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200 hour Kula Collective YTT Cleansing Retreat | November 2019

January 17, 2019 by Ryan

In partnership with Kula Collective

November 2nd – 23rd, 2019 | Early Bird: $300 Off Tuition!

Come to our award-winning Present Moment Retreat and take part in Kula Collective’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training & Beachside Cleansing. This is a life-enhancing, transformative experience where you will learn meditation, pranayama, asana, cleansing, shamanic philosophy, application of yogic theory and much more. We believe that the best way to learn Yoga is by living Yoga. Thus, we have developed an experiential curriculum where you will live an immersive yogic life for three weeks while learning the theories behind the practice.

Why Yoga Teacher Training can be for Anyone

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 your truest self so that you can step onto the mat as a yoga teacher who guides from the pure essence of your Heart and from your connection to Spirit. Realize your inner stillness and access the wisdom that resides deep in your heart and soul. Come join us and awaken the power of your spirit while living in an eco-friendly paradise on the coast of Mexico.

If you are ready to sign up, please… REGISTER NOW

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

Curriculum

Looking for the best yoga teacher training? Our Yoga Teacher Training is a holistic program; to understand yoga you must first understand self–body, mind, and spirit. The Chakana, or Andean Cross, acts as the guide and foundational structure for the course. The Chakana encompasses a lower world, middle world, and upper world, and within each world we will focus on different types of movement, diet, and meditation. We bring to life the ancient teachings of Yoga through accessible spiritual lessons, a solid foundation in Yogic philosophy, and a daily Yoga practice called The Kula Flow.

Visit Kula Collective’s Curriculum Page to learn more!

Conscious Exploration Through The Four Arts

Our curriculum is split into four teaching tracks, woven through each of the three cycles. The Four Arts recognize and develop our studies in yoga in a thoroughly holistic manner, stimulating our students to become inspired, knowledgeable and intuitive teachers, expressing and modelling all aspects of this ancient lifestyle practice.

✔️ Art of Practice: Asana, Pranayama and Meditation infused with related themes, creative sequencing and personal practice design

✔️ Art of Living: Meditation, Yoga Philosophy of sacred texts and personal exploration and transformational developmental work

✔️ Art of Teaching: Theory and Methodology, Pranayama, Adjustments, Alignment, Sequencing, Transitions, Workshopping and Asana Analysis, Anatomy and unique therapeutic focus on various areas of the body

✔️ Art of Healing: Sacred Ceremony, Therapeutic Yoga for mental health, Ayurveda, Chakras and Shamanism and other energetic and holistic healing practices

Schedule

During the training we wake up while the sun rises and experience the beauty and serenity in the midst of a tropical setting. Guided group meditation starts at 6:30 am. Meditation is followed immediately by asana (yoga posture) practice. It includes pranayama, asana, and relaxation.

In the afternoon we have our Art-of-Teaching workshop. We also have lectures, discussions and activities that cover yoga philosophy, yoga theory, yogic living, yoga diet, yoga anatomy, and yogic healing. We end our day with after-dinner Satsang (wise gathering) to contemplate and reflect on our sadhana (spiritual practice) of the day.

Sample Schedule

6:15-8:30 Art of Practice: Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
8:30-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-13:00 Art of Living: Spiritual Intention (Yoga Anatomy, Philosophy, Daily Intentions & Special topics)
13:00-15:00 Lunch & Self-Study
15:00 – 17:30 Art of Teaching: Kula Flow, Asana Analysis, Adjustments & Creative Sequencing
17:30 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00-20:30 Art of Healing: Chakras & Healing Arts (Ceremony, Kirtan or Satsang sacred gathering)

About Present Moment

Present Moment is an eco-friendly Yoga Retreat Center and Boutique Hotel directly on the beach in Troncones, Mexico. We specialize in Yoga, Meditation, Qigong, Dance & Healing Arts. Renew your spirit while meditating in our spiritual gardens or on our private beach; revive your energy with an Oceanside yoga class, and dine on mouthwatering gourmet cuisine. If you want to explore the area, activities include sunset horseback riding, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons, and more.

