Join David Westlake & Joshua Love for round 2 on another week long journey to the remarkable Present Moment Retreat Center. Enjoy 7 days and 7 nights on a life affirming and soulful journey in the humbling town of Troncones, Mexico. The beaches; remote, pure and tranquil. The quiet streets and the sound of the surf will heal your body and rejuvenate your Soul. Our intention for this experience is to dive deeper into our practice with a powerful alchemy of Asana, Kriya, Pranayama, Meditation, and did we say surfing?!
The daily yogic journey will encompass all that is the 8 limb path. Mornings will begin with the practice of meditation and kriya yoga followed by optional daily surf adventures. Days will wind down with a soulful evening vinyasa flow and fireside Dharma talks.
Leave the drama, explore your dharma!
From the oceanview bungalows of Present Moment you will step out the door to start your day with a yoga practice in the open air palapa followed by a gourmet breakfast to get ready for the day’s adventure. It is here, under the bright Mexican sky, that you begin to drop into the now and R E J U V E N A T E.
Picture this… Yoga in the morning followed by playing in the waves; in the afternoons take a break to rest by the pool, or participate in a sea turtle release on the beach; and spend your evenings with a soulful vinyasa flow, fireside Dharma talks, and mellow company under the stars. For those who don’t feel like surfing and just want some yoga and beach time, that’s cool too! This trip is about having the freedom and flexibility to do what you want to do from a place of Now. Let us help make that a reality for you!
Your guides for this trip are David Westlake and Joshua Love. No strangers to Mexico or travel, these two will inspire, rejuvenate, and relax you as you move into the here and Now with their all-levels classes.
Your Adventure Includes
- Gourmet breakfast daily
- 6 dinners
- Daily yoga & mediation practice
- A 60 minute massage
- Eco-chic accommodations
- Invitation to participate in traditional Temazcal and Cacao ceremonies
- All yoga props (including mats) will be available for your use
- Lots of free time to relax or to explore on your owns
*not included is flights, additional meals beyond what is listed above, alcohol, gratuity, laundry, optional activities and services.
Pricing
Guest accommodations are as follows:
- Double Occupancy Bungalow – US $2085 per person
$500 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration.
Know two people who want to join you on this adventure? Sign up as a triplet sized group and save! Contact Rachel rachel@anchorageyogacycle.com to inquire about a triple room accommodation.
Let Anchorage Yoga Cycle know if you have any questions or visit their FAQ page. They are happy to hop on a phone call with anyone who wants to have a more detailed conversation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like minded pros for a relaxing week on the serene beaches of Playa Troncones, Mexico.
Register
TO REGISTER: Send an email at Rachel to let them know you’re interested, and they’ll advise how to send your $500 deposit | FOR MORE: Visit Anchorage Yoga Facebook page event.
Your Leaders
David Westlake and Joshua Love
“I was always curious about what it meant to live an authentic life. This inner wonder took me on many adventures eventually leading me to yoga. This ancient yet evolving art form gave me a framework in which to practice and further explore my questions. Yoga teacher training seemed like the next step. Little did I know how my life would change. Since then, yoga has rocked my world and taken me on an amazing path of self discovery and personal satisfaction. I get to teach and share meaningful ideas with so many whether it be in meditation, asana or discussion. What a gift! They say that we are only as capable as the teachers who have nurtured us along the way. I am blessed in that realm. Deep gratitude for my guides both on and off the mat especially Katey Inman for helping me as I stumble along the way, Dharma Mittra for challenging me to step further into the stream, Natalie Kellier for the inward push to go a little deeper, and most of all my father who constantly encourages me to follow the way wherever it may lead. I can’t say I have any answers but would love to share my questions with you whether that be in meditation, through the sweat of asana or in the round of discourse. See you on the mat my dear friends. Om shanti shanti shanti…”
“It’s the ultimate paradox that I find myself both a student and teacher of a practice based on silencing the mind! I came to yoga with, at first, much resistance. My love/hate relationship with the practice of yoga dissolved into pure passion after my first hot yoga class. My “hot’ yoga teachers focused less on perfect alignment and placed the emphasis on effort, focus, and determination. I was hooked! My classes celebrate opposites: movement and stillness, music and quiet, effort and surrender—while always remembering to embrace our inner voice! Much love to all my “big” teachers (Rick Resnick, Jimmy Barkan, and Katherine Inman) and “small” teachers (to many to name). Namah Shivaya!”
