Events and Announcements from Present Moment Retreat

January 21-28, 2012 – Dream Retreat in Paradise
We are excited to welcome Kathy Vanderselt and Emmet Schmelig to a mid-winter Dream Retreat at Present Moment. Emmet and Kathy bring a beautifully balanced blend of guided meditation, pranayama, vigorous vinyasa flow and restorative practices to our Pacific paradise along with a practical teaching of yoga philosophy. Both Emmet and Kathy have accumulated thousands of hours of yoga teaching and workshops and are in on-going study with Baron Baptiste. Emmet is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and teaches yoga anatomy to yoga teacher trainees. Both teachers have a passion and ability to teach all levels of student while offering compassion and caring gained through their personal journey. CEU’s available with Emmet for Yoga Alliance Registered teachers. To learn more about this weeklong transformational time with these two dynamic instructors, please visit http://yogabreak.org/mexico.html.

Jan. 28th- Feb. 3rd, 2012 – Vividly Woman Sacred Sensual Splendor
Join a sacred circle of Sisters for a weeklong reunion with and nourishing indulgence of your true Goddess essence. Yoga, sacred dance, soulful ritual and circle time deepen our journey into the sacred sensual splendorful beauty that abounds within and around us. Leela Francis, Vividly Woman founder and VW co-facilitators and event staff create a magical and safe space for diving deep, celebrating abundantly, and having the most delicious & fun week of your life! This is the 5th year that Vividly Woman circles have gathered at Present Moment retreat. Whether you are new to or already a member of the VW sisterhood, you can count on an experience of a lifetime. This retreat can be attended on its own or can be applied toward the Vividly Woman Embodied Leader certification. www.VividlyWoman.com

February 18 - February 25, 2012 – Relax, Receive & Release
Please join Kristin Cork for a transformational week of YIN/YANG Yoga and Meditation. Kristin has been teaching throughout the US for 12 yrs, blending her powerful influences from Erich Schiffman, Shiva Rea, Tias Little and Paul Grilley into unforgettably uplifting teaching style. Kristin uses the practice of yoga to cultivate stillness within, emphasizing the ebb and flow of the breath; sometimes stimulating a strong current of active energy with powerful asanas; other times absorbing deeply through a slow, meditative yin practice. Please feel free to email any questions to Kristin at breckyogaclasses@hotmail.com.

Feb. 25th - Mar. 2nd, 2012 – Vividly Woman Sacred Sensual Splendor
Join a sacred circle of Sisters for a weeklong reunion with and nourishing indulgence of your true Goddess essence. Yoga, sacred dance, soulful ritual and circle time deepen our journey into the sacred sensual splendorful beauty that abounds within and around us. Leela Francis, Vividly Woman founder and VW co-facilitators and event staff create a magical and safe space for diving deep, celebrating abundantly, and having the most delicious & fun week of your life! This is the 5th year that Vividly Woman circles have gathered at Present Moment retreat. Whether you are new to or already a member of the VW sisterhood, you can count on an experience of a lifetime. This retreat can be attended on its own or can be applied toward the Vividly Woman Embodied Leader certification. www.VividlyWoman.com

March 4-11, 2012 Wild at Heart with Todd Inouye
Present Moment is honored to feature Todd Inouye, an Anusara inspired yoga teacher, RYT 500 plus & founder of Yogapod in Vancouver, BC, with more than 10 years of teaching & studies in several traditions. Todd's lighthearted classes & workshops empower his students to use yoga’s brilliant practices as tools for personal growth & transformation. A Typical Day starts w/ a Tantric dharma talk and meditation, deepening inquiry and personal intention. Two inspiring yoga classes per day follow, w/ inspirational small assignment projects woven through your days to enrich the program. Amazing food and lots of free time to explore the natural beauty of the Pacific Riviera, surf, kayak, horseback ride or hang poolside. Come prepared to work hard, play hard & reveal an ocean of possibility! For more info contact Todd at: todd@yogapod.com or Hilda at: Nyquvest, Hilda CWT-LLB-Vancouver