Click on the respective link to learn more about Present Moment’s Accommodations, Healing Arts, Classes and Activities.

Check out what our previous guests have said about us on our TripAdvisor page.

Other Highlights

  • Vegetarian Gourmet Meals
  • Daily Meditation
  • Daily Yoga classes
  • Pranayama (Breathing Excercises)
  • Local cultural events
  • Surfing, Swimming, Hiking, Kayaking, Horseback Riding (Activities)
  • Dance and Qigong Classes
  • Professional Massage, Energy Healing and Wellness Counseling
  • Beautiful Accommodations


Yoga teacher trainings
Yoga instructor training


Pricing

Tuition: US $2,850*

21 nights
Shared Room/meal packages: US $2,395 per person
Single Room/meal packages: US $2,895 per person

**A 3% processing fee will be assessed if paying by Credit Card. You can avoid fees by paying by check.
Contact info@thekulacollective.com for alternative payment methods.
*If you are traveling alone and would like a shared double room, we will match you with a roommate.
*Space is limited, so please sign up soon to guarantee your space.

Ready to Register?

Facilitator: Sanni Shukraya

Sanni shares her lifework through holistic movement, meditation and energy work. Born and raised in Finland, she has a deep connection with nature and a heartfelt passion to function in a greater harmony with the web of life. A world traveler and devoted yogini her work with holistic health is inspired by many colorful indigenous cultures and traditions she has experienced.

Having reflected the teachings of different traditions, schools, tribes and rituals, and at the same time witnessing the idea of separation in the world between people and nature led her to dedicate her whole life to serve a greater unity and wholeness both individually and collectively.

With her dharma, Sanni encourages people to dive deep into the secrets of their beings, experience their True Self and step into their purest power as creators of life. She has a university degree in Sport and Health Sciences concentrated on holistic health aspect of yoga and dance.

Facilitator: 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.

Her focus on ‘UnMinding‘ is a practice of Unwiring conditioned patterns of the mind, in order to empower each individual to move back to a place where thoughts, stories, and anxieties no longer solely define experience.


In the Light of Love. We are One….

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

January 14, 2020 by Brandi Hand

~ 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.

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YTT with Mind Tribes | June/July 2019

November 1, 2018 by Ryan

In partnership with Mind Tribes

June 29th – July 16th, 2019


Join Dan + Cristina Houston, founders of Mind Tribes, for their inaugural international retreat and training immersion!

They are heading to Present Moment Retreat in Troncones, Mexico, located just 30 minutes north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. Present Moment is an exclusive, oceanfront boutique hotel with stunning accommodations, a 4-star restaurant, spa, and a view of the Pacific coastline that is simply divine.

They have created two distinct opportunities:
(1) a week-long retreat option or
(2) their 200-hour teacher training immersion.

Retreat participants will join us from June 29-July 5 for daily yoga practices, meditation, workshops and meals while enjoying ample down time. Training participants will complete their immersion across the 17 total days, graduating and departing on July 16.

Travel solo to their retreat, with a friend, or bring a loved one to practice alongside you during your transformational training journey! They can’t wait to share one of their favorite places with you!

What’s Included

  • 16 (training) nights stay at Present Moment
  • Daily Yoga & Meditation Practices
  • A variety of movement & development workshops
  • Dinner on arrival day
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on all full days
  • Breakfast on departing day
  • Group transportation to/from Ixtapa airport

Additional costs

  • Airfare
  • Alcohol
  • Snacks
  • Spa Treatments
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excursions

Investment

Double: US $5,800 per person
Triple: US $5,450 per person

$500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit (included in total price)
50% of your balance is due on or before March 15, 2019 and full balance due on or before June 1, 2019

Tuition investment includes:

  • Tuition
  • Course material
  • Luxurious eco-accommodation
  • 3 daily meals
  • Free use of resort amenities and direct access to charming pristine beach

Location

Set on a quiet, serene beach in Playa Troncones, Present Moment Retreat is an award winning eco-hotel designed for soulful travelers to rejuvenate, relax and recharge. Each morning upon waking up to a gorgeous sunrise over the ocean’s horizon, you’re off to a fantastic start with yoga and meditation by the sea.

