LIVE Pono Yoga & Meditation Retreat on Oahu

Kaaawa, HI, United States

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Mind Body Aloha Retreats in Hawaii & Beyond
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Oct 7 - 10, 2016
Group size: 8 - 16
LIVE Pono Yoga & Meditation Retreat on Oahu
Kaaawa, HI, United States

Mind Body Aloha Retreats in Hawaii & Beyond
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Oct 7 - 10, 2016
Group size: 8 - 16

About this trip


Grounded in the timeless Hawaiian principles of ho'oponopono, this is NO ORDINARY YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT!

LIVE Pono will transform the way you think, act, and live.

Ho'oponopono is fundamental to Native Hawaiian healing traditions.  This retreat introduces you to these principles in the form of a mindfulness-based meditation practice that will enable you to integrate this ancient wisdom into your modern daily life. 

In this retreat you'll have the opportunity to:

*     Learn the ancient wisdom of ho’oponopono.
*     Disconnect from negativity.
*     Step out of the victim/victimizer game.
*     Break through resistance and manifest your dreams.
*     Heal from and prevent dis-ease and chronic pain.
*     Discover the generational impact of individual healing.
*     Experience Hawaiian chant, meditation, and breath.
*     Explore the lush Windward Coast of Oahu.
*     Enjoy mindful yoga and meditation classes daily.
*     Enjoy standup paddle boarding, hiking, & other adventures.
*     Live the Spirit of Aloha so that you may share it with others.


Join us for "LIVE Pono" & BE the ALOHA you wish to see in the world!  No prior yoga & meditation experience is necessary. 


SCHEDULE: 

Because our retreats are designed to be accessible to island residents commuting from home, the workshops will take place during the hours listed below.  Special (optional) activities that enhance the program will occur outside of these hours at or near the retreat center.  These include guided hikes, ocean activities, individual lomilomi sessions, hula, fire side gatherings, and more.

Off site participants may plan around the following schedule.

Friday, Oct 7th 6:00pm - 9:00pm (includes dinner for all)

Saturday, Oct 8th 10:00am - 4:00pm (includes lunch for all)

Sunday, Oct 9th 10:00am - 4:00 (includes lunch for all)

Monday, Oct 10th 10:00 am - 12:00pm

Participants will receive a detailed schedule upon arrival.  Schedule is subject to change to meet the needs and desires of the group.


ACCOMMODATIONS:

Immerse yourself fully in the experience by taking advantage of the all-inclusive package that includes program, meals, special afternoon excursions, and lodging.  On-site, shared lodging is available at The Windward Retreat Center. 

What’s included

Retreat participants may stay off-site or ON-SITE at The Windward Retreat Center in Ka'a'a'wa. 

Workshop only price ($500)*

* Workshop tuition and all materials
* 3 healthy and delicious meals
* Use of adventure equipment (snorkel gear, paddle boards, etc.)

Retreat w/ on-site lodging for an ALL-INCLUSIVE price ($760 & up)*

* On-site lodging for 3 nights in Windward Oahu 
* 8 healthy & delicious meals (dinner Friday night until breakfast Monday morning)
* All course materials & use of adventure equipment (snorkel gear, paddle boards, etc.)

*Kama'aina and military, click here to receive $100 off the workshop only price.

Not included

Travel costs (air fare and ground transportation). 

Individual lomilomi (Hawaiian body work) sessions.

Before You Go

* Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or health concerns that may limit you from physical activity.
* You don't need much when you come to Hawaii, but we will give you a packing list upon your registration!

GETTING TO THE RETREAT CENTER ~
Fly directly into Honolulu International Airport.  The Windward Retreat Center is 26-miles miles from the airport.
 
"The Bus" offers island wide routes at a very affordable rate with stops directly into Ka'a'a'wa where the retreat center is located.

Limited shuttle service through Mind Body Aloha Retreats is available (at an additional cost) from the airport and Waikiki. 

FLYING AFFORDABLY ~

Check out Hawaiian Airlines.  They offer various international routes and often have great deals to and from cities on the West Coast of the United States.  Sign up to be a "Hawaiian Miles Member" to get the best rates.  Participants might consider finding an inexpensive flight on Southwest Airlines (or another airline) into a major West Coast city (such L.A., San Francisco, San Jose, Portland, Seattle, or even Las Vegas), and then take a direct flight on Hawaiian Airlines to Honolulu.  For those coming from the East Coast, Hawaiian now has many direct flights from New York. 

Alaska Airlines often has affordably priced flights into Hawaii as well.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$500
Deposit: $250

Available options

Itinerary

EXPLORE the TRADITIONS & BEAUTY of HAWAII!
Stay on site for a GREAT, ALL-INCLUSIVE price! Retreat starts Friday, Oct 7 at 6pm & ends Monday, Oct 10 at 12pm
This is a unique opportunity to AUTHENTICALLY experience HAWAII. Daily offerings include: yoga & meditation, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. Private LOMILOMI sessions are available (in a variety of Native Hawaiian healing lineages). Our journey will involve excursions and ceremony in the surrounding natural beauty of Windward Oahu.

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Mind Body Aloha Retreats in Hawaii & Beyond
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Mind Body Aloha Retreats was founded by Susan Pualani Alden in 2010. The Mind Body Aloha team is a collaborative of world-class healers, teachers, artists, musicians, yogis, spiritual leaders, indigenous cultural practitioners and visionaries. Our mission is to empower people to heal, awaken & discover new pathways of inspiration. ​Our home base is Windward Oahu (Hawaii), but we offer retreats and workshops around the globe. Mind Body Aloha Retreats are unique experiences grounded in timeless native wisdom in the midst of nature's beauty. Learn more at www.mindbodyaloha.com.

Reviews

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Really enjoyed the workshop with my long time kumu. Enjoyed all the ladies that were there. Great experience with my new hula sisters! Lunch everyday was excellent and a couple of the dinners that we were treated to. Loved learning to make lei po'o and ti leaf leis (2 different kinds). It was very well planned out and loved the teaching and all the activities. We didn't sleep there, but I noticed that the bedroom area was very nice and welcoming, also nice to have two bathrooms available. We had to stay off site in two different hotels (Paradise Bay Resort and Courtyard by Marriot next to the Polynesian Cultural Center) as we were too late for a private room, but since there wasn't air conditioning at the retreat center, it was a better choice for my husband, Jan. It was quite a bit more money doing it that way, but I understood as Hawai'i is mostly fans and slatted windows to let the air in. It was very hot dancing for several hours. I would have preferred ac for dancing. We were surprised at the high cost of renting a car for a week ($1500.00 at Hertz). We used Hawaiian Airlines, which is our favorite. We were able to get two seats together in the comfort seat area (You get 6 inches more of space). All and all it was a wonderful time, and I'm so glad we did it. I would have missed a lot of important teaching by my kumu if I had stayed home and just bought the materials from her.
By Elaine T for Hula Retreat | Come dance with us! on Jul 03, 2017
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By Thea P for Hula Retreat | Come dance with us! on Jun 26, 2017