March 18-24, 2012 – A Fun filled Week of Zuuumba!
Come enjoy a week of Yoga, Meditation & Qigong w/ the Present Moment staff by day and exhilerating Zumba by night w/ Laurie Sigel (The ChaChaMama) during A Week of Zumba! Laurie leads packed Zumba classes at Lifetime Fitness and several other locations in Minneapolis that offer a deliriously fun, energy-filled mix of easy-to-follow Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Samba, Cumbia, Bollywood & Latin Pop. Laurie is a music lover and seeks out interesting music, diverging regularly from standard Zumba fare by pulling music from the likes of Juana Molina, Lila Downs, Celia Cruz & more. Laurie adores teaching Zumba; bringing people of all backgrounds together to enjoy movement, laughter, and individually stylized dance while making a huge positive fitness impact in their lives. Zumba is an affirmation of life and the human spirit! To learn more about Laurie and Zumba, please visit Laurie’s website at: www.thechachamama.com

April 7th-14th, 2012 – Yoga High Family Retreat
Present Moment proudly announces this fabulous event featuring Liz Buehler Walker from NYC. Spend your much deserved Spring Break doing something that both you and your kids will LOVE...the Yoga High Family Friendly Retreat! This amazing event in paradise is set on the breathtaking Pacific Riviera, and is ideal for singles and couples without children as well. Enjoy 4 star, ocean view accommodations, soothing massages, private beaches, delicious int'l spa cuisne and yoga, yoga, yoga. Please contact Liz at: liz@yoghighnyc.com for more detailed info. Space is very limited, so registering early is strongly reccommended.

May 6-26, 2012 – 200-Hour Mexico Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course
Yoga School Institute welcomes you to be a part of this life enhancing experience through meditation, pranayama, asana, vegetarian meals, daily activities, and the application of yogic theory into daily living. We encourage you to open your heart and connect to the very essence of our universe; love, compassion, and perfection. We invite you to reveal the inner stillness and peace that resides deep within your heart and soul. We offer this opportunity to radiate peace and love to all mankind and the universe.

May 26th-June 1st, 2012 – Escape to Paradise with Karin Charuz from Yoga Tree Studios
Come deepen your practice with Karin Charuz; far, far away from the hectic city life. Indulge your senses at Present Moment Retreat in Troncones, Mexico, in complete harmony with nature's finest on display in every direction. Enjoy the amenities of this 5 star boutique hotel and the privacy of tropical beaches on the Pacific Riviera; combining the luxury a spa setting with the tranquility of a conscious living retreat. Experience joy, peace of mind, self expression and group bonding through dynamic yoga, pranayama, meditation and chanting. Please sign up now, as space is very limited.
**For more info, please contact Karin at: karin@yogatree.ca

Oct. 25-Nov. 14, 2012 – 200-Hour Mexico Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course
Yoga School Institute welcomes you to be a part of this life enhancing experience through meditation, pranayama, asana, vegetarian meals, daily activities, and the application of yogic theory into daily living. We encourage you to open your heart and connect to the very essence of our universe; love, compassion, and perfection. We invite you to reveal the inner stillness and peace that resides deep within your heart and soul. We offer this opportunity to radiate peace and love to all mankind and the universe.

Jan. 12-19, 2013 – Back to Bliss Yoga Retreat
Join Harriet Alterowitz & Jennifer Brooke for an unforgettable getaway at Present Moment Retreat in Troncones. Enjoy the amenities of a five star boutique hotel, and the privacy of an intimate village. Indulge in the luxury of a health spa beach resort, while experiencing the tranquility of a spiritual retreat center. We invite you to join us for a full week of yoga, beach-front relaxation and soul renewal. Spend your day basking in the warm waters of the Pacific, strolling miles of unspoiled beaches, swimming in the resort pool or spoliling yourself with a heavenly massage. Evenings will offer a variety of live entertainment. Yoga classes are always optional and open to all levels of experience. Non-yoga spouses, partners and friends are welcome to join us!