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Present Moment Retreat

Boutique Hotel | Spa Resort | Yoga Surf Retreat | Playa Troncones | Mexico

The 10th Annual Yoga Retreat to Paradise | Jan. 11/25, 2020

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January 11-25, 2020 – The Tenth Annual Yoga Retreat to Paradise
YogaTed Yoga



January 11-18, January 18-25, 2020
OR go for 2 FULL WEEKS* (Jan.11-25)!

Led by award-winning master yogi Ted Roseen and Sharon Picasso

It’s a good sign when a retreat has been returning year after year, and even more so that for the past SEVEN years there has been back-to-back weeks! That’s the best endorsement in itself. Come see for yourself!

THE TEACHER:

Master yoga instructor, 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. But, it’s Ted’s sense of humor and lightness of heart that really sets him apart from other teachers, a true believer of tapping in to your inner playground. 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.”

PRICE:

Singles: $2680.95 ($536.19 security deposit)
Doubles: $1881.25 ($376.25 security deposit)
Triples: $1747.95 ($349.59 security deposit)

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL**
Get your security deposit in by the end of February 2019, and receive $100 off your cost per person.

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.
All money can be refunded, except the deposit, up to 30 days before the trip. If the trip is canceled, all money will be refunded. There are ONLY 20 SPOTS available each week.

INCLUDED:

-AM and PM yoga classes with Ted Roseen
-60 minute holistic massage
-option of a daily yoga class led by Present Moment Retreat staff
-daily brunch and dinner at the on-location 5-star restaurant
-accommodations in a beautiful, authentic Mexican cabana in ear shot of the crashing waves
-baby sea turtle release
-There is also much more available ala carte (i.e. smoothies, cocktails, sea kayaking tour, horse riding on the beach, hikes, massage, stand up paddle boarding, and surfing lessons!)

LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

To Register, contact Ted Roseen troseen@gmail.com – 651.225.6198
Facebook page YogaTed Yoga.

To see photos from previous YogaTed Mexico retreats go to http://www.yogatedyoga.com/mexico-retreat/

Nervous, because you’ve never done a retreat before? Check out Arah Bahn’s Blog about her experience 2 years ago.

To see a Present Moment Thai Massage in action check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whbq-PRL740#t=122

Check out the rave reviews on Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g445057-d630602-Reviews-Present_Moment_Retreat-Troncones_Pacific_Coast.html

AND…a New York Times write-up on Troncones: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/travel/in-mexico-where-the-waves-still-win.html?_r=0

“To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.”
— Pema Chödrön

200 HR Yoga Teacher Training Beachside Cleansing | November 6 – 27 2020

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~ Rejuvenate your spirit on the wild coast of Mexico ~

With the sound of the waves permeating every experience, the luxurious beachside setting and award-winning center of Present Moment Retreat is the perfect environment to let go and unfold. This is a life-enhancing, transformative experience that combines the power of the Kula Collective 200-hour YTT with the renewing cleansing programs offered by Present Moment.  By releasing in the body, we clear the mind and free the spirit, letting ourselves merge with the beauty of this magical place.

This training is held on the beautiful Pacific Riviera of Mexico, surrounded by epic surf breaks and rugged, sandy beaches. A short stroll away is a cultural gem, the quiet indigenous village of Troncones. With daily, stunning sunsets, calming, open-air spaces and delicious, health-giving cuisine, this is an experience to nourish the whole self.

This is a unique program due to its incredible venue and its emphasis on Shamanic Healing and Holistic Cleansing. The cleansing focuses on all aspects of wellness (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). We cleanse in order to reveal our truest self so that we step onto the mat as new yoga teachers able to guide from the pure essence of the Heart and Spirit.

Experience the sweetness of life while dancing to the heartbeat of the jungle beaches by moonlight.  Swim in the warm waters of the Mexican Pacific and experience the magic of living your passion. Come join us and awaken the power of your spirit in this eco-friendly paradise on the wild coast of Mexico.

