Warren Ogden, Founder and General Manager
Warren Ogden began studying both fitness and yoga 14 years ago at Duke University. Warren has been personal training and teaching yoga for the last two years. Most recently, he studied yoga in Rishikesh and Dharmasala, India, completing Agama's intensive one-month program.
Grace Van Berkum, Natural Nutritionist, Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer
As a Registered Holisitic Nutritionist, Certified Personal trainer, and Sivananda Yoga teacher, Grace takes a well rounded approach to health and fitness and improving the quality of one's life. The healthier you are, the more energy and confidence you have, and the more successful and fulfilled your life becomes. Grace just spent the last 6 months studying and teaching yoga in the Bahamas. Prior to that she worked as a Natural Nutritionist and Personal Trainer in reputable, high volume gyms in Toronto, represented Lululemon as an ambassador, and has written nutrition articles and appeared as a fitness model for various magazines. She wants to share her passion and knowledge for improving one's life, physically, emotionally, & spiritually, with people all over the world. Grace is teaming up with PURE in Nicaragua to give you a different kind of vacation to renew your health and invigorate your soul, while exploring a new, beautiful country.
Michal Maron, Yoga Teacher
Michal teaches yoga, meditation, and personal training sessions at PURE, as well as the popular hands-on healthy chocolate making workshops.
She has traveled in India and South East Asia for more than five years living in ashrams, yoga schools and temples. The learning and practicing she has experienced has influeneced her teaching different styles of yoga and meditation. She has taught yoga & meditation in Australia and currently in Nicaragua at PURE.
She strives to live her life by the yogic principle of staying in the present moment, which she shares with her students.
Sasha Friess, Yoga Teacher
Sasha has studied dance for over thirteen years and is a certified yoga teacher through Yandara in Baja Mexico and Sivananda in the Bahamas. Sasha has lived and taught yoga on Paradise Island in the Bahamas and has her own yoga business in Canada. Sasha's love for yoga, travel and nature has brought her to Nicaragua to teach and to grow.
Dana Remedios, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Dana has broad interests in wellbeing and preventative health and has experience working with health clubs, chiropractors, private clients and gyms, where her clients have obtained fantastic results! She is a high energy professional recognized for her proven talent for identifying needs quickly, creating and maintaining high quality relationships of integrity and loyalty. She is a current member of the Health Action Network Society and CSNNAA.
A nutrition consultation with Dana will lead to improved health, vitality, and well-being. To have a consultation or receive a tailored program to manage weight, learn to shop for healthful foods and plan a personalized menu, please contact her through Pure.
Nayeli Rudel; Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher
Originally from Germany, Nayeli studied massage and various alternative health methods in India and Italy. She offers shiatsu, Hara massage, Reiki and ayurvedic (Indian) massage, as well as nutritional counseling.
Marc Correl; Massage Therapist
Marc was born to be a massage therapist. He first studied in the Southeastern Neuromuscular Institute in Charleston (S.C), and has been helping through massage for 10 years. Marc specializes in Neuro-Muscular massage, as well Swedish, deep tissue, pre-natal massage, chronic pain, medical massages and finally trigger point therapy.
Maria Isabel Rosales; Massage Therapist
Maria Isabel is a fantastic native nicaraguan massage therapist. She offers deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone massage and does facials and body wraps. She studied at the Universidad Nacional Autonomo de Nicaragua (UNAN) in Managua. She has been a professional therapist for eleven years. Maria Isabel also gives nutrition consultations.
Orlando Molina; Kick-boxing and aerobics Instructor
Always full of energy, Orlando classes are fun and envigorating. His patience and good humor makes him a wonderful instructor. He leads aerobics, kickboxing, self-defense and cardio classes.
Juan Antonio Manzanares; Dance Teacher
Juan is Pure's dance teacher. A local legend, he has been dancing and teaching professionally in the area for years. He teaches salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata and numerous other dance styles. Contact us to set up a private or group lesson.
Joel Stromberg, Personal Trainer
Joel has been a certified personal trainer for eight years. He received his certification from the American Council on Exercise, a leading fitness certification organization in the U.S. He has trained hundreds of clients from teenagers to seniors having multiple goals including recovery from injuries, strength training and weight loss. In his training sessions he combines exercise with education about diet, technique and muscle groups so that clients are able to knowledgeably workout on their own.
Dane Landrith, Surf Instructor
After leaving a position as the director of Outback Adventures at the University of California, San Diego, Dane moved to Nicaragua to realize a dream. The dream is of surf, and the opportunity to mentor aspiring outdoor professionals in Nicaragua. Dane began running surf trips to Baja California, Mexico, and teaching people the sport of kings in 2001. He is certified in Open Ocean lifeguarding, and has worked as a beach lifeguard in San Diego, CA.
Ruth Marina Vega; Massage Therapist
Ruth has been working as a massage therapist for four years and as a naturotherapist for three years. She studied at the Mexican National University in Managua (Nicaragua). Her love for people and natural care is evident. Ruth also offers acupuncture, reflexology, hot stone massage and Shiatsu. She offers natural facials and nutrition consultations.
Tania Garay; Tour Logistics & Guide
Tania will be organizing your day tours and occassionally serving as a tour guide. She is a bi-lingual, Granada native. Tania studied tourism administration and hotel management. As a hotel manager, she completed a series of courses in customer service and best practices in tourism.
