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

February 2, 2019 by Ryan

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

Mountain Medicine Retreat | April 17-27, 2019

November 7, 2018 by Lydia Roberts

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 17^th and from the MMRC on April 27^th. 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 17^th 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 27^th, it is recommended that you book your flight out of ZIH on April 28^th 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@presentmoment.sapphiretechnologies.live

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

September 14, 2018 by Ryan

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

The 9th Annual Yoga Retreat to Paradise | Jan. 12/19, 2019

August 10, 2018 by Ryan

January 12-26, 2019 – The Ninth Annual Yoga Retreat to Paradise
YogaTed Yoga

January 12-19, January 19-26, 2019
OR go for 2 FULL WEEKS* (Jan.12-26)!
*There’s a $200 discount if you sign up for BOTH weeks.

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 SIX years there has been back-to-back weeks! That’s the best endorsement in itself. Come see for yourself!

THE TEACHER:

PRICE:

Singles: $2680.95 ($300 security deposit)
Doubles: $1881.25 ($300 security deposit)
Triples: $1747.95 ($300 security deposit)

A $300 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:

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

Vitality Yoga Retreat | Oct. 21st, 2018

May 11, 2018 by Ryan

October 21-27, 2018 – Vitality Yoga Retreat
Matt Portwood

Are you ready to leave behind limitations?Join Matthew Portwood at Present Moment Retreat for 7 days of Meditation, Asana and Yoga Exploration.

Present Moment Retreat is a space to relax, live, soften, let down and open your expansive being. Let go of all tension, all resistance, all mind until you are reunited with life in this beautiful moment.
Held at Present Moment Spa an exclusive oceanfront boutique hotel and yoga retreat situated on a quiet, serene beach in Troncones, thirty minutes up the coast from Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Relax
This is a space to relax, and soften back into the limitless being you are. Release tension, let resistance melt away and find yourself back, in the miracle in the play of the moment.

– Daily Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation
– Philosophy, Reflection, Visualization and Laya Yoga (Relaxing the Mind)
– Rest into harmony with natural rhythms of the tide.
– Nourish with locally grown whole foods. Raw and Vegan options available.
– Find renewed, vitality, Self purpose.

In the Vitality Yoga Retreat Matt will be sharing 2 decades worth of understanding he’s gained of the vitality within his body with 4 primary pillars that anchor his teaching philosophy:
#1 Empower – Asana and Pranayama
#2 Awaken- Meditation
#3 Activate – Living Foods
#4 Optimize – Herbs & Earth Elements
Join him! Learn tools that he uses everyday to remain open, centered and connected to the ever renewing joy and vitality within each of us.

This is a chance to nurture a healthy balance of work and play away from your busy life and return home with potent practices that anchor you to your vitality.
Sign Up Now!

You will be practicing yoga and meditation in the rhythm of the tides. You will explore Living Foods through locally grown simple fruits and vegetables. Sun, Water, Earth and Air provide an alignment back to vitality, ease and Self Purpose.

Take time out, to align to highest intention. Open the pathways of body mind to the source from limitless being. When we connect to wholeness it gives us a profound ability to serve.

Retreat is an important part of yoga practice because if takes us away from limiting daily habits and allows you to immerse yourself fully in the visioning of what you want to create in this world.

We will be using simple practical tools to access concentration and expanded consciousness.

We will be exploring living foods for vitality and freedom.

We will be invoking and remembering the into joy and vitality that is your true nature.

THE TEACHER:

Experienced Teacher and Co-Founder of Radiant Life Yoga, Matthew weaves a fun and accessible path into posture, meditation and Experiential Self Knowledge. Simple practices unlocks stickiness in the nervous system and mind to reveal the magic and beauty that is right before your eyes. Matthew personalizes the practice for each student. Posture, Breathwork, Dance, Poetry, Music, Laughter, and Self Enquiry become a vehicle for profound unfolding.

PRICE:
Singles: $2480.95* ($300 security deposit)
Doubles: $1731.25 ($300 security deposit) per person
Triples: $1647.95 ($300 security deposit) per person

*singles available by request

Daily Schedule Includes:
-Morning and Evening Meditation and Yoga with Matthew
-Accommodations in a beautiful Mexican cabana in ear shot of the crashing waves.
-Meditation, Living Foods Classes, Pranayama instruction, Silence, Self Enquiry and Daily Satsang.
-Baby sea turtle release
More available ala carte (i.e. sea kayaking tour, horse riding on the beach, hikes, massage, stand up paddle boarding, and surfing lessons!)

Reconnect to sacred source so that you can better serve in this life.

More info on www.radiantlifeyoga.com

Live Your Yoga with Be Yoga – Feb. 24, 2018

September 3, 2017 by Ryan

February 24-March 3rd, 2018 – Live Your Yoga
Be Yoga

Join Spirit of the Lake Yoga Teachers Nicole Lovald & Marcy Beix for 7 transformational days in beautiful Troncones, Mexico. Take time out to nurture yourself while being fully immersed in the yoga lifestyle. Wake up each morning with yoga and meditation, a healthy and nurturing breakfast and then time to reflect and rejuvenate.

Each afternoon you will be invited to join a special community class lead by Present Moment Staff or enjoy time by the pool or beach. Participate in another gentle yoga class before dinner by Marcy or Nicole and then enjoy a leisurely dinner on the beach from the onsite 5 Star Restaurant.

Throughout the week you will learn how to slow down and truly live your yoga. You will be cared for by a group of amazing healers and staff. You will leave feeling replenished and transformed.

*All yoga classes and activities are optional. Do as much or as little as you would like on this retreat; listen to your body and the call of your spirit.

Your Retreat Includes:

Ocean-view private or shared bungalow for 7 nights
Airport transportation to & from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Gourmet a la carte meals {vegan, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten-free options available}
Two daily yoga classes led by Marcy & Nicole, plus daily community classes lead by Present Moment Teachers
1 Massage, Energy Healing Session, or other 60 minute Wellness/Spa Service of your choice
Hotel taxes + 10% off boutique items
Miles of unspoiled beachfront perfect for surfing, sunbathing, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding, snorkeling and more..

Not included in price:

Air fare to & from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (ZIH)
Additional food and beverages & tips
Additional excursions / spa treatments

Rooming Options:
$1,875 per person – triple occupancy /if you share with 2 friends (queen, two twins)
$1,960 per person – double occupancy /if you share with a friend (queen & one twin)
$2,785 per person – single occupancy (one queen bed. Limited space for single occupancy bungalows)

Early Bird Special: Sign up before May 1st and get $150 OFF

Payment Plan (based on double occupancy as an example):
Before May 1: $500 down payment
August: $500
November: $500
February: Final Payment Due
$210 (with $150 off for the Early Bird registration)

*Cancellation Policy: Must cancel 60 days prior to start date of the Retreat for a refund. A $200 administration fee will not be returned.

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

April 17-27, 2019 – Mountain Medicine Retreat

Taylor Morisette & Dr. Brianne McKenzie

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

January 12-26, 2019 – The Ninth Annual Yoga Retreat to Paradise YogaTed Yoga

October 21-27, 2018 – Vitality Yoga Retreat Matt Portwood

February 24-March 3rd, 2018 – Live Your Yoga Be Yoga

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

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

January 12-26, 2019 – The Ninth Annual Yoga Retreat to Paradise
YogaTed Yoga

October 21-27, 2018 – Vitality Yoga Retreat
Matt Portwood

February 24-March 3rd, 2018 – Live Your Yoga
Be Yoga