Highlights of the Beachside Cleansing 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training:

  • Cleanse body, mind, and spirit with raw food, an intestinal cleanse, a liver flush and optional supported fasting.
  • Stay in stunning, comfortable cabins with daily attendance and high-class service
  • Nourish yourself with Gourmet, vegetarian meals at the well-known Present Moment Restaurant
  • Venture out to a nearby cave and enjoy optional surfing, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding, and walking
  • Help to release baby turtles, helping to conserve the health of future generations
  • Practice, play and dine in the open air, with stunning sunsets and regular live music
  • Professional massage available in the Present Moment Spa

Pricing

Guest accommodations are as follows:

  • Shared Room: $2,300 USD
  • Private Room: $3,000 USD
  • Tuition: $2,850 USD
  • $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.

Register

For more information, stories and video of previous retreats, and to register, click here:

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Questions? Contact us here.

Your Facilitators

Zach is a passionate connector. His innate creativity, flexible perspective and quick smile make him a natural leader, inspiring participation and thoughtful consensus in the wide array of groups he works with. he has dedicated his life to the study and development of intercultural relations and the facilitation of innovative solutions for sustainable well-being.
His Cum Laude B.A. from Harvard College led him to explore issues of privilege and work for justice from his hometown of Philadelphia to the Guatemala City garbage dump. This work has taken him throughout the Americas engaging diverse stakeholders in strategic planning through the development of creative and critical thinking in fields such as education, public health, business, creative industries, and entrepreneurship.

JESSI LUNA

Jessi teaches a Vinyasa based practice to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath, and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is grateful for the journey of yogic creativity and loves to share this movement of bliss with others along the way. 

Jessi, along with her husband Zach, are also in the process of creating a Holistic Retreat Center, Seven Springs, in her mountain home of East Tennessee. Seven Springs is a place of natural abundance and cultural diversity where people learn how to create holistic sustenance for themselves and their communities. The space seeks to provide an innovative and transformative space for local and global communities to experience high quality holistic education. Retreats offered vary from yoga, massage, natural medicines and foods, creativity, social innovation, team-building, eco-building and permaculture.

ZACHARY TOWNE-SMITH

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. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

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.
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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 to 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 ambiance 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 the 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 ambiance.

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.

Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat | December 11 to 18, 2021

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You’re one step away from a killer getaway and adventure in a tropical paradise! Where the waves are rolling and the yoga keeps on flowing. 

Our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat combines the healing properties of the ocean with the cleanse of yoga, along with three delicious plant-based meals a day, to create the soul-nourishing experience you’ve been dreaming of. 

This is your opportunity to do all the yoga, surfing, and adventuring your heart desires, or to simply lie on the beach in the warm sun. 

Troncones, Mexico is a small hidden surf town with endless beauties and untouched beaches. It does not matter whether you have years of surf experience or none at all. If you’re ready to get in the water and have some fun with new friends, this is for you. 

Same goes for yoga! All levels are welcome. The point here is to gather on a beautiful open-air beachfront yoga platform, move your body, open your mind, and just breathe. 

For us, surf and yoga are a perfect combination of challenge and ease, of heightened energy and blissful rest, of self-nourishment and connection to both ourselves and the environment around us. 

Join Jess and Natalie in Troncones to rejuvenate, relax, and, above all, have fun. Come adventure with us!

Your Adventure Includes:

  • Seven nights in a beautiful beachside bungalow – private or shared with a private bathroom 
  • Three wholesome vegan meals each day 
  • Daily vinyasa yoga class led by Natalie 
  • Daily optional second yoga class led by Present Moment Instructors 
  • Four surf sessions, including one optional surf lesson. (Option to boogie board or play on the beach if not wanting to surf)
  • All yoga mats, props, surfboards, and transfer to surf break 
  • One group adventure excursion
  • One 60 minute massage treatment 
  • Evening entertainment
  • Round trip airport transfer to and from ZIH airport to Present Moment Retreat Center
  • Taxes & fees 

Not Included:

  • Roundtrip airfare to Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH)
  • Gratuities for transfers, various retreat staff, hosts, etc. 
  • Trip insurance (recommended for international travel, please see cancellation policy)

Pricing

  • Single occupancy- $3,305
  • Double occupancy- $2,485
  • Triple or Quad Occupancy- $2,395
  • A $750 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due by October 1st. 

Cancellation and refund policy:

Due to the nature of retreat hosting, refunds are available only if WE (Jess and Natalie) have to cancel the event. Although we highly doubt this would occur, in the case of cancellation, we may be able to apply your deposit to a future retreat, but it is not guaranteed. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Registration:

Deposit of $750 holds your spot; Full tuition is due October 1st. 
Space is limited. Register early!

