Chris Hannant is from the Outer Banks of North Carolina but fell in love with Troncones while on an extended surf trip to the area in 2015. After cultivating a deep connection with both the place and people of Present Moment, he’s returned every year since to bring his creativity to the team. Now, almost everything you see on the website and social media was captured through his lens and efforts to translate the magic of Present Moment into a permanent medium.

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Vicki has always had a passion for movement and exercise. She began running early in life and was active in many sports. This led her to study Exercise Physiology and Movement studies at University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. Vicki began teaching group fitness classes in college to share her passion with others.

Post graduation, Vicki moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and worked in Cardiac Rehab. She began studying different movement modalities and teaching at various fitness facilities. This eventually led her to work as a studio manager at a Pilates studio in Minneapolis, where she worked for over 8 years.

Vicki completed  a 450 hour Pilates certification in 2011 from Align Pilates in Minneapolis, MN and in 2015 a 200 hour Yoga certification from the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. Also in 2015, Vicki was certified in Yin Yoga with the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. She has studied various forms of body work and Reiki as well. She enjoys guiding students through all levels of Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative classes. There is always an emphasize on trusting one’s own body and moving with focus and intention. She brings a gentle, welcoming spirit to everyone.

When not teaching, you can find Vicki walking the beach with her faithful boxer, Willis.

Ryan began sharing his experience of managing retreat centers around the world with us here at Present Moment in the summer of 2018. He had spent two years as the General Manager of the Hariharalaya Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center in Cambodia before coming to Mexico. During his time there he had the incredible opportunity, through his background in Business Development, Design & Construction, Project Management, Teaching, and Leadership, to help take Hariharalaya to its current status as Southeast Asia’s number one holistic yoga & meditation retreat center. His experience was incredibly rewarding as he had the good fortune of not only leaving his mark on a truly unique and amazing space, but by connecting with thousands of guests through the teachings of Integral Yoga.

The passion he has for yoga and mindfulness has guided his personal path as well as his professional career. His background has primarily been in luxury estate and yacht management, as well as luxury yacht charters. He has been a yacht captain for the past 14 years and has maintained and managed vessels, hotels, luxury estates, retreat centers, and villas of all sizes and in many different countries. He also has many years of experience with designing, building, and remodeling spaces. He teaches rock climbing, different styles of asana, restorative yoga, mindfulness, group activities, and partner yoga classes.

Most days you’ll find him organizing and building our upcoming retreats, answering emails, and spreading good vibes, likely with a dish of fresh guacamole nearby!

Ryan’s Facebook Page:
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