The atmosphere cultivated by passionate owner and friendly staff is a perfect place for you to grow your practice, elevate your skill as a yoga teacher and most importantly getting in touch with your True Self.

Accommodation

The beautifully designed accommodation combines comfort with nature. Enjoy luxurious bedding, ocean stone shower floor, private deck, meditation garden and wireless access. You’ll get plenty of restful sleep when immersed in nature’s lullaby. Present Moment’s friendly staff is here to make your stay pleasant and unforgettable.

You can explore the local adventures such as sunset horseback riding, eco tours, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons and more.

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Yoga Pavilion

Our open-air yoga pavilion is at the heart of the retreat, gracefully suspended above the beach. With ample room for thirty practitioners, all yogis receive the space needed to comfortably practice a wide range of postures.

The Pacific Ocean provides a dramatic backdrop for a group class or private instruction. To screen out the sometimes-intense heat of our tropical setting, there is a tremendous hand woven canopy for the protection of even the fairest complexion

yoga pavilion mexico



Spa & Treatments

Pamper yourself with our spa treatments, massages and healing arts. If you’re interested, there are onsite well-being nutritionists to guide you onto a path of radiant lifestyle. You’ll not be disappointed with our professional and friendly healing therapists.

spa and treatments



Healthy gourmet cuisines

Combining only the freshest of Mother Nature’s natural ingredients, the chefs of Present Moment’s kitchen intertwine the heart and soul of Spa Cuisine to create dishes that linger both on the palate and on the mind. Dine on mouth-watering, delicious dishes.

Your body will feel more energized and your mind more focused with nutritious meals cooked with lively ingredients.

For breakfast, fuel up with fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, fruit platter, whole-wheat pancakes, avocado flatbread and eggs benedict.

Lunch features kale Caesar, thin crust pizzas and Moroccan couscous. Wind down the day with wholesome dinner such as mushroom risotto, mango guacamole, grilled vegetables and of course- raw desserts! There are also meticulously crafted elixirs that are nourishing for your body and soul.

yoga diet



About Troncones

Located at the heart of charming Troncones Beach and nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the glistening Mexican Riviera, Present Moment Retreat offers a beautifully landscaped tropical sanctuary for self-development and mind-body work. Troncones beach is an intimate community situated on some 3 miles of pristine Pacific beach.

At Troncones, you’ll find a pleasant balance between activities and solitude. Surrounded by the tranquility of the ocean and mountains, you’re also just minutes away from the town center and cultural sites. Trconcones Beach Village is located at the rustic oceanfront lane that houses restaurants, outdoor activities outlets, accommodation rentals and private residences.

getting here mexico

Getting here

Located only 20 miles north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and an easy 45-minute drive to the International airport 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.



Your trainers

Dan & Cristina have been practicing yoga & mindfulness for over 10 years each, and have ledprograms & teacher trainings across the globe. Dan & Cristina are deeply passionate about goal setting & performance coaching.
They each have a keen ability for dwelling in possibility and results-based coaching that produces dramatic results for his clients and partners.



To book your next YTT RYS 200 Yoga Alliance, visit Mind Tribes website

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200 Hour Beachside Cleansing | Sept. 2018

November 19, 2017 by Ryan

In partnership with Kula Collective

September 20th – October 11th, 2018
Early Bird Discount $300 Off
With CJ Ananda


Come to the award-winning Present Moment Retreat and take part in Kula Collective’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training & Beachside Cleansing Retreat. This is a life-enhancing, transformative experience where you will learn meditation, pranayama, asana, cleansing, shamanic philosophy, application of yogic theory and much more. We believe that the best way to learn Yoga is by living Yoga. Thus, we have developed an experiential curriculum where you will live an immersive yogic life for three weeks while learning the theories behind the practice.