Follow the link below to complete the registration form. Once you submit the form, you will be prompted to complete your deposit payment via Venmo. Please note that your spot is NOT secured until your deposit has been received. Contact us if you are not able to use Venmo.

Register here: https://forms.gle/VG7qnmhXC59Bya1H6
Send any questions to natandjessk@gmail.com

Your Leaders

Natalie and Jess are a husband and wife team with a passion for surf, yoga, travel, the environment, and connection with other rad humans!

Jess is a passionate environmentalist, plant-based online coach, and avid surfer. Jess specializes in plant-based nutrition and is poised to spread love and compassion through a plant-based lifestyle and diet. Jess has a very active background in sports such as rugby and surfing and loves to meet others who care for the ocean and our planet as much as he does. 

Natalie is a multi-passionate human, to say the least! She’s been teaching yoga since 2018 and practicing long before that. She hosts & produces a self-development podcast for eco-conscious entrepreneurs called Here For More Podcast. She loves to surf (especially with Jess), travel, cook and eat delicious vegan foods, hike, be outdoors, and now – run retreats! Retreats were something Natalie dreamed of leading ever since she attended her first one in Bali in 2017. Today, coming out of a year-long global pandemic that restricted travel and group gatherings, she is beyond excited to bring this retreat to life! 

To learn more about us, connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nataliejkraus , https://instagram.com/jessfkraus

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. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

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.
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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 to 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 ambiance 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 the 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 ambiance.

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.

Sara Mexico Retreat | Jan 22 – 29, 2022

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~ Self Care ~ Sun & Sand ~ Daily Yoga ~

Join Sara for a full week of what YOU need in order to have fun, relax, unplug, and do some yoga with two experienced & happy yogis.

This is a chance to place yourself in paradise and do as much or as little as you want. You can do all the yoga, choose to just chill on the beach, or both. Take inspiring workshops, schedule private sessions to work on a particular area of your practice (these are included), or simply stretch out in the sun with a refreshing drink.

Present Moment Retreat in Playa Troncones, Mexico is a truly MAGICAL spot. Spectacular beauty, consistent temperatures, gorgeous beachfront yoga platform, pure energy, fresh local cuisine, and a wonderful community.

Retreat offers the incredible, nourishing opportunity to step away from our daily selves, unwind into serene surroundings, and focus on what makes us thrive. This focused time can also encourage deep self-reflection, transformation, and a chance to make lifelong friends with your retreat mates.

Sara is beyond excited to offer this ‪7-night retreat in paradise!

Join this Tropical Adventure, which includes:

  • Seven nights lodging in Tropical Luxury ~ Private or Shared Beach Bungalow with ensuite bathrooms
  • Seven locally sourced Gourmet Breakfasts
  • Seven International Gourmet Dinners (food allergy substitutes available)
  • Seven days of Yoga
  • Morning all levels Ashtanga Vinyasa classes led by Sara
  • Evening Gentle/Restorative classes
  • 1-2 Workshops and mini private sessions
  • 1 Bodywork/Massage treatment – 60 minutes
  • Round trip shuttle transport to and from the Zihuatanejo airport. (ZIH)
  • Evening entertainment scheduled by Present Moment Retreat Self-care and Sangha
  • Socializing and Solitude
  • Surya Namaskar and Savasana
  • Sunsets and Sunrises
  • Exceptional waterfront cuisine

Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare to Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH). Direct flights available from certain cities
  • Trip insurance
  • Lunch & Drinks – The Restaurant at Present Moment Retreat offers great snacks, juices, smoothies, a full bar, and much more!
  • Additional excursions.

Pricing

Single bungalow $2,624
Double $1,722
Triple $1623 (Can also fit 4)

To register: Email Sara at saramandel@hotmail.com

Your Facilitators

Sara Mandel Krug

Sara Mandel Krug is a Canadian born, Twin Cities based yoga, movement, and mindfulness teacher.

With two professor-parents, Sara was taken traveling extensively at a young age throughout Europe and North and South America and believes in the value of experiencing different cultures.

