Imagine a unique opportunity to slow way down and experience something different.

Imagine seven spacious days and nights where every need is attended to.

Imagine a luxurious week of yoga, adventure, self-discovery, deep rest, and embodied empowerment.

Imagine delicious and nourishing meals, the soothing sound of the ocean at your doorstep, sand beneath your feet, the warm sun on your skin, and tropical flowers everywhere you look.

Imagine doing less to access more of your inherent clarity and inner wisdom.

Imagine the rare freedom to unplug and untether from the constant demands of technology.

Imagine yourself…

Unplugged from the constant demands of digital technology
Reconnected to your deepest joy and purpose
Restored in body, mind, and heart

Sound amazing?
Here’s the thing: You don’t have to simply imagine it.

We’ve created this one-of-a-kind experience just for YOU!

Our deadline-driven, non-stop world of competition, hustle, and bottom lines can drive us to extremes. If we desire balance and resiliency in our lives, we must cultivate opportunities to come home to ourselves, to disconnect and recharge. Embracing these opportunities is essential for success in all aspects of how we love, live, and lead.

In service of this, this retreat is designed for those of you craving spaciousness, ease, deep relaxation, and a chance to empower your personal relationship with tech.

You are invited to join us for this very special, immersive, week-long yoga retreat and digital detox in peaceful Troncones, Mexico.

• Yoga & Meditation: embody compassionate awareness for yourself and others – on and off the mat

• Opportunity to Unplug (Optional): release your phone/devices and take precious time to be fully present, and reflect upon and articulate your life passions, values, and priorities. This is THE pathway to digital balance. (Question about this digital detox portion? Scroll down to the FAQs!)

• Connection: deeply engage with yourself – and others

• Adventure: reclaim your joy, vitality, and excitement for life

• Reassurance: every detail will be handled and we will be your contact if someone urgently needs to reach you

• Rest: counteract exhaustion, digital overwhelm, and the toxic hustle

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Seven (7) nights lodging in a beautiful beachside bungalow with its own private bathroom in idyllic Troncones, Mexico

• Seven (7) locally sourced gourmet breakfasts*

• Seven (7) locally sourced gourmet dinners*

• Daily yoga and meditation

  • Two daily practices with Nicole: an early morning slow flow and an evening gentle & Restorative

  • Plus, the option to attend any other yoga classes offered on-site by retreat center staff (Three additional class options per day!)

• All yoga props, including mats

• An optional and customizable digital fast, with support and guidance designed to help you reclaim the time you spend scrolling for what brings you meaning, joy, and connection with self and others. You may choose to unplug the whole time, part of the time, or opt out entirely.

• One (1) 60-minute spa treatment or service** (Scheduled on-site)

• One (1) resort excursion of your choice (Surf lesson! Hiking! Kayaking! Horseback riding!)

• One entire day “off” with zero planned activities!

• Morning coffee and tea – plus water, which is available at all times.

• Round trip ground transportation to/from Zihuatanejo airport** (Present Moment is roughly 45 minutes from the airport.)

• Evening Entertainment as scheduled by retreat center

• Reliable retreat leaders to serve as your emergency contact – so you can fully relax!

• Thoughtful retreat gift bag

• Taxes and gratuity on all retreat inclusions, with the exception of the Airport Transfer and Spa Treatment

*Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can all be accommodated.
**Gratuity not included

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Round trip airfare to Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa Airport (code: ZIH)

• Trip insurance (Recommended! Please see our cancellation policy.)  

• Lunch, snacks, desserts (Available at the resort – or within easy walking distance in town!)

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (Other than morning coffee, tea, and water.)

• Upgrades to spa services and excursions

• Tax and gratuity on these above exclusions

• Gratuity for the included airport transfer and spa service, as mentioned above

WHAT COULD BE ADDED ON

Details will be provided on-site for adding on the following:

• Additional spa treatments or services

• Additional resort excursions

• One-on-one sessions with Christina to set individual goals for tech/life balance

• Private yoga sessions with Nicole

YOUR HOSTS

Christina Malecka is a community organizer turned Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of experience in changemaking, group facilitation, training and workshop development. She loves creating nurturing experiences and holding space for people, and was inspired to create her Screen Time Lifeline after her own profound experience with digital fasting and reset.

