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Essence of Yoga

4.87

Based on 30 reviews

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NPS Score 9.3/10


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725 Ford Street

Maumee, OH, United States

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Hot/Heated Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Languages

English

Other Locations

Essence of Yoga
6314 South Berkey Southern Road
Whitehouse, OH, USA

About Essence of Yoga

Essence of Yoga is a yoga school that is located in Maumee, Ohio at Essence Mind•Body Studio.  It is lead by E-RYT and owner Diana Spiess.   The focus of this yoga school is to assist anyone wanting to grow in their yoga practice, to become a teacher with proper...

Essence of Yoga is a yoga school that is located in Maumee, Ohio at Essence Mind•Body Studio.  It is lead by E-RYT and owner Diana Spiess.  

The focus of this yoga school is to assist anyone wanting to grow in their yoga practice, to become a teacher with proper instruction on safety and effectiveness, and to learn the full scope of yoga even beyond work on the mat. 


We will cover an array of yoga styles, learn in detail where they originated, and become very familiar with how to properly teach them. Diana's ability to focus on each student and to assist with different teaching styles and methods is truly amazing.  Each student will be able to access her easily throughout the course as needed.    

Diana's experience in teaching yoga, wellness and fitness spans over 26 years and she has trained and taught classes to 1000's of individuals from numerous backgrounds including:
      
 • Athletes: NCAA and non-competitive
 • Pre and post surgical
 • Natal, chronic, and acute injuries
 • Serious spinal limitations

 Her credentials and certifications are numerous beyond E-RYT, RPYT, and RCYT:

 • ACE Certified Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist
 • Certified IIA Clinical Aromatherapist,
 • ACE and IIN Certified Health Coach
 • Certified Reiki Practitioner
 • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
 • Group Fitness Instructor
 • Full Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor
 • Star 3 Certified Spinning Instructor
 • YMCA Water Aerobic Instructor

All can be seen on her personal web site www.dianaspiess.com 
  

First Registered September 2014

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Lori Smith May 12, 2023
    Training Program held on Dec 01, 2020—Dec 31, 2022

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Clarissa Votaw Apr 24, 2023

  • 3 out of 5
    By: Brooke Schumacher Dec 07, 2022
    Training Program held on Jan 25, 2018—Oct 14, 2018

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Alycia Poulin Oct 12, 2022
    Training Program held on Jan 01, 2020—Nov 22, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Melinda Fletcher May 19, 2022
    Training Program held on Jan 18, 2019—Oct 20, 2019

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Dana Andrews Jun 27, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kelsey Dietrich Jun 18, 2021
    Training Program held on Jan 01, 2020—Nov 22, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Patti Leupp Apr 23, 2021
    Training Program held on Jan 01, 2020—Nov 22, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Glory Meyer Feb 13, 2021
    Training Program held on Jan 01, 2018—Dec 31, 2019

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jennifer Sigmon Nov 13, 2020
    Training Program held on Jan 18, 2019—Oct 20, 2019

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jenny Goldberg Perin Apr 13, 2020
    Training Program held on Jan 18, 2019—Oct 20, 2019

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kathie VanNess Jan 31, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Nancy Keeton Jan 19, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jane Bowes Nov 05, 2019
    Training Program held on Jan 25, 2018—Oct 14, 2018

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Clarissa Votaw Nov 05, 2019
    Training Program held on Jan 18, 2019—Oct 20, 2019

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Emily Sauer Aug 20, 2019
    Training Program held on Jan 25, 2018—Oct 14, 2018

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Erika Peters Jul 29, 2019
    Training Program held on Jan 25, 2018—Oct 14, 2018

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Karen L Hover Jul 24, 2019
    Training Program held on Jan 25, 2018—Oct 14, 2018

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jennifer Archambeau Nov 05, 2018

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Mark L. Beeman Oct 14, 2018
    Training Program held on Jan 25, 2018—Oct 14, 2018

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Dana Andrews Jun 28, 2018

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Maggie Kollman Jan 20, 2018
    Training Program held on Jan 12, 2017—Oct 22, 2017

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Renee Smidi Jan 07, 2018
    Training Program held on Jan 28, 2016—Oct 31, 2016

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kathie VanNess Dec 02, 2017
    Training Program held on Feb 05, 2015—Nov 29, 2015

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Madeleine Corbo Aug 27, 2017
    Training Program held on Jan 28, 2016—Oct 31, 2016

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Rachel Kanable Feb 22, 2017
    Training Program held on Feb 05, 2015—Nov 29, 2015

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Amy Kajca Feb 09, 2017
    Training Program held on Feb 05, 2015—Nov 29, 2015

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Rolfe Maxon Jan 02, 2017
    Training Program held on Jan 28, 2016—Oct 31, 2016

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Leah Naveaux Nov 29, 2016
    Training Program held on Feb 05, 2015—Nov 29, 2015

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Glory Meyer Feb 22, 2016
    Training Program held on Feb 05, 2015—Nov 29, 2015

First Registered September 2014

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 30

By Lori Smith E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500

May 12, 2023

By Clarissa Votaw RYT® 500

Apr 24, 2023

All Reviews (30)

Teaching Staff

Diana Spiess

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, RPYT®, YACEP®

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