Jan. 4-11 & 11-18 Yoga Retreat In Paradise
Ted Roseen has been teaching his unique blend of yoga around the Twin Cities for years. This mix of the biomechanics of Iyengar, strong poses and repetition of Ashtanga, and the gentle flow of Vinyasa creates a fun, yet challenging balance for students of any level. As a marathoner, triathlete, and rock climber, Roseen understands the importance of an open body, the benefits of a positive and quiet mind and the powerful resource that is tapped when that open body and quiet mind are connected. He has studied under a number of gurus, including Saraswathi Rangaswamy, daughter of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India and local yogi Dec Barry. Ted was acknowledged for his efforts and abilities in yoga in the Mpls/St.Paul Magazine “Best of the Twins Cities 2007."
Jan. 18-25 - Back to Bliss
Join Harriet Alterowitz & Jennifer Brooke for a fun winter getaway at Present Moment Retreat Center, located just 45 minutes north of Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo on Troncones Beach. Present Moment has the amenities of a five star hotel and the privacy of a deserted island. This intimate facility uniquely combines the luxuries of a health spa and beach resort with the tranquility of a spiritual yoga 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, or swimming in the resort pool with a Jacuzzi spa. 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!
Jan. 25-Feb. 1 - 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. If you are ready, register now.
Feb. 1-8 – 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!
Feb. 8-15 – A Fun filled Week of Zuuumba... Couples Week!
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. Present Moment is SUCH a romantic place – a perfect place to really connect with your loved one. Romantic dinners, long beach walks, lounging poolside with margaritas, couples’ kayaking, surfing, horseback riding at sunset on the beach, dancing under southern stars (we plan to do a night or two of partner salsa/rumba/chachacha lessons for any couples who are interested). Plenty of activities for the guys too between surfing/kayaking/hiking plus loosely organized beach volleyball/football/soccer. So, if your non-Yogi guy’s on the fence because it’s a Yoga/Zumba place – he shouldn’t be! It will be super fun for everyone!
Feb. 15-22 - 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. If you are ready, register now.
Mar. 8-15 - Samadhi Mexico Retreat
Rise each morning to feel the warm ocean breeze and jungle birds greeting you. Take advantage of early morning Qigong, Yoga, Nutritional Workshops &/or meditation…or sleep in to the gentle rocking of ocean waves. Nourish your body with organic, delicious, gourmet meals and freshly-made juices. Laugh out loud just like a child without a care in the world. Drum, sing and dance under a moon and star-filled sky. Join us for new adventures hiking to waterfalls, kayaking, surfing or simply reading a book on our private beach. Learn valuable skills to take home with you that will help you live a vibrant life always. We’ll be talking about juicing, super foods, how to eat in a way that supports sublime health and happiness and so much more. Call to register... 847-858-7572.
Mar. 22-29 - 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. If you are ready, register now.
May 10 - May 30 - Yoga Teacher Training
Come to Present Moment Retreat and take part in our Yoga Alliance certified 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training & Cleansing Retreat. This is a life enhancing, transformative experience where you will learn meditation, pranayama, asana, cleansing, shamanic philosophy, application of yogic theory and much more. We believe that the best way to learn Yoga is by living Yoga. Thus, we have developed an experiential curriculum where you will live a yogic life for three weeks while learning the theory behind the practice. For more informatioon, click the link above or email CJ Ananda (cjananda@gmail.com).
Oct. 4 - Oct. 24 - Yoga Teacher Training
Come to Present Moment Retreat and take part in our Yoga Alliance certified 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training & Cleansing Retreat. This is a life enhancing, transformative experience where you will learn meditation, pranayama, asana, cleansing, shamanic philosophy, application of yogic theory and much more. We believe that the best way to learn Yoga is by living Yoga. Thus, we have developed an experiential curriculum where you will live a yogic life for three weeks while learning the theory behind the practice. For more informatioon, click the link above or email CJ Ananda (cjananda@gmail.com).