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

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Carmina Rafferty

November 2, 2023 by Ryan

Wellness Manager 

Carmina is a seasoned guide in the realms of yoga and holistic well-being. With over two decades of experience, she has passionately shared her love for these disciplines, leaving a lasting impact on countless individuals seeking a path to personal transformation.

Hailing originally from the picturesque east coast of the United States, Carmina’s life journey has been a testament to her adventurous spirit and unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Her path has taken her to distant lands, including India, Mexico, Hawaii, and most recently, the serene shores of Troncones.

At the heart of Carmina’s vocation is a deep-seated commitment to helping students unlock their full potential through the practice of yoga, emphasizing the importance of breath and self-awareness. Her journey of self-discovery has led her to study under a diverse array of teachers and explore multiple modalities, shaping her into an expert in the integration of energetics and compassion in her teaching.

In Carmina’s yoga classes, you’ll find an inviting and playful atmosphere, where she encourages students to explore modifications and offers hands-on adjustments to ensure that each class is accessible to practitioners of all levels. Her extensive studies with renowned instructors, including Pattabhi Jois, Bhavani Maki, Nancy Gilgoff, Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini, have equipped her with a wealth of wisdom that she skillfully imparts to her students.

Carmina’s meditation practice, guided by her teacher Babaji of the Sonoma Ashram in California, serves as a cornerstone for her approach to meditation and pranayama. Her asana style is a fusion of elements from the Ashtanga system, Iyengar and therapeutic methods, offering students a well-rounded and holistic yoga experience.

Carmina’s love for language and her dedication to learning led her to delve into the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, which she chants daily. She artfully incorporates the teachings of the Yoga Sutras into her classes, empowering students to apply these profound lessons beyond the yoga mat and into their everyday lives.

Beyond yoga, Carmina’s journey of learning has extended to the realms of nutrition and Ayurveda. She has worked closely with numerous students to craft personalized cleanse programs, fostering a deeper understanding of the profound connection between self and food. For Carmina, yoga is the embodiment of union, and she’s dedicated to guiding students in exploring all facets of their practice to attain a harmonious and unified state of being.

With Carmina as your Wellness Manager at Present Moment Retreat, you can look forward to a transformative journey toward personal well-being and self-discovery, led by an expert with a boundless love for yoga and holistic wellness.

Services provided by Carmina:
Private Yoga Classes 60/90/120min, Vinyasa Flow Yoga 90min, Restorative/Yin Yoga 90min, Meditation Classes, Wellness Consultation

Contact Carmina:
carmina@presentmoment.sapphiretechnologies.live

Follow Carmina:
www.instagram.com/carmina0418

Filed Under: Staff, Wellness Team

Tania Gonzalez Camacho

August 25, 2021 by Ryan

Wellness Therapist

In the heart of our wellness team beats the spirit of Tania Gonzales Camacho, a holistic therapist with a remarkable journey spanning 17 transformative years. With an intuitive touch and a deep understanding of the spiritual dimensions of healing, Tania has dedicated her life to uplifting the common well-being and enriching the quality of life for all she encounters.

Hailing from the vibrant tapestry of Mexico City, Tania’s journey as a mother has added layers of wisdom and compassion to her holistic approach. Since becoming an integral part of the Present Moment Retreat family in 2019, she has been a radiant force, spreading joy and empathy to everyone she meets.

Tania’s expertise lies in the realm of spiritual healing techniques, a gift she has honed and shared generously throughout her years of practice. With a cheerful demeanor and a sociable nature, Tania creates an environment where healing transcends the physical, reaching deep into the realms of the soul.

Her specialties include the artistry of traditional Mexican Massage, a journey into the ancient wisdom of her cultural heritage. Tania’s hands tell stories of tradition, bringing forth the soothing essence of Mexican healing practices. Additionally, she offers the transformative experience of Individual Temezcal, a sacred space for purification and renewal.

Tania wants you to know that these are not just services; they are her specialties, crafted with intention and love.

Beyond the healing space, Tania finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her favorite hobbies include the art of continuous learning, a dance with knowledge that feeds her spirit. When not immersed in studies, she’s found gracefully dancing, an expression of her inner joy. And, surrounded by friends, Tania shares the warmth of her spirit, creating connections that echo the harmonious dance of life.