Sara teaches traditional Ashtanga yoga and vinyasa flow, studio, corporate and private classes. She believes in the healing and transformative power of a regular yoga practice. Her passion is helping students of every level connect breath with movement, and she also loves teaching workshops of all kinds but especially arm balances and inversions. She has extensive dance experience and brings this to her classes as well. Her philosophy is to be a student first and to always cultivate the beginner’s mind. Her goal is to have her students stop listening to her, in other words, to help people develop awareness and become their own teachers!

Sara is grateful to have been trained at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis YTT program in 2014. 2015, she became certified to teach Super Stretch kid’s yoga.

She has studied Ashtanga with Kino MacGregor, David Robson, Tim Feldman, Mark Robberds, Angela Jamison, Richard Freeman, David Swenson, and Manju Jois. She has also studied under Sri Dharma Mittra, Seane Corn, Carson Clay Calhoun, and many more.

Sara loves being a mom to her 2 kids, and working as an Instagram influencer, where she blends her skills in photography, travel, writing, movement, art, and psychology.

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. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

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.
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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 to 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 ambiance 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 the 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 ambiance.

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.

Mexico Paradise Retreat | Jan 29 – Feb 5, 2022

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Join us on the idyllic beaches of Playa Troncones, Mexico, for a week in paradise. Troncones is known for its healing energy and has been attracting artists and creative people for generations.

Set on a pristine beach with stunning views in all directions, this amazing retreat offers something for everyone. 

Swim in the pool, soak in the hot tub, and grab a smoothie, drink, or snack, at the onsite restaurant. Book from an array of massage and treatments. Read in a hammock. Walk a few steps to the beach to sunbathe, snorkel, or boogie board, or ride the beach on horseback. Take a bike around town and shop for locally made food, art, and jewelry. Sign up for excursions to check out local caves and hot springs, paddle board, or surf.

Enjoy access to included daily yoga, meditation, savasanassage, or pilates classes; or treat yourself to a private aerial yoga class. 

Taste the flavors of this tropical paradise with a mix of traditional and modern expertly-prepared meals, from fresh fish and seafood to locally grown, farm-to-table vegetables, fruits, and meats. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options are available.

Daily Schedule Sample

This daily schedule is just an example, and exact times are subject to change. The schedule is essentially a list of options, not requirements! We are here to support you while you create your own perfect retreat, so take the parts you love, and skip the parts you don’t.

Feel like passing on class and walking on the beach or exploring? Great. Sounds like Beth. Can’t bear the thought of missing a class, but otherwise, just want to lay by the pool with a book for hours? That’s our Becky. Want to bring a friend or partner who doesn’t love yoga, but wants to come along and do all the excursions, enjoy fantastic food, and get massages? Excellent. We get you, and we got you. Here’s your menu:

  • 7:45-8:45 AM Morning Vinyasa or Pilates on the Yoga Platform
  • 9:00-10:00 AM Breakfast is served
  • 10:00 AM-6 PM Free time- Go jump in the waves, laze in the sun by the pool, get a massage, search for rocks and shells, try aerial yoga, pick a beachside restaurant for tacos and margaritas. You do you.
  • 6-7 PM Restorative Yoga or Savasanassage on the Yoga Platform
  • 7-8 PM Dinner is served
  • 8-? Free Time – Walk a block to check out some local music, have a post-dinner drink in the hot tub, or go to bed early. The world is your oyster.

Accommodations and Rates

Our retreat haven includes beautifully landscaped tropical grounds, indigenous palapa style bungalows, a restaurant/bar with healthy and delicious food and beverages, a yoga deck, a gift shop, and massage/therapeutic treatment rooms.

The property has 8 bungalows available.

  • 5 deluxe bungalows with two single beds and private bathroom
  • 2 family bungalows that can accommodate one queen and two singles or four singles and private bathroom
  • 2 AC suites with one queen bed or two singles and private bathroom
  • 1 Deluxe Bungalow with AC and one queen bed or two singles and private bathroom

Early Bird rates ended October 1st. Current rates listed below.

