinyasa, the flowing movements between postures, with a focus on energy and breath. While it is a very physical practice, it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace.
Rodolfo
Teacher Always with the best vibes and when he skates it feels like he’s flying. His motivation to teach skateboarding comes from his belief that it can change lives, as it did for him – skateboarding helped him get out of trouble, be more aware of the things we can’t control and give solutions to the things life throws at us. His patience and lightness can help you lose your fears and move forward with a lot of fun.
Rose
Roos: Meet Roos, our somatic, dance and yoga teacher and our social media manager. ‘After the completion of my bachelors in Dance Education, I’ve dedicated my research into analyzing the use of dance as a tool to unravel unconscious behaviors, fostering the direct integration and embodiment of new behaviors. My work revolves around finding a balance between free expression and analyzing our movements, ultimately creating a deeper understanding within ourselves. I believe that effecting change within one individual can create a ripple effect throughout the entire . With my background in teaching, performing and creating, my main focus is offering…
Salvador Espinoza
Salvador Espinoza is a medicine musician and temazcal guide who has been supporting healing, transformation, and spiritual journeys with master plants through sacred music. As a temazcal ceremony guide, his work is deeply rooted in the wisdom of his ancestral heritage, gained through his journey with elders and his connection to the natural world.
Sanjib Chandra
हरि ॐ तत्सत्! Yoga Master Sanjib Chandra is a Sānātan dharmā (Hindu/Indian) Origin and he has come from Sanātanī Natha Samprādayā family or Shaivism and their family are traditionally associated in the HATHA YOGA (हठयोगः); he has learned Yoga from his family and Sanātanī Yogis. Before coming in the Purto Escondido, Mexico; he used to teach Yogā in the city of West Bengal (Kolkata, India), Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore, India), Yokohama (Kawasaki, Japan). He doesn’t know Spanish language and also his English has an an Indian accent. He only enlightens Sanātanī (Hindu/Indian) Traditional Yoga. In the Yogā (Indian), There are two…
Shaira Barojas
Shaira, a native Mexican curandera, doula, and apprentice midwife, has been supporting births, celebrations, healings, farewells, beginnings, and countless transformational processes for over 10 years through rituals and circles sustained by the energy of nature and the wisdom of her ancestral heritage, acquired through her journey with the elders of the Anahuac tradition.
Sofia
Meet Sofia: Your Spanish Teacher Sofia is a passionate and experienced Spanish teacher who loves helping students of all levels—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to perfect your skills. Her private classes are tailored to your needs, allowing you to learn at your own pace and focus on what matters most to you. With a warm and patient approach, Sofia blends grammar, vocabulary, and conversational practice with insights into Mexican culture, making each lesson engaging and practical. Whether you want to master essential phrases, improve fluency, or dive deeper into the language, Sofia is here to guide and inspire…
Zoë
My goal as a teacher is to design playful flows that develop strength, stamina and mobility uniting both the physical and psychological elements of yoga.