How wonderful to be able to travel again for the first time in so long! Lara and I are so excited to share this beautiful trip with you, filled with warmth, movement, relaxation, amazing oceanic views and awesome sunsets, great food, and even better company.

Please join us at Present Moment Retreats, situated on the world-famous Troncones Beach, just outside of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. We will start each morning with an energizing Vinyasa class, followed by a delicious, healthy breakfast. The day will be yours to explore the area, the town, go hiking or surfing, enjoy a day trip, get a massage, or simply relax by the pool or on the beach. In the evening Lara will lead you through a grounding Yin class or heavenly, relaxation-inducing Yoga Nidra class. We will then enjoy a tantalizing local dinner together.

The accommodations are inviting and cozy, done in the authentic indigenous palapa thatched style roof to keep cool. The beds are comfortable, pillow-topped with luxurious 400 thread count cotton sheets. You even have your own little deck. A perfect home away from home!

The spacious Yoga studio is fully equipped with all the props we may need. It is covered by the palapa thatched roof but open air on the sides, giving us an awe-inspiring view of the Pacific ocean while we practice. Imagine listening to the soothing rhythm of the waves as you rest in Savasana!

In addition to some of the aforementioned activities there is a kayaking and eco tour day trip guided by a marine biologist, horseback riding, and every afternoon there is a sea turtle release to reverse the endangerment of this wonderful species, and you can partake in this magical event. Did we mention the incredible food? We look forward to feasting with you every morning and evening.

Your Adventure Includes:

• 8 days, 7 nights at a beautiful private beachfront resort with 11 Luxury Ocean View Open-air Beach-front Bungalows (option for enclosed AC suites as well)
• 6 energizing morning Vinyasa classes
• 6 relaxing evening Yin and Yoga Nidra classes
• Delicious meals; breakfast and dinner tailored to your dietary preferences and restrictions
• Enjoyment of Present Moment’s pool, jacuzzi, and beautiful gardens
• Round trip transportation between the airport to the resort
• Access to the gorgeous Troncones beach
• Relaxation time during the day to enjoy various activities such as massage, hiking, snorkelling, surfing, kayaking, boogie boarding, horseback riding, and turtle release!
• All taxes

Not Included:

• Airfare to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 
• Alcohol
• Travel Insurance
• Staff gratuity
• Add on services such as massage, local adventures, and day trips

Daily Schedule

• 7:30am – Tea and coffee
• 8:00am – 9:15am – Vinyasa Yoga
• 9:30am – Breakfast
• Leisure time
• 5:40pm – 7:00pm Yin/Yoga Nidra
• 7:30pm – Dinner

Pricing

Room Options

Deluxe Bungalow Single Occupancy: $2990

Deluxe Bungalow Double Occupancy: $2090

AC Suite Single Occupancy: $3190

AC Suite Double Occupancy: $2190

Family Bungalow (2, 3, 4 person occupancy)

Double: $2190 Triple: $1890 Quad: $1690

Master Suite Double Occupancy: $2490

A $500 USD nonrefundable deposit will be required to secure your spot

Registration:

Visit jaymeburkeyoga.com/retreats/ OR laracatherine.com/upcoming-workshops-retreats/

Your Instructors

Lara Catherine

Lara began teaching yoga in 1999. In 2007 she began studying Yin yoga extensively with Sarah Powers. Lara is very passionate about teaching Yin Yoga, a style of yoga that stimulates the meridian system, energizes the organs, and has the power to move blocked energy to the surface of the body to be released. Additionally, Lara teaches Yoga Nidra, also known as Yogic Sleep, a guided meditation that brings deep relaxation and healing to the body. When Lara is not teaching yoga, she is a practitioner of The Emotion Code, a modality that releases emotional baggage from the body. She also offers her clients Akashic Record Readings, which offer guidance about life questions one has about health and healing. Find out more about Lara: laracatherine.com

Jayme Burke

Jayme became a certified Yoga instructor in 2011 after studying with Open Source Yoga. A believer that the path to contentment is a strong connection with the higher self, Jayme uses Yoga and meditation as a medium to develop this relationship. Her classes are alignment-focused, dynamic, playful, clearly instructed, and aimed at strengthening the mind-body connection to facilitate a peaceful state of being. Jayme is also a Yoga teacher trainer with Yyoga and loves the humbling work of helping people learn to share this practice with others. You can find many of her online classes on Yyoga At Home. Find out more about Jayme: jaymeburkeyoga.com

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.

Turn Back Time at Present Moment. A journey of discovery.