From Lead Facilitator CJ Ananda
Why Yoga Teacher Training can be for Anyone
Blog: cjananda.com

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 your truest self so that you can step onto the mat as a yoga teacher who guides from the pure essence of your Heart and from your connection to Spirit. Realize your inner stillness and access the wisdom that resides deep in your heart and soul. Come join us and awaken the power of your spirit while living in an eco-friendly paradise on the coast of Mexico.

If you have any questions, please contact CJ Ananda directly (cjananda@gmail.com). If you are ready to sign up, please… REGISTER NOW



Curriculum

Looking for the best yoga teacher training? Our Yoga Teacher Training is a holistic program; to understand yoga you must first understand self–body, mind, and spirit. The Chakana, or Andean Cross, acts as the guide and foundational structure for the course. The Chakana encompasses a lower world, middle world, and upper world, and within each world we will focus on different types of movement, diet, and meditation. We bring to life the ancient teachings of Yoga through accessible spiritual lessons, a solid foundation in Yogic philosophy, and a daily Yoga practice called The Kula Flow.

Visit Kula Collective’s Curriculum Page to learn more!


Schedule

During the training we wake up while the sun rises and experience the beauty and serenity in the midst of a tropical setting. Guided group meditation starts at 6:30 am. Meditation is followed immediately by asana (yoga posture) practice. It includes pranayama, asana, and relaxation.

In the afternoon we have our Art-of-Teaching workshop. We also have lectures, discussions and activities that cover yoga philosophy, yoga theory, yogic living, yoga diet, yoga anatomy, and yogic healing. We end our day with after-dinner Satsang (wise gathering) to contemplate and reflect on our sadhana (spiritual practice) of the day.

Sample Schedule

6:30-9:00 Art of Practice: Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
9:00-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-11:30 Art of Living: Spiritual Intention
11:30-12:30 Art of Healing: Chakras & Healing Arts
12:30-1:30 Yoga Anatomy & Sutras
1:30-3:30 Lunch
3:30-6:00 Art of Teaching: Sequencing, Alignment, Assists
6:00-7:30 Dinner
7:30-9:00 Satsang & Ceremony



About Present Moment

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Present Moment is an eco-friendly Yoga Retreat Center and Boutique Hotel directly on the beach in Troncones, Mexico. We specialize in Yoga, Meditation, Qigong, Dance & Healing Arts. Renew your spirit while meditating in our spiritual gardens or on our private beach; revive your energy with an Oceanside yoga class, and dine on mouthwatering gourmet cuisine. If you want to explore the area, activities include sunset horseback riding, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons, and more.

Click on the respective link to learn more about Present Moment’s Accommodations, Healing Arts, Classes and Activities.

Check out what our previous guests have said about us on our TripAdvisor page.

Other Highlights

  • Vegetarian Gourmet Meals
  • Daily Meditation
  • Daily Yoga classes
  • Pranayama (Breathing Excercises)
  • Local cultural events
  • Surfing, Swimming, Hiking, Kayaking, Horseback Riding (Activities)
  • Dance and Qigong Classes
  • Professional Massage, Energy Healing and Wellness Counseling
  • Beautiful Accommodations


Yoga teacher trainings
Yoga instructor training


Pricing

Tuition: $2,600*

21 nights – Shared Room & 3 raw meals per day: $2,100

Single Room & 3 raw meals per day: $3,295

*A $60 processing fee will be assessed if paying by Credit Card.Contact info@thekulacollective.com for alternative payment methods.
*If you would like a single room there is an additional charge of $800.
*If you are traveling alone and would like a shared double room, we will match you with a roommate.
*Space is limited, so please sign up soon to guarantee your space.

Ready to Register?