Private Deluxe Bungalow: $2,700 for 1 person | $1,200 for each additional person
One Bed In Shared Deluxe Bungalow : $2150 per person
One Bed In Shared Family Bungalow: $2000 per person
One Bed In Private Or Shared AC Bungalow: SOLD OUT $2,800 for 1 person | $1,200 for each additional person
One Bed In Private Or Shared AC Suite: SOLD OUT $2,900 for 1 person | $1,300 for each additional person
A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is needed at the time of registration to hold your place.
All remaining balances must be paid in full by December 1st.

Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare to Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH). Direct flights available from certain cities
  • Trip insurance
  • Lunch & Drinks – The Restaurant at Present Moment Retreat offers great snacks, juices, smoothies, a full bar, and much more!
  • Additional excursions.

Covid-19 Protocol

The health and safety of our retreat goers and the people of Troncones are our primary concern. In order to ensure everyone’s safety to the extent that we can, we respectfully ask that every attendee share a negative Covid-19 test with us before leaving, administered within 72 hours of arrival in Troncones. Outdoor yoga classes and dining provide some built-in safety, but we will still be practicing safe social distancing during classes and request that everyone bring masks for the times we may be indoors. The retreat venue is also taking necessary precautions during classes and at meals.

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. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

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.
​
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 to 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 ambiance 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 the 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 ambiance.

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.

Mountain Medicine Retreat | April 17-27, 2019

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April 17-27, 2019 – Mountain Medicine Retreat

Taylor Morisette & Dr. Brianne McKenzie


Have you been waiting for the right opportunity to explore or work deeper with plant medicine? You’re invited to join us on a holistic adventure of expansion! We will gather in a sacred way and delve into the nature of universal consciousness.

Throughout the retreat, we’ll cultivate awareness through a variety of intentional practices/rituals: yoga asana, kirtan, temezcal, guided meditation, hiking, communal acupuncture, ceremonial arts, working with a variety of plant spirit medicines, and 1-on-1 support with the Shaman–Andres.

Embracing tradition, we will cleanse our physical and energetic bodies with a “dieta,” honoring the spirit of each plant medicine and mindfully preparing for our individual & collective journeys.

We will be joined by our teacher, Shaman Andres Espinoza, who will be introducing the group to each plant spirit medicine and guiding us in every ceremonial journey. Andres is originally from Chile and was raised amongst The Mapuche, the indigenous people of the region. In 2005, he was invited to apprentice within a circle of shamans in the Brazilian Amazon, and immersed himself into the study of plant medicine, icaros (native medicine songs), and the cultural traditions of the Katukina elders.

For six years Andres worked with the elders in the jungle, and toured with them throughout Chile and South America–bringing medicine to the people. In 2011, he was given the blessing from his teachers to begin sharing ceremonial medicines and the wisdom he had acquired. Filled with gratitude, Andres moved to Peru, immediately immersing himself into the Shipibo and Quechua cultures, where he continues to work with a variety of plant medicines and share/study traditional ceremonial arts.

Andres is a master of medicine songs from many different cultures and is known to sing in ceremony continuously for up to four hours! In addition to singing, he is a creator: writing songs and composing music; he also plays various forms of percussion, and is an avid guitarist. Andres continues to live in The Sacred Valley of Peru with his wife and children, and travels internationally sharing his gifts and ancestral wisdom across the globe.

The following medicines* will be ceremoniously introduced during the retreat:
-Rapé
-Cacao
-Sananga
-Kambo

Master Plants:
-Wachuma (San Pedro Cactus)
-Ayahuasca

*All medicines introduced during the retreat are completely optional

View the Retreat Calendar Here

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FACILITATORS:


‣ Dr. Brianne McKenzie
‣ Taylor Morisette
‣ Andres Espinoza (Shaman)

PRICE:

‣ 10 nights shared luxury accommodation
‣ $2950 USD per person – All inclusive
‣ Space is limited to only 10 students!

Download your Registration Form Here*
Download your Health Form Here*

*Please note: Both forms must be received by the facilitators 30 days prior to arrival*

ACCOMMODATION:

The Bunk House accommodates four individuals, very comfortably: over-sized bunks with double beds, personal dressers and night stands, windows with views of the main house and over-looking zen gardens, a fireplace and lounge area, and a bathroom with 2 showers, toilet, and vanity.

The Cabin is the most private space available on the property: nestled into the upper corner of the zen garden, and bordering the pine forest. This unit is equipped with a fireplace, a lounge area, a shower, a toilet, a vanity, a dresser, and a queen size bed*, accommodating an individual or a couple.