After a long day of travel, I removed my shoes to wander onto the beach. The water was warm and it soothes my feet as the waves ripple in. I am surrounded by vibrant colors of the sunset that are penetrating my entire body deep into my soul. I want to be here forever as the darkness comes in like a navy blue blanket and the stars are like diamonds in the sky

A portal has opened into the next morning and I have traveled back in time to a beautiful village that is just opening its eyes to the morning sun. What a restful first night to sleep so soundly with waves lulling me. My bungalow sits on the edge of a jungle and I hear the tropical birds singing “Buenas días” My window shows a view of the rooftops and the ocean view have I jumped a timeline? It’s surreal – or… am I hallucinating?

Your accommodations

There are 5 open-air bungalows with authentic Mexican Palapa roofs. Every bungalow is a unique interpretation of a theme and each one is decorated in artisan furnishings and artwork from the region.

Available with 1 Queen or 2 Twin Beds for sharing

They are named Bliss, Compassion, Renewal, Tranquility, and Wisdom

There might be a message for you in which one you choose??

Serenity, Intuition, and Peace are 3 Air-conditioned Suites located near the pool and have an overview of the ocean for those wanting a more upscale experience decorated with artisan furnishings and pillow top 400 ct bedding for a single queen or shared 2 twin beds.

Large Bungalow – Queen and two twins

Two larger bungalows are called Unity and Harmony

They are designed to accommodate up to 4 shares in twin beds or any other combination for 3-4 participants.

There is a large deck on the outside for catching a spectacular sunset.

Younger Every Day

How wonderful it would be to see your reflection looking back at you in the mirror? Younger every day after breathing clean ocean air, eating fresh gourmet meals, and sleeping soundly every night, it’s a Boho Chic Pura Vida.

You have come to the right place… the Present Moment! The Beauty Sojourners will teach you to just Do the Best You – negating and reversing the effects of the modern world, stress, and pressure.

While you are here, you will be surrounded by supportive goddesses who found their youth again and love you unconditionally.

Living in the present moment is noticing every cell in your body is wide awake and vibrating at a higher frequency. You feel more alive more grounded connected to ourself.

We all want to look younger and yoga is the secret weapon of aging gracefully If all the other muscles in our body need this tender loving care then why shouldn’t the 46 muscles of our face and neck?

Face yoga looks weird and targets all the problem areas that come with aging from crow’s feet to smile lines to jowls. So of course the neck and jawline are included!

Benefits

Beauty Sojourners love what they do

TURNING BACK TIME

How awesome it would be to show the world your true inner beauty every day? Escape to a private oasis where the emphasis is on free time. Can you imagine? How wonderful it would be to find a tribe of like-minded goddesses who “get you”!

WE are sharing these experiences

• Releasing Baby Sea Turtles to the sea, Learn about a special gift they bring to us every day. They will be our totem for this adventure and a donation will be made to 4Ocean to remove the plastics they ingest
• Face Yoga Jungle Fun ”playshops“ will let your inner child come out and play
• Get into nature – relaxing in a hammock or higher vibe activities – get some h20
• Restorative yoga and breathing to put “ahhh” back into your life
• Full body massage if you need to relax
• Learn a new skill this can be from each other- Persistence or Endurance or Wisdom
• Do something you have always wanted to try ! bucket list activities- surfs up!!
• Just Rest- the bungalows and suites are designed for comfort, take a nap, or journal
• Make new friends our tribe is a unique group of goddesses… I love them all
• Aug 2022 We should have a pretty good idea of who is coming on this Sojourn to Present Moment This is also the time the Early Bird price will be ending -So get your deposit in and choose your bungalow or suite and menu. We expect 12 on this trip 14 MAX
• I will be communicating via zoom email and text Are you ready ?? Let’s GO!!!!

Your Adventure Includes:

• 7 nights in a Boho chic resort bungalow or Suite overlooking the Pacific
• 3 gourmet meals designed just for you
• 1 full body massage at the spa
• 1 Activity from the list -Snorkeling, Boogie Boarding, Surfing, HorsebackRiding, Kayaking
• Use of pools and private beach
• Hiking in Sierra Madres park
• 6 Play Shops of Fun face yoga
• 6 Restorative Yoga Classes
• Turtle Rescue with Sea Turtle Rescue Org.
• Gifts -tools
• Gratuities
• A ride from Ixtapa Airport to Resort reverse at the end

Not Included:

• Your Flights
• Passport
• Transport to Airport to and from home /parking
• Alcohol
• Trip Insurance
• COVID test if required to leave Mexico Jan 2024
• Health insurance if needed

Registration:

Your Host

Caren W Elliott L.E. Master of Aesthetics and Appearance Recovery

This is my superpower. I have always remained current – Since 1990 in My holistic skincare practices and clinics and even working with plastic surgeons. I have always found solutions for my patients/clients.

I am continuing the process and solving the issues related to appearance and maintaining beauty.

So, I have become less virtual and now I will be sharing the journey with you.