Lead Facilitator: CJ Ananda Page

Co-Founder of Present Moment Retreat, Pura Vidya and Kula Collective, and ERYT 500 certified, CJ Ananda is a renowned teacher of yoga, dance and meditation. She has combined her joy of these self-healing therapies with her experience as a wellness coach and healing practitioner to create many international retreats and trainings. Ananda facilitates 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, Shamanic Cleanses and Retreats, giving each person the heartfelt attention and direct facilitation that cultivates an ecstatic, healing, and magical experience.

Integrating her teachings and passions, Ananda has developed a system of intentional-based healing that draws on the philosophy that we are all a part of this collective life force that is driving us towards greater consciousness. By exploring our gifts and expanding our relationship with higher Self, we come into alignment with our inner purpose of Awakening. Through our collaborative efforts and unified intentions, we magnify the richness of this life’s experience. (Read more of Ananda’s writings on her blog cjananda.com)

Ananda and her husband Coby created Pura Vidya as a way to invite individuals to explore the fusion of the two mystical traditions of Yoga and Shamanism and to step into their Wisdom of Self (Vidya.) Yoga (union with the Divine) and Shamanism (interaction with the spirit world) are both practices designed to grant us access to the infinite wisdom we carry within ourselves. She believes in the Hopi saying: “We are the ones that we’ve been waiting for.” Based on this belief, she trusts that we are each here to expand into the greatness of who we are, and as we connect to our inner essence, our Spirit Guides and our callings, we connect to the wholeness of all that is, where we can serve all beings from our highest capacity. She is inspired to inspire… and to continue this journey moment to moment, breath to breath.

Ananda currently travels between Peru, Guatemala and Troncones, Mexico, the home of Present Moment Retreat, where she holds sacred space for individuals and groups as they journey toward Self Realization and Spiritual Oneness. AHO!







In the Light of Love. We are One….



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200 hour YTT Cleansing Retreat | October 2017

September 27, 2017 by Ryan

In partnership with Kula Collective

October 10th – 31th, 2017


Come to the award-winning Present Moment Retreat and take part in Kula Collective’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training & Cleansing Retreat. This is a life-enhancing, transformative experience where you will learn meditation, pranayama, asana, cleansing, shamanic philosophy, application of yogic theory and much more. We believe that the best way to learn Yoga is by living Yoga. Thus, we have developed an experiential curriculum where you will live an immersive yogic life for three weeks while learning the theories behind the practice.

From Lead Facilitator CJ Ananda
Why Yoga Teacher Training can be for Anyone
Blog: cjananda.com

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 your truest self so that you can step onto the mat as a yoga teacher who guides from the pure essence of your Heart and from your connection to Spirit. Realize your inner stillness and access the wisdom that resides deep in your heart and soul. Come join us and awaken the power of your spirit while living in an eco-friendly paradise on the coast of Mexico.

If you have any questions, please contact CJ Ananda directly (cjananda@gmail.com). If you are ready to sign up, please… REGISTER NOW



Curriculum

Looking for the best yoga teacher training? Our Yoga Teacher Training is a holistic program; to understand yoga you must first understand self–body, mind, and spirit. The Chakana, or Andean Cross, acts as the guide and foundational structure for the course. The Chakana encompasses a lower world, middle world, and upper world, and within each world we will focus on different types of movement, diet, and meditation. We bring to life the ancient teachings of Yoga through accessible spiritual lessons, a solid foundation in Yogic philosophy, and a daily Yoga practice called The Kula Flow.

Visit Kula Collective’s Curriculum Page to learn more!


Schedule

During the training we wake up while the sun rises and experience the beauty and serenity in the midst of a tropical setting. Guided group meditation starts at 6:30 am. Meditation is followed immediately by asana (yoga posture) practice. It includes pranayama, asana, and relaxation.

In the afternoon we have our Art-of-Teaching workshop. We also have lectures, discussions and activities that cover yoga philosophy, yoga theory, yogic living, yoga diet, yoga anatomy, and yogic healing. We end our day with after-dinner Satsang (wise gathering) to contemplate and reflect on our sadhana (spiritual practice) of the day.