Your Home
Our charming, chic hotel and yoga retreat is located on a quiet, serene beach in Playa Troncones, thirty minutes up the coast from Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Present Moment Retreat is a powerfully transformative environment providing experiential training in the cultural arts. Surrounded by the magnificence of earth’s natural beauty, people from around the world come here to grow towards wholeness in their lives. We are dedicated to fostering deep awareness and appreciation of life through the compassionate treatment of all beings, and promoting wisdom and peace in celebration of the human spirit.
Your Boutique Bungalow
Present Moment is the perfect antidote to the chaos of everyday life. Authenticity was imperative in the construction of every inch of this resort. Thus, all bungalows have an indigenous palapa thatched roof, hand-crafted in the Mexican tradition, and are furnished with a pillow top queen-sized bed, luxurious 400 count cotton bedding and a canopy of white linen. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.
With 5 deluxe bungalows and 3 family bungalows, somewhat blurring the lines between the indoors and out, with its amazing vantage points to the sea, gardens and pool, your accommodation will be the perfect place to rest yourself after a full day of yoga and surf at Present Moment. Just a 30 second walk the beach, let the sounds of the ocean lure you to sleep each night.
With 3 air conditioned suites, for those seeking a little more similarity to the comforts of home. Centrally located, you will be just steps away from the beach, amazing yoga classes, massage, and fine dining. If you enjoy strolling the shore at sunrise, these stunning bungalows will have you on your way in no time. Hand-crafted and beautifully appointed, a true home away from home.
About Troncones & Getting Here
At the heart of charming Troncones Beach, nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling Mexican Riviera, Present Moment Retreat combines the ambience of nature’s grandeur with personally challenging mind-body work, set in harmony on beautifully-landscaped tropical grounds.
Troncones Beach is a small, recently-developed community situated on some 3 miles of pristine Pacific beach – a strand of white sand punctuated by occasional rock outcroppings often harboring tidepools teeming with fascinating saltwater life. The charming village is home to a small school, a public library (donated by generous local residents for education of the village’s children), a church, several dry goods outlets and a few other small provisioning services for essential items. All of these are couched within a traditional and tropical Mexican ambience.
You can fly into Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, the airport is located only 20 miles north and an easy 45-minute drive. The international airport is serviced by a number of International airlines including Alaska Airlines, Continental, American, America West, Frontier Airlines, Mexicana and Aeromexico. Troncones Beach is highly connected, yet still a world apart. Its proximity to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo affords you a full choice of shopping conveniences and recreational possibilities, all just a short distance from your world-class yoga retreat and resort. We can assist you with booking all flights and airport transportation.
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JQ WILLIAMSJQ Williams is a warm and energetic teacher. Expect to learn a lot about anatomy and body mechanics under her teaching while she takes you on a journey of free expression through body and spirit. She is a certified 500 E RYT, who owns a studio in Saint Paul Minnesota and travels teaching nation-wide.
Zoe Wirth is a sincere and spirited yoga teacher based in Los Angeles, originally from Florida, and in her heart calls Miami Beach her home. Integrating joy into yoga practice is her main focus. After working for years in the fast-paced fashion industry as a stylist, Zoe found peace through yoga, eventually making the shift into full time yogi after completing her RYT at White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara California.
At the heart of charming Troncones Beach, nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling Mexican Riviera, Present Moment Retreat combines the ambience of nature’s grandeur with personally challenging mind-body work, set in harmony on beautifully-landscaped tropical grounds.