“Christina is much more than a good presenter: she is a coach, a facilitator, a therapeutic presence, and a dedicated teacher. She demonstrates genuine caring and has a great sense of humor, and is able to reach people on emotional as well as cognitive levels, and ensure the process is inclusive of a variety of learning styles.” ~Past Participant

THE VENUE

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. They 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.

RATES

• Quad occupancy (shared room with up to 3 other guests) – $2,600

• Double occupancy - Twin (shared bungalow with one other guest, two twin beds) – $3,100

• Double occupancy - Queen (shared bungalow with one other guest, one queen bed) – $3,100

• Single occupancy (private bungalow for one person, queen bed) – $3,900

Above rates are per person.
Room partners may be requested on the registration form.
Maximum occupancy for this retreat is 24 guests.

REGISTRATION, PAYMENT, & CANCELLATION

A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot.
The balance is due in full on or before Tuesday, January 5, 2022.
After January 5, 2022, payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy
Influenced by the unforeseen events of the past 18 months+, we have secured a flexible and generous cancellation policy intentionally to set your mind at ease in making this commitment.

If hosts must cancel for any reason, including for safety considerations such as a resurgence of the global pandemic, 100% refunds will be granted in full.

Due to our financial commitment to Present Moment, we cannot issue refunds for participant cancellations from January 6, 2022 onward. We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.

QUESTIONS?

Please email Nicole & Christina!

FAQs & COVID SAFETY

• Am I required to do the digital detox? No. We know that the prospect of unplugging for an entire week is daunting for many folks! With this in mind, we have made the digital detox portion of this retreat both optional and customizable. You may choose to unplug the whole time, part of the time, or opt out entirely. If you do choose to unplug, Christina will offer support and a guided experience to help you get the most out of your digital fast, and there will be an emergency number for your loved ones to use if they need to get in touch. You can change your mind about doing the digital detox any time – even during the retreat!

• What is the retreat center space like? Present Moment's layout and architecture is almost all completely open to fresh, warm ocean air: this includes the yoga shala, the dining area, pool area, common areas, the beach, and most bungalows. In covid speak: it's a naturally safer space. There are only 4 enclosed spaces: the front office and 3 of the bungalows.

• Are there electrical outlets in the bungalows? Yes!

• What do I have to pay up front? A $500 deposit is required to hold your spot. Then you'll have until January 5 to pay the balance.

• How many other people will there be? At this point, we aren't sure; our current best guess is between 14-22 participants. We have capped this retreat at 24 participants, meaning there may be fewer, but not more. It's easy to socially distance at the retreat center, including on the yoga platform, and when registering, you'll have the option of single residency or shared residency.

• Will proof of Covid-19 vaccination be required of participants? Yes, we are requiring proof of full vaccination (original series and a booster) for our retreat participants.

• Are the retreat center staff vaccinated? Yes, the Present Moment staff are fully vaccinated. Furthermore, the center is following all standard WHO/CDC recommendations for social distancing, frequent deep cleaning, hand washing, and mask wearing protocols.

• What can I expect when visiting this region of Mexico? Natural beauty, kindness, and a welcoming, laid back vibe perfect for embracing this tech-free time. It truly does feel like paradise. Specific to Covid-19, Mexico has a four-tier "traffic light" system of restrictions based on infection rates: red signifying maximum restrictions, orange limiting capacity in public spaces and at work to 30%, yellow allowing for all work to resume and public gatherings to take place, and green meaning there are no restrictions in place. See the color-coded map here; we will be in the state of Guerrero (currently green).

• What about COVID testing while I'm there? The retreat center will arrange on-site Covid-19 testing for all guests, as needed, including 72 hours before your departure flight.

• What happens if I get sick? Troncones has two medical clinics in town, and the nearest major hospital is in Ixtapa just 30 minutes away.