Sample Schedule

6:30-9:00 Art of Practice: Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
9:00-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-11:30 Art of Living: Spiritual Intention
11:30-12:30 Art of Healing: Chakras & Healing Arts
12:30-1:30 Yoga Anatomy & Sutras
1:30-3:30 Lunch
3:30-6:00 Art of Teaching: Sequencing, Alignment, Assists
6:00-7:30 Dinner
7:30-9:00 Satsang & Ceremony



About Present Moment

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Present Moment is an eco-friendly Yoga Retreat Center and Boutique Hotel directly on the beach in Troncones, Mexico. We specialize in Yoga, Meditation, Qigong, Dance & Healing Arts. Renew your spirit while meditating in our spiritual gardens or on our private beach; revive your energy with an Oceanside yoga class, and dine on mouthwatering gourmet cuisine. If you want to explore the area, activities include sunset horseback riding, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons, and more.

Click on the respective link to learn more about Present Moment’s Accommodations, Healing Arts, Classes and Activities.

Check out what our previous guests have said about us on our TripAdvisor page.

Other Highlights

  • Vegetarian Gourmet Meals
  • Daily Meditation
  • Daily Yoga classes
  • Pranayama (Breathing Excercises)
  • Local cultural events
  • Surfing, Swimming, Hiking, Kayaking, Horseback Riding (Activities)
  • Dance and Qigong Classes
  • Professional Massage, Energy Healing and Wellness Counseling
  • Beautiful Accommodations


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Pricing

Tuition: $2,100*

20 nights – Shared Room & 3 raw meals per day: $2,100

Single Room & 3 raw meals per day: $3,295

*A $60 processing fee will be assessed if paying by Credit Card.
Contact info@thekulacollective.com for alternative payment methods.
*If you would like a single room there is an additional charge of $800.
*If you are traveling alone and would like a shared double room, we will match you with a roommate.
*Space is limited, so please sign up soon to guarantee your space.

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Lead Facilitator: CJ Ananda Page

Co-Founder of Present Moment Retreat, Pura Vidya and Kula Collective, and ERYT 500 certified, CJ Ananda is a renowned teacher of yoga, dance and meditation. She has combined her joy of these self-healing therapies with her experience as a wellness coach and healing practitioner to create many international retreats and trainings. Ananda facilitates 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, Shamanic Cleanses and Retreats, giving each person the heartfelt attention and direct facilitation that cultivates an ecstatic, healing, and magical experience.

Integrating her teachings and passions, Ananda has developed a system of intentional-based healing that draws on the philosophy that we are all a part of this collective life force that is driving us towards greater consciousness. By exploring our gifts and expanding our relationship with higher Self, we come into alignment with our inner purpose of Awakening. Through our collaborative efforts and unified intentions, we magnify the richness of this life’s experience. (Read more of Ananda’s writings on her blog cjananda.com)

Ananda and her husband Coby created Pura Vidya as a way to invite individuals to explore the fusion of the two mystical traditions of Yoga and Shamanism and to step into their Wisdom of Self (Vidya.) Yoga (union with the Divine) and Shamanism (interaction with the spirit world) are both practices designed to grant us access to the infinite wisdom we carry within ourselves. She believes in the Hopi saying: “We are the ones that we’ve been waiting for.” Based on this belief, she trusts that we are each here to expand into the greatness of who we are, and as we connect to our inner essence, our Spirit Guides and our callings, we connect to the wholeness of all that is, where we can serve all beings from our highest capacity. She is inspired to inspire… and to continue this journey moment to moment, breath to breath.

Ananda currently travels between Peru, Guatemala and Troncones, Mexico, the home of Present Moment Retreat, where she holds sacred space for individuals and groups as they journey toward Self Realization and Spiritual Oneness. AHO!






Co-Facilitator: Randi Schiffman

Randi Schiffman turned to yoga in order to heal on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. The practice quickly evolved into a lifestyle that she honors, respects, and is delighted to share with
others. Through her personal experience and healing, she has the power to make authentic connections with others and is inspired to bring it to everyone who is called to step on this path. She has watched her own transformation and growth and she is inspired to help facilitate this healing for others.