The Master Suite is one of three over-sized rooms in the main house. Extremely over-sized in fact, the ceiling in this room 20 feet tall at its peak! Over-looking the lake through a panorama of more-than-full-length, sliding, glass doors, you have private access to the main deck and an over-sized private deck space. In addition, this sprawling room is equipped with a fireplace and lounge, a flatscreen TV and lounge, two closets built into circular-shaped walls, drawers built into an over-sized vanity that follows the contour of the walls, a sauna, a toilet-vanity combo, a shower, and a king-size bed with view of the fireplace! Depending on the needs of the individuals utilizing this space, two more beds can comfortably be added to the floor plan – accommodating up to four people in total.

The Blue Door Suite is one of three over-sized rooms in the main house. Waking up in this room is absolutely stunning, as a giant window acts as the headboard for the king size bed* – giving an incredible perspective of the canopies of indigenous trees on the property. Another huge window in the room over-looks the zen garden. This room has a private entrance, through an antique door of which it is named after, adjacent to the water fountain at the entrance of the main house. In addition, this room is equipped with a toilet-vanity, and a shower.

The Lake View Suite is one of three over-sized rooms in the main house: over-looking the lake through more-than-full-length, sliding, glass doors, and private access to the deck – it is obvious how this room got it name. The sleeping quarters are more cozy than the rest, with a double size bed* and an armoir; however, it is still very spacious with tall ceilings. This room has a notably over-sized bathroom with circular-shaped walls, taking up even more floor-space than the bedroom itself. A view from the window in the bathroom over-looks the outside dining patio, yoga shala, and forest. The bathroom has a toilet, a vanity, and a shower, as well as additional space to keep your belongings.


RECOMMENDED AIRPORTS TO FLY INTO/OUT OF:

The Morelia airport (MLM) is a one hour drive from Zirahuen, home of the Mountain Medicine Retreat Center (MMRC). Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, is the largest city within the state and is world heritage site named for it’s well preserved Spanish-Colonial buildings and layout of the city’s historic center. It is a beautiful place to explore for a day or two before or after the MMRC.

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH) is a thirty minute drive to Troncones–where our beachfront yoga center Present Moment Retreat is located. From Troncones, Zirahuen is a three-and-a-half hour drive.

Depending on individual preferences, some participants may choose to purchase round-trip flights to/from MLM, while others may choose to fly round-trip to/from ZIH, with a third option being to fly one-way into either airport and one-way out of the other.

If you have some flexibility in your travel schedule please consider staying at our beachfront yoga retreat and spa resort in Troncones before and/or after The Mountain Medicine Retreat. The drive between Troncones and Zirahuen is absolutely stunning the entire way!

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE MMRC:

Whatever airport you choose to fly into/out of, we will be organizing transportation for all of our registered participants to the MMRC in Zirahuen on April 17th and from the MMRC on April 27th.  The cost for transportation to/from the MMRC (*MLM airport or Troncones) is $60 USDs per person, each way.

*For participants who choose to fly into and/or out of ZIH will also need to pay for transportation between the airport and Troncones–in addition to the transportation to/from the MMRC. The cost of airport transfer between ZIH and Troncones is $60 USDs per taxi, each way. If you plan to fly in to ZIH, you must arrive to Present Moment Retreat in Troncones by 10am on April 17th to catch the shuttle to the MMRC in Zirahuen. If you plan to fly out of ZIH, the shuttle from the MMRC will be arriving in Troncones at about 4pm on April 27th, it is recommended that you book your flight out of ZIH on April 28th or later.[cycloneslider id=”mountain_retreat_3″]

For more information on the Mountain Retreat Centre at Lake Zirahuén please click here

All money can be refunded, except the deposit, up to 30 days before the event. If the retreat is cancelled, all money will be refunded.

Reconnect to the sacred source so that you can better serve in this life. Join us today!

TO REGISTER/CONTACT:

drbriannemckenzie@gmail.com
taylor@presentmomentretreat.com 

Contact

Present Moment Retreat
Playa Troncones
Mz. 21 Lt. 3 Troncones, 40804 Mexico

Directions
US 828-318-3950
tom@presentmomentretreat.com

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