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Present Moment Retreat

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

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

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~ Rejuvenate your spirit on the wild coast of Mexico ~

With the sound of the waves permeating every experience, the luxurious beachside setting and award-winning center of Present Moment Retreat is the perfect environment to let go and unfold. This is a life-enhancing, transformative experience that combines the power of the Kula Collective 200-hour YTT with the renewing cleansing programs offered by Present Moment.  By releasing in the body, we clear the mind and free the spirit, letting ourselves merge with the beauty of this magical place.

This training is held on the beautiful Pacific Riviera of Mexico, surrounded by epic surf breaks and rugged, sandy beaches. A short stroll away is a cultural gem, the quiet indigenous village of Troncones. With daily, stunning sunsets, calming, open-air spaces and delicious, health-giving cuisine, this is an experience to nourish the whole self.

This is a unique program due to its incredible venue and its emphasis on Shamanic Healing and Holistic Cleansing. The cleansing focuses on all aspects of wellness (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). We cleanse in order to reveal our truest self so that we step onto the mat as new yoga teachers able to guide from the pure essence of the Heart and Spirit.

Experience the sweetness of life while dancing to the heartbeat of the jungle beaches by moonlight.  Swim in the warm waters of the Mexican Pacific and experience the magic of living your passion. Come join us and awaken the power of your spirit in this eco-friendly paradise on the wild coast of Mexico.

Highlights of the Beachside Cleansing 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training:

  • Cleanse body, mind, and spirit with raw food, an intestinal cleanse, a liver flush and optional supported fasting.
  • Stay in stunning, comfortable cabins with daily attendance and high-class service
  • Nourish yourself with Gourmet, vegetarian meals at the well-known 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.

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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.

Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat | December 11 to 18, 2021

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You’re one step away from a killer getaway and adventure in a tropical paradise! Where the waves are rolling and the yoga keeps on flowing. 

Our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat combines the healing properties of the ocean with the cleanse of yoga, along with three delicious plant-based meals a day, to create the soul-nourishing experience you’ve been dreaming of. 

This is your opportunity to do all the yoga, surfing, and adventuring your heart desires, or to simply lie on the beach in the warm sun. 

Troncones, Mexico is a small hidden surf town with endless beauties and untouched beaches. It does not matter whether you have years of surf experience or none at all. If you’re ready to get in the water and have some fun with new friends, this is for you. 

Same goes for yoga! All levels are welcome. The point here is to gather on a beautiful open-air beachfront yoga platform, move your body, open your mind, and just breathe. 

For us, surf and yoga are a perfect combination of challenge and ease, of heightened energy and blissful rest, of self-nourishment and connection to both ourselves and the environment around us. 

Join Jess and Natalie in Troncones to rejuvenate, relax, and, above all, have fun. Come adventure with us!

Your Adventure Includes:

  • Seven nights in a beautiful beachside bungalow – private or shared with a private bathroom 
  • Three wholesome vegan meals each day 
  • Daily vinyasa yoga class led by Natalie 
  • Daily optional second yoga class led by Present Moment Instructors 
  • Four surf sessions, including one optional surf lesson. (Option to boogie board or play on the beach if not wanting to surf)
  • All yoga mats, props, surfboards, and transfer to surf break 
  • One group adventure excursion
  • One 60 minute massage treatment 
  • Evening entertainment
  • Round trip airport transfer to and from ZIH airport to Present Moment Retreat Center
  • Taxes & fees 

Not Included:

  • Roundtrip airfare to Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH)
  • Gratuities for transfers, various retreat staff, hosts, etc. 
  • Trip insurance (recommended for international travel, please see cancellation policy)

Pricing

  • Single occupancy- $3,305
  • Double occupancy- $2,485
  • Triple or Quad Occupancy- $2,395
  • A $750 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due by October 1st. 

Cancellation and refund policy:

Due to the nature of retreat hosting, refunds are available only if WE (Jess and Natalie) have to cancel the event. Although we highly doubt this would occur, in the case of cancellation, we may be able to apply your deposit to a future retreat, but it is not guaranteed. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Registration:

Deposit of $750 holds your spot; Full tuition is due October 1st. 
Space is limited. Register early!

Follow the link below to complete the registration form. Once you submit the form, you will be prompted to complete your deposit payment via Venmo. Please note that your spot is NOT secured until your deposit has been received. Contact us if you are not able to use Venmo.

Register here: https://forms.gle/VG7qnmhXC59Bya1H6
Send any questions to natandjessk@gmail.com

Your Leaders

Natalie and Jess are a husband and wife team with a passion for surf, yoga, travel, the environment, and connection with other rad humans!