She is the founder of SuryaFlow: The Art of Sacred Movement. “The SuryaFlow philosophy stems from the way that I live my life. It unites ancient practices with breath awareness to bring about joyful living. It encourages tapping into our natural rhythm to create harmony and balance and ultimately results in an awakening to the knowledge that we are all rays of light; unique extensions of the sun.”




In the Light of Love. We are One….




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YTT with All Yoga Training | Sept. 2017

September 27, 2017 by Ryan

In partnership with All Yoga Training

September 19th -October 10th, 2017



LIMITED TO 30 STUDENTS ONLY

Led by experienced trainers, our 200hr yoga teacher training is based in the fundamental elements of Ashtanga, Dharma, Rocket and Vinyasa Yoga.

Our mission is to help you to become a skillful practitioner and teacher by providing you the authentic teachings of Hatha and Raja Yoga. Your teaching journey begins with this 3-week intensive where you’ll be living life of a yogi.

Each day we’ll explore and practice silent meditation, pranayama, asana, yoga history & philosophy, anatomy, practice teaching and much more.

The intention of this course is to unveil to you the profound meaning of yoga which is self-realization. Your transformative lifelong spiritual journey begins on the first day of this yoga teacher training.

Curriculum

  • Guided & silent meditation
  • Kriyas & pranayama
  • Led asana practices
  • Yoga history
  • The Yoga Sutra by Patanjali
  • The 8 Limbs of Yoga
  • Yoga Anatomy
  • Postural analysis
  • Sequencing
  • Specialty lecture: Intro to Traditional Chinese Medicine and qigong
  • Practice teaching
  • Ethics & etiquettes
  • Chanting
  • Inversion workshops
  • Observation & feedback
  • Business and manifestation tools

Daily Schedule

TIMEACTIVITY
7:30am – 8:30amKriyas, pranayama & meditation
8:30am – 10:00amLed asana practice
10:00am – 12:00pmBrunch
12:00pm – 2:00pmAnatomy, philosophy
2:00pm- 2:45pmBreak
2:45pm – 4:45pmPostural analysis, practice teaching
4:45pm – 6:00pmLed asana practice, meditation
6:15pm – 7:15pmDinner

The evening is an opportunity to complete homework, review daily course materials, reading scripture, practice meditation and journaling. In addition, you can enjoy the resort amenities like the swimming pool, beach and restaurant.

Pre-requisites

Minimal 6 months of consistent yoga practice is required. Consistent yoga practice means 3-4x per week in the style of Ashtanga, Dharma, Vinyasa and other similar yoga styles.

Price options

Early bird price for sign-up received 4 months before the start of the course

Single room – $5500
Shared room – $4650

Tuition investment includes:

  • Tuition
  • Course material
  • Luxurious eco-accommodation
  • 3 daily vegan/vegetarian meals
  • Free use of resort amenities and direct access to charming

Special Offer

Save $700 when you sign up at least 4 months before the course begins. More information here.

Location

Set on a quiet, serene beach in Playa Troncones, Present Moment Retreat is an award winning eco-hotel designed for soulful travelers to rejuvenate, relax and recharge. Each morning upon waking up to a gorgeous sunrise over the ocean’s horizon, you’re off to a fantastic start with yoga and meditation by the sea.

The atmosphere cultivated by passionate owner and friendly staff is a perfect place for you to grow your practice, elevate your skill as a yoga teacher and most importantly getting in touch with your True Self.

Accommodation

The beautifully designed accommodation combines comfort with nature. Enjoy luxurious bedding, ocean stone shower floor, private deck, meditation garden and wireless access. You’ll get plenty of restful sleep when immersed in nature’s lullaby. Present Moment’s friendly staff is here to make your stay pleasant and unforgettable.

You can explore the local adventures such as sunset horseback riding, eco tours, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons and more.

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Yoga Pavilion

Our open-air yoga pavilion is at the heart of the retreat, gracefully suspended above the beach. With ample room for thirty practitioners, all yogis receive the space needed to comfortably practice a wide range of postures.

