Rolando has joined us all the way from Valle de Bravo, Mexico where he spent over a decade in the boating industry. He is a passionate Photographer, Music DJ, Audio Producer and Piano Teacher. His incredible eye for photography developed from his work with dolphins in the Mexican Caribbean. 

He has been part of the Present Moment Retreat Team in the Restaurant and is now enjoying his time connecting with guests as our Front Desk Agent. Rolando offers Photo Shoots for Singles, Couples, & Families, as well as Group Retreat Packages. 

Words have always held a sort of magic for Brandi, and she loves people, so it feels natural for her to create connection via the written word. In her own words: “If my copy can convey a moment or evoke a feeling in the reader, then I’ve done my job.”

Brandi’s dream is to be a published author of young adult books. She gets her best ideas when biking through the mountains of North Carolina, and on hikes with her dogs, Harvey and Luna. She and her husband also share their home with four cats who alternate between bossing them around and cuddling close.

“Give me a good book, a glass of wine, and friends to laugh with, and I’m a happy woman.” ~Brandi Hand

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Ryan began sharing his experience of managing retreat centers around the world with us here at Present Moment in the summer of 2018. He had spent two years as the General Manager of the Hariharalaya Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center in Cambodia before coming to Mexico. During his time there he had the incredible opportunity, through his background in Business Development, Design & Construction, Project Management, Teaching, and Leadership, to help take Hariharalaya to its current status as Southeast Asia’s number one holistic yoga & meditation retreat center. His experience was incredibly rewarding as he had the good fortune of not only leaving his mark on a truly unique and amazing space, but by connecting with thousands of guests through the teachings of Integral Yoga.

The passion he has for yoga and mindfulness has guided his personal path as well as his professional career. His background has primarily been in luxury estate and yacht management, as well as luxury yacht charters. He has been a yacht captain for the past 14 years and has maintained and managed vessels, hotels, luxury estates, retreat centers, and villas of all sizes and in many different countries. He also has many years of experience with designing, building, and remodeling spaces. He teaches rock climbing, different styles of asana, restorative yoga, mindfulness, group activities, and partner yoga classes.

Most days you’ll find him organizing and building our upcoming retreats, answering emails, and spreading good vibes, likely with a dish of fresh guacamole nearby!

Ryan’s Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/ryan.jannenga

Julia just spent the last 15 months managing the Living Yoga Internship at the Hariharalaya Retreat Centre as the Senior Yoga Instructor. Her love and focus was directed at hosting and overseeing the 6 Day Integral Yoga & Conscious Living retreats (50 of them altogether!), conducting all the teacher trainings, scheduling all the classes and retreat activities, running the tours and workshops, giving private yoga consultations and so much more.

Julia is a 500 hour Vinyasa Flow/Rajadhiraja instructor and she leads classes in elemental yoga, hatha, vinyasa, hot flow, yin & restorative, pregnancy yoga, Partner Yoga and conscious touch & Thai Massage.

Since she began teaching, about 4 years ago, she has been very fortunate to guide classes at such wonderful studios as The Yoga Garden in Sussex, LANO yoga in Chichester, Earth Yoga Village in Goa and the magical Hariharalaya Retreat Centre in Cambodia.

Last September, Julia has joined our team with her partner Ryan. Julia and Ryan embraced a loving partnership which has set them on a path of leading yoga retreats, classes, and workshops internationally. They met whilst leading vegan yoga & meditation retreats together in Cambodia and immediately embraced a loving partnership both personally and professionally.

Services provided by Julia:
Private Yoga Classes 60/90/120min, Vinyasa Flow Yoga 90min, Gentle Yoga 90min, Meditation Classes

Julia’s Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/embracelifeyoga

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Juan began his yoga journey in 2013 for its therapeutic purposes. After some years developing a personal Hatha yoga practice and providing Karma Yoga service at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas, Juan ventured off to New Zealand where his training began in Ashtanga Yoga. He has since completed Yoga Teacher Trainings in Ashtanga, Rocket, and Vinyasa Krama..               

He developed his bodywork and massage techniques in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and here in Mexico. Since joining the team at Present Moment Retreat in the summer of 2019 Juan has been sharing his teachings and treatments with passion and devotion. His daily practice is in helping others feel better in order to live happy and healthier lives.