Jess is a passionate environmentalist, plant-based online coach, and avid surfer. Jess specializes in plant-based nutrition and is poised to spread love and compassion through a plant-based lifestyle and diet. Jess has a very active background in sports such as rugby and surfing and loves to meet others who care for the ocean and our planet as much as he does. 

Natalie is a multi-passionate human, to say the least! She’s been teaching yoga since 2018 and practicing long before that. She hosts & produces a self-development podcast for eco-conscious entrepreneurs called Here For More Podcast. She loves to surf (especially with Jess), travel, cook and eat delicious vegan foods, hike, be outdoors, and now – run retreats! Retreats were something Natalie dreamed of leading ever since she attended her first one in Bali in 2017. Today, coming out of a year-long global pandemic that restricted travel and group gatherings, she is beyond excited to bring this retreat to life! 

To learn more about us, connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nataliejkraus , https://instagram.com/jessfkraus

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.

Move and Flow Underneath The Mexican Sky Yoga Retreat with Sara Mandel | Feb 3-10, 2024

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~ Self Care ~ Sun & Sand ~ Daily Yoga ~

Join Sara for a week of nourishment and movement on Playa Troncones in Troncones, Guerrero; one of the last sacred and authentic destinations in Mexico.

These all level yoga classes are focused on flow and mobility. 

This is a chance to place yourself in paradise and do as much or as little as you want. You can do all the yoga, choose to just chill on the beach, or both. Vinyasa in front of the ocean, learn mobility drills, take inspiring workshops, schedule private sessions to work on a particular area of your practice (these are included), or simply stretch out in the sun by the pool or on the beach with a smoothie or fresh coconut.

Present Moment Retreat in Playa Troncones, Mexico is a truly MAGICAL spot -one of those spots on earth you have to experience to understand. Spectacular beauty, consistent temperatures, gorgeous beachfront yoga platform, pure energy, fresh local cuisine, and a wonderful community.

Retreat offers the incredible, nourishing opportunity to step away from our daily selves, unwind into serene surroundings, and focus on what makes us thrive. This focused time can also encourage deep self-reflection, transformation, and a chance to make lifelong friends with your retreat mates.

We are beyond excited to offer this 7-night retreat in paradise! Sara has over 10 years of teaching experience, and has studied with some of the top teachers in the world.  

Your Experience Includes:

  • Seven nights lodging in Tropical Luxury ~ Private or Shared Beach Bungalow with ensuite bathrooms
  • Seven locally sourced Gourmet Breakfasts 
  • Seven International Gourmet Dinners (food allergy substitutes available) 
  • Seven days of Yoga 
  • Morning all levels Vinyasa, Movepat classes led by Sara 
  • 5 Evening Gentle/Restorative classes 
  • Baby turtle release
  • 1 -2 Workshops and mini private sessions 
  • Photography lessons for social media
  • Round trip shuttle transport to and from the Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH)
  • Evening entertainment scheduled by Present Moment Retreat
  • Exceptional waterfront cuisine

Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare to Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH) – direct flights available from certain cities 
  • Trip insurance 
  • Lunch & Drinks – The Restaurant at Present Moment Retreat offers great snacks, juices, smoothies, alcoholic beverages-a full bar and much more!
  • Bodywork/Massage treatment 
  • Additional excursions. You will have a chance to sign up for the excursions the first day.

Pricing

Single – $2,785 per person – 1 guest in a private bungalow
Double $1,985 per person -2 guests in a private bungalow-ideal for couples.
Triple/Quad $1,885 person – Up to 4 guests (1 queen bed, 2 single) in a private bungalow.

There is an additional $95 USD upcharge for the AC suites. 

To register: email Sara at Saramandelyoga@gmail.com
50% deposit at the time of booking. Payment in full by 30 days prior. Non refundable within 30 days of the event. Partial refund, 50% possible if cancelled more than 30 days out.

Your Facilitators

Sara Mandel Krug

Sara was born and raised in Canada and has been living in the US for 20 years. 

She was a professional ballet dancer until injuries necessitated a break. She returned to her passion for movement with jazz, hip-hop, personal fitness training and eventually yoga. 

What got Sara hooked on yoga -what felt different than any previous movement practice- was the conscious uniting of movement and breath.

Sara discovered Ashtanga Yoga and it became her primary practice along with Vinyasa flow. She began teaching Ashtanga during her first  200hr YTT and her passion for teaching grew rapidly from there. 

Since then she has trained for thousands of hours with distinguished teachers all over the world in Ashtanga, hand balancing, mobility, Yin, Restorative and MovePat. 

A passionate mental health advocate, she believes that the awareness we cultivate on the mat can be taken out into our lives to help us with our daily challenges, to practice loving and accepting ourselves as we are. Yoga was instrumental in helping Sara recover from anxiety and trauma. 