The Beauty Sojourners are venturing out to Playa Troncones together for New Years-2024!!

Your Home

Our charming, chic hotel and yoga retreat is located on a quie, 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.

It’s been so long since you took time for you, that it feels a bit strange to find yourself in this small enclave in Troncones, Mexico, situated in the middle of one of the most pristine beaches on the west coast.

Breathing in the warm scent of the ocean, feeling the sand, cool and creamy between your toes, you’re surprised by how relaxed you feel. You just got here!

Despite this sense of relief, you feel a familiar undercurrent of discomfort. Were you just being selfish in taking this time for yourself? Was it fair to ask your work team to cover you for a week? Will your kids survive a week of your husband’s cooking? Who’s going to get the dog to the vet this Friday?

You’re shocked back into the present by something that looks like a huge fin erupting through the ocean surface. There it is again! It’s a whale, a freaking whale, right there in front of you, not more than 100 yards from where you stand on the beach! You want to run and tell someone, but you can’t look away. The beauty and grace of this creature captivate you as she effortlessly glides and changes directions.

Your breath slows, your feet sink further in the sand, and your heart softens as you savor this amazing moment alone.

Breathe. Release. Return.

THE TOP FIVE REASONS TO GO ON A WOMEN’S RETREAT.

1. You’ll make new friends for life.
   Women’s retreats are an opportunity to delve deeper into who we are and what we want out of life with the support of some amazing ladies.Chances are, the people on your retreat are there for the same reasons you are . . . to take a break, to refresh, recenter and leave with a new sense of purpose. Therefore, they really are the best people you could wish to share this journey with.
2. Retreats are SO much more than regular vacations.
   While vacations tend to be an outward experience–a time to relax, explore, experience new cultures, and have some downtime-retreats offer an opportunity to take the time to look inwards. They are about using a safe space and like-minded group of people to ask some serious questions about your life and where it may be heading. It’s a time to get real with yourself about what may be holding you back, what your limitations and your fears are and how can you do things differently to benefit you greater.When you bring together a group of women to ask these questions and explore this self-inquiry, a unique kind of magic happens.
3. Retreats give you time for YOU.  
   Busyness is addictive. By the time we fulfill our roles as wife, mother, caretaker, and best friend. we rarely have ANY time for ourselves. So, what do we do?  We get up and do it all over again the next day!Why is it that we put so much more love and care into other people than we do for ourselves?A retreat is time away from responsibility. . . to look after number one. You deserve it!
4. Women’s Retreats celebrate the power of femininity.
   For all of history, women have been gathering in sacred spaces to tap into their unique feminine magic. This was not always easy or accepted; women have even been persecuted throughout history for sharing their inherent gifts with the world.While we may not suffer as severe consequences today, the pull of patriarchy still subjugates feminine energy for masculine power when it comes to defining success, access, and financial status.Surrounding yourself with other smart, successful, and creative women reminds us of the unique power we have women to elevate and heal the world.
5. Retreats make space to ground in nature. 
   We flow with nature. Many retreats are centered around nature. Whether it is the ocean, a river, or the mountains, when we experience the passionate grace of nature, we are reminded how we can choose to blossom in our own lives.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please be aware of our cancellation policy: Full refunds for this trip are available until September 15, 2022.  Between September 16 and November 15, you will receive a 50% refund. There will be no refunds after November 15, 2022, as we have reserved the entire retreat center for our group, and pre-payment is required. 

For all other concerns, I highly suggest you purchase travel insurance. Here are two reputable and affordable options.:  World Nomads and Insure My Trip.  

If you have any questions about the cancelation policy or trip insurance, please email tina@tinasprinkle.com

Meet Your Host: Tina Sprinkle

Tina Sprinkle has been a leader in health and fitness for over forty years. Her success comes from a combination of enthusiasm for others, authenticity, and a quick, irreverent sense of humor.

Tina’s owned and managed several successful fitness businesses, served as a regular health and fitness expert on KSHB TV’s KCLIVE Morning show, and led women’s health and adventure retreats in the US and abroad. 

When she sold her brick-and-mortar businesses in 2019, Tina returned to school to study Functional Nutrition with an emphasis on Endocrinology.  After struggling herself and working with hundreds of clients, Tina wanted to better understand the role of nutrition in supporting and balancing our hormones.

Tina’s online nutrition programs help others to make informed choices based on their biochemistry, and not simply their “willpower.”

At 62, Tina appreciates the wrinkles she’s earned, the transformative power of gratitude, and the ripe opportunity of shared experience.

Harnessing the strength of community and the power of women to embrace and support one another is the driving force behind Tina’s retreats. 

It doesn’t really get any better. 

Wonder if you’re a good fit for a retreat?  Email Tina to schedule a call!

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.