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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

Deep Healing of the Goddess Within | May 2 – May 9th, 2020

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~ Find the courage to own and embrace your power ~

There lies a tiny retreat village in Ixtapa on the edge of the ocean where the waves sing to you of life and wisdom. It is here that we have brought our Deep Healing of the Goddess Within, where women can gather to regenerate. 

It’s a place where you can come to eat beautiful food, dance beneath the stars, tells stories of sorrow and triumph around the fire, do yoga, breath, trauma, and spiritual work to dive deeply into your next level of being. With the power of the feminine divine we’ve created a healing journey to integrate your human-ness with your Soul which is the single most powerful path a woman can take.

Come join us in paradise, where the warm air kisses your skin beneath the palm trees in an atmosphere of safety to immerse yourself in profound inner knowing to build an even healthier you. You’ll be in the presence of women where support, and holding space without judgement or competition, exists.

Led by the two of us who live and walk our truth. This is our legacy, to share with you a transcendent journey. It’s your time now.

COME… 

What you will experience during this retreat:

  • Healthy and delicious meals
  • Daily yoga classes
  • Specific Kundalini yoga work
  • Transformational breath-work
  • Hands-on Energy Healing
  • Journaling activities
  • Somatic shaking/dance
  • Trauma healing & release
  • Journeying exercises
  • Improvisation for healing
  • Shamanic fire ceremonies
  • Chakra medicine healing
  • Modern shamanic healing activities
  • Body/Soul alignment
  • Connection exercises
  • Personal restorative/integration time
  • Excursions (surfing, hiking, kayaking & eco-tours, horseback riding, turtle release, boogie boarding, and snorkeling) **not included in the price
 

Pricing

$2695 Double Occupancy

  • lodging (shared room – you can request your friends as roomies!)
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • all classes
  • shuttle pick-up and drop-off to and from the airport to Present Moment in Ixtapa

Note: For all room choices, although flights are not included with the cost, we have negotiated a special 7% discount with Alaskan airlines for our retreat attendees. The airport is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport and the best airline from the West Coast/southwest is Alaskan Airlines with non-stop from LAX. The discount code to use when booking your Alaskan flight is:  ECDM124.

For our East Coast Goddesses, United Airlines has the most convenient and most reasonable flight roster for your needs.

Register Now: Double

$3395 Single Occupancy

  • lodging (private room)
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • all classes
  • shuttle pick-up and drop-off to and from the airport to Present Moment in Ixtapa
Register Now: Single

Learn More

Learn more about this retreat by clicking here.

Your Facilitators

Paige Valdiserri

Paige Valdiserri is an internationally recognized Traumatic Stress & Integrative Healing Consultant. As a speaker, author, therapist, yogi, shaman, healer, clairvoyant and spiritual-mystic coach, she assists women on their journey of remembering their own true selves, standing in their personal power while connecting and aligning to their body and soul’s innate wisdom of healing, inner knowing and spiritual gifts. Her vast experience and work has taken her throughout the Middle East to include the war zone in Iraq and the war-torn villages of Africa. Her work is featured through speaking engagements, live video streams, podcasts, and trainings and as a co-host on the world-wide series, 2nd act TV.

Joni Lerner

Joni Lerner is a motivational coach, metaphysical counselor, and artist whose “Women of the World” workshops focus on the transformation and healing of women from all walks of life. Her world-renowned podcast “Spiritual Aliveness with Joni” is heard in over 70 countries and covers a myriad of topics designed to spark curiosity, healing, light, and connection. In her quest to become the best life strategist for her clients, she has also studied yin yoga, EFT, meditation and martial arts. Joni’s mission is to give a voice to women of all generations and for them to live in their divine Aliveness and Radiance. To truly feel their power.

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 and Stephanie Mexico Retreat 2020 | April 11-18, 2020

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~ Self Care ~ Sun & Sand ~ Daily Yoga ~

Join Sara and Stephanie 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.

We are beyond excited to offer this ‪7-night retreat in paradise! Together, Sara and Stephanie have 12 years of teaching experience, and well over a thousand hours each of training.

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 led by Stephanie
  • 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.

Stephanie

Stephanie began a yoga practice some 12 years ago, curious about the beautiful shapes as a life long dancer. It didn’t take longer than one class for her to fall in love and realize that the physical shapes were only one tiny part of a world of magic. After five years of personal practices, Stephanie decided to dive in and attend primary teacher training at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis in 2012. She began teaching one month into her training and has loved every minute of it since. She continued the learning in advanced teacher training at YCM, finishing the two year program in 2016. With 7 years of full time teaching a variety of styles from gentle, Hatha & vinyasa to aerial yoga; whatever the style Stephanie teaches from the same theory of honoring the ‘body of the day.’