In the presence of Tania Gonzales Camacho, you don’t just experience healing; you encounter a soulful journey guided by wisdom, tradition, and the profound love she pours into her craft. As part of our wellness team, Tania is a beacon of light, illuminating the path to well-being and spiritual growth.

Services provided by Tania:
Wellness Consultation, Relaxation Massage, Deep-Tissue Massage, PreNatal Massage, Cupping, Mexican Massage & Individual Temezcal

Follow Tania:
www.facebook.com/tania.gonzalezcamacho

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Miranda McGrath

April 24, 2023 by Ryan

Yoga Teacher and Therapist

Reiki Master, Crystal Voyage
Anatomy and Alignment, Hatha Yoga Center
Clinical Massage Therapy, NW Academy of the Healing Arts
Alchemy of the Chakras, Alana Kaivalya

Miranda is a seasoned yoga practitioner with over two decades of experience. Her journey into yoga began during her dance career when she sought relief for her aching body. What she discovered was transformative; not only did yoga heal her physically, but it also nurtured her mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This experience prompted her to shift her focus away from dance and embark on a journey that has been nothing short of magical.

Miranda’s deep commitment to yoga led her to study under a variety of masters and mentors, where she delved into alignment and the science of anatomy. With a 700-hour yoga teacher training under her belt, her studies are diverse, rooted in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition and influenced by great figures such as K. Patabhi Jois (Ashtanga, Vinyasa) and Paul Grilly (Yin yoga).

Over the years, Miranda honed her knowledge and skills, leading classes, teaching at retreats in exotic locations like Costa Rica, and conducting specialized workshops. She even ventured into the world of wellness consulting, blending her yoga expertise with her education from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Miranda helps people worldwide find their inner healers, addressing chronic pain, sleep, anxiety, depression, and more through time-tested Ayurvedic techniques, detoxing, and fasting.

Miranda’s personal experience highlighted the power of her yoga practice when she avoided severe pain from a bulging L5 disc, all thanks to her consistent yoga practice, clean diet, and wellness routines.

Her fascination with human anatomy and the potential of our bodies off the mat led her to study massage therapy at the prestigious NW Academy of the Healing Arts, complementing her yoga practice and enhancing her healing abilities.

Miranda’s yoga classes are a unique blend of Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Yin, incorporating poetry, music, readings from ancient texts, and her personal touch. Described as a compassionate yoga ambassador, she creates inviting spaces for magical yoga experiences, not just classes.

In addition to her yoga practice, Miranda offers massage therapy services that include deep tissue, Swedish relaxation, Thai, and Reiki. Her massages are holistic, incorporating aromatherapy, sound therapy, Reiki healing, and a delightful peppermint-raw sugar foot scrub.

Miranda’s mission in this lifetime is to empower individuals to become self-healers, reclaim their power, and live abundant, vibrant, and peaceful lives. She believes that through her guidance, students can unlock their passion for yoga, awaken their inner fire (tapas), and experience the transformative magic of the practice.

Miranda’s brand, Boho Warrior, encapsulates her free-spirited approach to well-being. You can connect with her online through the following links:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredtobewell
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miranda_ananda_444/

Miranda also enjoys creative writing and spends quality time at her rustic, romantic jungle casita in sunny Mexico with her feisty felines.

Services provided by Miranda:
Private Yoga Classes 60/90/120min, Vinyasa Flow Yoga 90min, Restorative/Yin Yoga 90min, Meditation Classes, Relaxation Massage 60/90/120/180min, Deep Tissue Massage 60/90/120/180min, Wellness Consultation

Filed Under: Wellness Team Tagged With: Miranda McGrath, Staff, Yoga

María Fernanda

June 22, 2019 by Ryan

Maria is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. She has a passion for travel and has combined this with her love of yoga practicing wherever the wind takes her – Baja, Tulum, Guadalajara and now Troncones.

As a yoga practitioner since 2007, her first Mexican Guru, Lourdes Basich, helped to shape her yoga style. Maria then went on to complete her first teacher training with Briguitte Longueville, as the first ambassador of Restorative Yoga in Mexico in 2013. Following this extensive practice, Maria then began teaching in 2016. 

Maria has also been interested in other branches of yoga study including Shadow Yoga with Matt Pesendian and Scott Blossom in 2015, Acoroyoga  training also in 2015 and Solar and Lunar Immersion in Medellin, Colombia in 2016.