Her classes aim to provide a balance of strength, mobility and flexibility for all levels, with a focus on breath, creating space, staying present and most of all having a sense of exploration and fun! 

To follow Sara on Instagram: @lightfulyogini2.0

To contact her: Saramandelyoga@gmail.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.

The Beauty Sojourners | March 23 – 30, 2024

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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
  • January 2024, 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
  • Health insurance if needed

Registration:

Book Now

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 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.

Embrace Possibility In Paradise | MARCH 11-18, 2023

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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.

You came to Mexico for some much-needed downtime. You’ve been so exhausted that you’re tempted to stay in your bungalow to sleep the first two days.

You’ve been wired and tired for so long, you can’t remember what it feels like to let down and simply be.

Logically you understand your fatigue is a symptom. Overworking, over-functioning, blurred boundaries, and endless comparison mask an unspoken knowing. 

Somewhere amid the daily chaos, you’ve lost your mojo and you’re not entirely sure how to find it!

You’re not alone.

What may start as a way to manage difficult emotions often has the opposite effect; the impact of denying discomfort can boomerang with enormous force.

Instead of dealing with our doubts, we prefer distraction–compulsively arranging and rearranging the deck furniture on the Titanic, denying the gaping hole below.

Avoidance is costly. The only way out is through. 

At your center, you know the opposite of self-abandonment is presence. 

This retreat is the first step on your inward journey home.  The warmth of the sea air, the smell of the ocean, and the peaceful beauty of this place are welcoming you home.

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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Seven days beachfront lodging at private resort
  • Three gourmet meals daily
  • Daily movement and meditation
  • Two adventure excursions of your choice
  • One 60-minute massage
  • RT Airport transportation
  • Retreat journal and (optional) breakout sessions
  • Memories to last a lifetime

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights to and from the retreat
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Meals you may choose to take off site
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel Insurance (recommended)

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.
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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.

Mountain Medicine Retreat | April 17-27, 2019

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April 17-27, 2019 – Mountain Medicine Retreat

Taylor Morisette & Dr. Brianne McKenzie


Have you been waiting for the right opportunity to explore or work deeper with plant medicine? You’re invited to join us on a holistic adventure of expansion! We will gather in a sacred way and delve into the nature of universal consciousness.

Throughout the retreat, we’ll cultivate awareness through a variety of intentional practices/rituals: yoga asana, kirtan, temezcal, guided meditation, hiking, communal acupuncture, ceremonial arts, working with a variety of plant spirit medicines, and 1-on-1 support with the Shaman–Andres.

Embracing tradition, we will cleanse our physical and energetic bodies with a “dieta,” honoring the spirit of each plant medicine and mindfully preparing for our individual & collective journeys.

We will be joined by our teacher, Shaman Andres Espinoza, who will be introducing the group to each plant spirit medicine and guiding us in every ceremonial journey. Andres is originally from Chile and was raised amongst The Mapuche, the indigenous people of the region. In 2005, he was invited to apprentice within a circle of shamans in the Brazilian Amazon, and immersed himself into the study of plant medicine, icaros (native medicine songs), and the cultural traditions of the Katukina elders.

For six years Andres worked with the elders in the jungle, and toured with them throughout Chile and South America–bringing medicine to the people. In 2011, he was given the blessing from his teachers to begin sharing ceremonial medicines and the wisdom he had acquired. Filled with gratitude, Andres moved to Peru, immediately immersing himself into the Shipibo and Quechua cultures, where he continues to work with a variety of plant medicines and share/study traditional ceremonial arts.

Andres is a master of medicine songs from many different cultures and is known to sing in ceremony continuously for up to four hours! In addition to singing, he is a creator: writing songs and composing music; he also plays various forms of percussion, and is an avid guitarist. Andres continues to live in The Sacred Valley of Peru with his wife and children, and travels internationally sharing his gifts and ancestral wisdom across the globe.

The following medicines* will be ceremoniously introduced during the retreat:
-Rapé
-Cacao
-Sananga
-Kambo

Master Plants:
-Wachuma (San Pedro Cactus)
-Ayahuasca

*All medicines introduced during the retreat are completely optional

View the Retreat Calendar Here

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FACILITATORS:


‣ Dr. Brianne McKenzie
‣ Taylor Morisette
‣ Andres Espinoza (Shaman)

PRICE:

‣ 10 nights shared luxury accommodation
‣ $2950 USD per person – All inclusive
‣ Space is limited to only 10 students!