“I hope to create a space where students feel free to not only check into how they are feeling (both in body and mind) but really work with whatever they find with no need to change it.”

Being in tune with the body of the day is not only a nice concept but a mantra to Stephanie. She has been living with rheumatoid arthritis since 2000, riding the ups and downs of day to day life with an unpredictable disease. Finding center in her yoga practice and the joy of helping others do the same. She teaches many “yoga for chronic pain” specific workshops and has recently been invited to bring the topic into the teacher training program at the Yoga Center Retreat.

“If I can help one person by telling my story, I am grateful.”


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.

200 HR Yoga Teacher Training Beachside Cleansing | November 4 – 25 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 Sanctuary 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 Space

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.
  • Balance due by Dec. 29, 2019.
  • Through Jan. 28th, payment 50% refundable upon cancellation.
  • After Jan. 29th, payment is non-refundable.

Register

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

Register Now

Questions? Contact us here.

Your Facilitators

Holly Mech

Holly began teaching yoga in Chicago in 2011. Her desire to deepen her teaching and personal practice led her to continue her yoga education in California, Bali, Australia and Guatemala.

She now travels around the world teaching yoga and facilitating yoga teacher trainings. Her classes are creative and dynamic with an emphasis on making yoga accessible to everyone.

Holly studied English at the University of Illinois at Chicago and frequently draws inspiration for her classes from literature and poetry. When she’s not on the yoga mat she enjoys exploring nature, singing, dancing and working with textiles.

Mollie Mendoza

Weaving together Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga, Embodiment techniques, and Dance, Mollie’s class is a unique creative exploration of the Self through movement and breath. Recently her training has been focused in offering Yoga as a form of therapy to relieve stress, anxiety, and aid in addiction recovery.

Her classes explore aspects of embodiment, sound, mindfulness, and yogic philosophy to deepen the sense of grounding inside ones Self. Her passion, on and off the mat, is a practice of coming home to your body, home to the breath, and allowing this to provide an anchor of deep connection with the present moment. She welcomes vulnerability as strength, and an honest, raw expression of the dimensions involved in developing practice, from struggles to learning.

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 

A “HELL YES” mini retreat in paradise | April 16, 2019

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April 16-20, 2019 – A “HELL YES” mini retreat in paradise
Tammy Finnerty



In this moment, ask yourself this question…. Is life happening to me or for me? So often it can feel like life is happen to us. If you are reading these words chances are you are looking for something to look forward to, something that will inspire you, that will heal you, that will help you re-connect with the truth that…. life is happen for you… always. This is it. All you have to do is say “Hell Yes”. Tammy has booked our center for this very special retreat and is now taking deposits to reserve your own private bungalow steps away from the oceans edge.
Join her for a mini retreat in paradise designed for people who need to get away, to reconnect, relax, and have some fun.

Details:
-Check in Tuesday April 16th, 2019
-Depart Saturday April 20th, 2019

Cost:
Single Occupancy US $1750
Double Occupancy US $975 per person

Deposit Due to reserve your private Bungalow $350 per person Balance Due February 1st, 2019

Included in price:

4 nights in a beautiful bungalow, with a private bathroom, just step away from the ocean, airport transportation to and from the resort, gourmet breakfast, Yoga classes and guided meditation, turtle release, fire ceremony, meaningful conversations, guided hikes on the beach, and so much more.

Not included in price:

Airfare, drinks and other meals, optional spa treatments, surf lessons, horse back rides, and if you would like to extend your stay that can be arranged.

***There will be plenty of time to do a lot of nothing, which is everything***

Contact Tammy to reserve your bungalow: TammyFinnerty@Earthlink.net

About your host:

Tammy is a yoga teacher from California who craves laughter, adventure, deep connections, and real conversations. She found Present Moment Retreat Center in 2010 while she was living on her sail boat exploring the high seas for a year. She was docked in a marina in Ixtapa and googled yoga centers. Present Moment popped up and without hesitation, she booked her bungalow. Since her first stay she knew this was a very special space that she would return to. Each time she has come, she has had a vision of holding the space for a retreat that she would lead and create. The time has come, after five return visits! Present Moment is the perfect place to drop into if you like amazing sunrises and sunsets, if you like fresh farm to table gourmet food, if you like the sound of the ocean, and miles of unpopulated beach to stroll on. If you are craving a get a way to relax, and reset ….this is it. Just say “HELL YES”.

Contact Tammy with any questions at TammyFinnerty@Earthlink.net or visit www.TheNeighborhoodYoga.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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