Her teachings are a mix of the different learning styles from her main teachers: Traditional Linages, Critical Alignment and energetic yoga practice. Maria’s restorative yoga classes are focused on MioFascial work and use of innovative yoga props such as BackMitra to release stiffness taking you to a deeper connection and understanding of the body, mind and spirit communication.

Maria has fallen in love with the perfect waves and the magic energy of our small Mexican paradise Troncones that she can now call “Home”.

Services provided by Maria Fernanda:
Vinyasa Flow Yoga 90min, Restorative Yoga 90min, Private Yoga Classes 60/90/120min, Yoga in Spanish 60min, Tarot Reading

Maria Fernanda’s Instagram:
www.instagram.com/mafernav

Filed Under: Wellness Team

Adriana Gonzalez Villa

July 21, 2024 by Ryan

Meet Adriana González Villa, a revered medicine woman and ordained interfaith minister whose life’s work is deeply rooted in the traditional healing medicines of Mexico. As an acupuncturist, musician, and yogini, Adriana brings a holistic approach to wellness, offering sound meditation, healing sessions, and facilitating transformative medicine ceremonies.

Adriana’s inclusive ministry is anchored in indigenous wisdom traditions, reflecting her dedication to honoring and preserving ancestral knowledge. Raised as a first-generation Chicana in the United States, Adriana holds dual citizenship with Mexico and the USA. Her journey of healing and reconnection began in her early years, growing up in a multicultural community in Houston, Texas. Despite facing rampant personal and institutionalized racism, she emerged with a profound commitment to social justice and cultural understanding.

At The University of Texas at Austin, Adriana pursued degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnic Studies, working tirelessly with marginalized populations, including undocumented citizens, homeless communities, and incarcerated youth with disabilities. However, her path took a transformative turn through a profound spiritual initiation, leading her away from social justice law and toward the healing arts.

In 2013, Adriana repatriated to Mexico, where she founded a healing arts center on the southern Pacific coast. Her work at Present Moment Retreat, where she has been a beloved collaborator since 2014, focuses on guiding individuals through their healing journeys and fostering a deep connection to the land and ancestral ways.

Adriana is not only a dedicated healer but also a loving mother and wife, living in Troncones, Guerrero, with her family. Her personal experiences as a bi-cultural woman of color inform her empathetic approach to healing, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking holistic wellness and spiritual growth.

Rev. Adriana Maria González Villa continues to inspire and transform lives through her compassionate practice, inviting all to reconnect with their heritage and the sacred wisdom of their ancestors.

Services provided by Adriana:
Vinyasa Flow Yoga 90min, Restorative Yoga 90min, Private Yoga Classes 60/90/120min, Yoga in Spanish 60min, Cacao Ceremony, Healing Sound Circle

Adriana’s Instagram:
www.instagram.com/adriana_envisions

Filed Under: Wellness Team

Ana Aguilar

September 27, 2024 by Ryan

Yoga Instructor

Ana Aguilar, known lovingly as Anita, is our newest addition to the Present Moment Retreat family. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Anita’s journey has taken her across various landscapes and cultures, enriching her approach to yoga and life. Her diverse upbringing and six years of travel have provided her with a unique perspective, shaping her compassionate and inclusive teaching style.

With a background in biology, Anita’s deep understanding of anatomy and the body’s functions shines through in her practice. Since 2014, she has explored different yoga and meditation techniques, including mindfulness, and experienced her first vipassana retreat in Thailand in 2017—a pivotal moment that deepened her dedication to the path of yoga. Soon after, she traveled to India to become a certified yoga teacher, immersing herself in the wisdom of various inspiring teachers.

With seven years of teaching experience, Anita specializes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin yoga, as well as designing specific classes for surfers. Her goal is to create a welcoming and supportive space where each individual can explore their body, mind, and inner essence at their own pace. Anita believes that yoga is a powerful tool for achieving physical and emotional well-being, and she is eager to guide her students through their personal journeys.

When not on the mat, Anita finds joy in nature, surfing, and meditation, drawing inspiration from these practices to continually grow and learn. We invite you to join her for Yin Yoga on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 4 pm, where she brings her gentle wisdom and vibrant energy to every class, helping students find peace and connection through this transformative practice.


Services provided by Anita:
Yin Yoga 90min, Private Yoga Classes 60/90/120min, Yoga in Spanish 60min

Anita’s Instagram:
www.instagram.com/_yoganitya

Filed Under: Wellness Team

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