Download your Registration Form Here*
Download your Health Form Here*

*Please note: Both forms must be received by the facilitators 30 days prior to arrival*

ACCOMMODATION:

The Bunk House accommodates four individuals, very comfortably: over-sized bunks with double beds, personal dressers and night stands, windows with views of the main house and over-looking zen gardens, a fireplace and lounge area, and a bathroom with 2 showers, toilet, and vanity.

The Cabin is the most private space available on the property: nestled into the upper corner of the zen garden, and bordering the pine forest. This unit is equipped with a fireplace, a lounge area, a shower, a toilet, a vanity, a dresser, and a queen size bed*, accommodating an individual or a couple.

The Master Suite is one of three over-sized rooms in the main house. Extremely over-sized in fact, the ceiling in this room 20 feet tall at its peak! Over-looking the lake through a panorama of more-than-full-length, sliding, glass doors, you have private access to the main deck and an over-sized private deck space. In addition, this sprawling room is equipped with a fireplace and lounge, a flatscreen TV and lounge, two closets built into circular-shaped walls, drawers built into an over-sized vanity that follows the contour of the walls, a sauna, a toilet-vanity combo, a shower, and a king-size bed with view of the fireplace! Depending on the needs of the individuals utilizing this space, two more beds can comfortably be added to the floor plan – accommodating up to four people in total.

The Blue Door Suite is one of three over-sized rooms in the main house. Waking up in this room is absolutely stunning, as a giant window acts as the headboard for the king size bed* – giving an incredible perspective of the canopies of indigenous trees on the property. Another huge window in the room over-looks the zen garden. This room has a private entrance, through an antique door of which it is named after, adjacent to the water fountain at the entrance of the main house. In addition, this room is equipped with a toilet-vanity, and a shower.

The Lake View Suite is one of three over-sized rooms in the main house: over-looking the lake through more-than-full-length, sliding, glass doors, and private access to the deck – it is obvious how this room got it name. The sleeping quarters are more cozy than the rest, with a double size bed* and an armoir; however, it is still very spacious with tall ceilings. This room has a notably over-sized bathroom with circular-shaped walls, taking up even more floor-space than the bedroom itself. A view from the window in the bathroom over-looks the outside dining patio, yoga shala, and forest. The bathroom has a toilet, a vanity, and a shower, as well as additional space to keep your belongings.


RECOMMENDED AIRPORTS TO FLY INTO/OUT OF:

The Morelia airport (MLM) is a one hour drive from Zirahuen, home of the Mountain Medicine Retreat Center (MMRC). Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, is the largest city within the state and is world heritage site named for it’s well preserved Spanish-Colonial buildings and layout of the city’s historic center. It is a beautiful place to explore for a day or two before or after the MMRC.

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH) is a thirty minute drive to Troncones–where our beachfront yoga center Present Moment Retreat is located. From Troncones, Zirahuen is a three-and-a-half hour drive.

Depending on individual preferences, some participants may choose to purchase round-trip flights to/from MLM, while others may choose to fly round-trip to/from ZIH, with a third option being to fly one-way into either airport and one-way out of the other.

If you have some flexibility in your travel schedule please consider staying at our beachfront yoga retreat and spa resort in Troncones before and/or after The Mountain Medicine Retreat. The drive between Troncones and Zirahuen is absolutely stunning the entire way!

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE MMRC:

Whatever airport you choose to fly into/out of, we will be organizing transportation for all of our registered participants to the MMRC in Zirahuen on April 17th and from the MMRC on April 27th.  The cost for transportation to/from the MMRC (*MLM airport or Troncones) is $60 USDs per person, each way.

*For participants who choose to fly into and/or out of ZIH will also need to pay for transportation between the airport and Troncones–in addition to the transportation to/from the MMRC. The cost of airport transfer between ZIH and Troncones is $60 USDs per taxi, each way. If you plan to fly in to ZIH, you must arrive to Present Moment Retreat in Troncones by 10am on April 17th to catch the shuttle to the MMRC in Zirahuen. If you plan to fly out of ZIH, the shuttle from the MMRC will be arriving in Troncones at about 4pm on April 27th, it is recommended that you book your flight out of ZIH on April 28th or later.[cycloneslider id=”mountain_retreat_3″]

For more information on the Mountain Retreat Centre at Lake Zirahuén please click here

All money can be refunded, except the deposit, up to 30 days before the event. If the retreat is cancelled, all money will be refunded.

Reconnect to the sacred source so that you can better serve in this life. Join us today!

TO REGISTER/CONTACT:

drbriannemckenzie@gmail.com
taylor@presentmoment.sapphiretechnologies.live 

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Present Moment Retreat
Playa Troncones
Mz. 21 Lt. 3
Troncones, 40804 Mexico

tom@presentmoment.sapphiretechnologies.live
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