The Pacific Ocean provides a dramatic backdrop for a group class or private instruction. To screen out the sometimes-intense heat of our tropical setting, there is a tremendous hand woven canopy for the protection of even the fairest complexion

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Spa & Treatments

Pamper yourself with their spa treatments, massages and healing arts. If you’re interested, there are also onsite well-being nutritionists to guide you onto a path of radiant lifestyle. You’ll not be disappointed with their professional and friendly healing therapists.

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Healthy gourmet cuisines

Combining only the freshest of Mother Nature’s natural ingredients, the chefs of Present Moment’s kitchen intertwine the heart and soul of Spa Cuisine to create dishes that linger both on the palate and on the mind. Dine on mouth-watering, delicious vegan, vegetarian and protein dishes.

Your body will feel more energized and your mind more focused with nutritious meals cooked with lively ingredients.

For breakfast, fuel up with fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, fruit platter, whole-wheat pancakes, avocado flatbread and eggs benedict.

Lunch features kale Caesar, thin crust pizzas and Moroccan couscous. Wind down the day with wholesome dinner such as mushroom risotto, mango guacamole, grilled vegetables and of course- raw desserts! There are also meticulously crafted elixirs that are nourishing for your body and soul.

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About Troncones

Located at the heart of charming Troncones Beach and nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the glistening Mexican Riviera, Present Moment Retreat offers a beautifully landscaped tropical sanctuary for self-development and mind-body work. Troncones beach is an intimate community situated on some 3 miles of pristine Pacific beach.

At Troncones, you’ll find a pleasant balance between activities and solitude. Surrounded by the tranquility of the ocean and mountains, you’re also just minutes away from the town center and cultural sites. Trconcones Beach Village is located at the rustic oceanfront lane that houses restaurants, outdoor activities outlets, accommodation rentals and private residences.

Getting here

Located only 20 miles north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and an easy 45-minute drive to the International airport 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.

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Your trainers

yoga teacher annie auAnnie Au
E-RYT 500

Annie travels around the world including Mexico, US, Canada, Thailand and Bali leading workshops, classes, trainings and retreats. She has certified over 190 yoga teachers worldwide. Annie holds a Bachelor Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia.

Specializes in yoga anatomy, she infuses anatomy knowledge in her yoga classes to help students practice more intelligently and avoid injuries. Annie has the ability to lead a dynamic class filled with inversions with a duality of restorative and healing sequences.

Annie teaches Dharma, Ashtanga, Rocket, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. She is a true believer in finding what style of yoga works for you and keep fine-tuning it. As her teacher Sri Dharma says ‘always practice according to your own conditions.’

She is eternally grateful for her teacher Sri Dharma Mittra, for showing her the most authentic yogic and scriptural knowledge. He has inspired her to lead a simple yogic life and to serve others with compassion and kindness.

Before yoga, she was a professional contemporary dancer and established Au Dance (a dance school for age 2-16) in Vancouver Canada. Her decade long dance career has taken her around the world including some fond memories touring in India, Egypt, Brazil and Germany.

Currently living in Mexico, Annie is studying acupuncture and fascial anatomy.

yoga teacher word smithWord Smith
Doctorate in Medical Qigong, 500hr Yoga Teacher Trainer

Word Smith has been practicing the esoteric/healing arts for twenty years. During this time he has delved deeply into Massage, Yoga, Qi gong, Chinese Medicine, Buddhist philosophy and Internal Martial Arts. He holds a Doctorate in Medical Qi Gong, and 500 hrs of Yoga Teacher Training in Dharma Yoga, Bachelor’s in Philosophy, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, certifications in 5 body work styles. His teachers include Paul Pitchford, Michael Tierra, Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson, Geshe Michael Roach and Sri Dharma Mittra.

He currently lives in Sedona, Arizona translating Chinese and Tibetan and travels the world teaching Yoga, Dharma and Qi Gong.


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