Dive into the depths of refining your personal singing, music and yoga of devotion practice.
The aloha Spirit awaits your arrival into an unprecedented, intimate, connective community of like-hearted souls who are joining together in Hawaii! If you are looking for a safe, healing, rejuvenating, uplifting and spirited retreat full of music, yoga, adventure and amazing food, look no further!
Over six magical days Ananda guides us in specific, practical methods of deepening our experience of The Divine. Ananda’s hands on individualized instruction in voice, instruments, breathing and yoga opens those who are new to the path to the transforming power of daily, disciplined devotion.
We'll be staying at the beautiful Whale Spirit Sanctuary on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is just a half mile from the famed Kealakekua Bay. This bay is world renowned for spectacular snorkeling and regular visits by pods of spinner dolphins.
In regards to covid safety, it feels very safe for several reasons. First, Hawaii requires either proof of vaccination or testing within 72 hours of arrival. Second, the entire retreat center is open air. Third, the rooms are all very spaced out. Fourth, there is plenty of room to social distance if you choose. The retreat is open to all people and of all levels of music, singing and yoga experience. Each participant will practice according to their individual needs guided by Ananda. Loving care, attention and support for your experience will be available.
An adventure of a lifetime, a memory to cherish, and your dream winter getaway awaits! Say yes! and we will see you there. Aloha!
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Chanting & Heart Songs
This retreat will deepen your love and practice of singing, chanting mantra, and bhakti (devotion) in a majestic and elevating environment. We will also explore singing techniques, mantra pronunciation, deity mythology and relevance in a modern context. We will explore singing and chanting as a pathway to healing, upliftment and connection.
Sattva Yoga
Ananda will be sharing a style of yoga that is called Sattva Yoga. This style of yoga is similar to Kundalini Yoga as taught by KRI but with more freedom and flow to it. It is an integrative approach that includes asana (postures), kriyas (dynamic movements designed for clearing and elevating energy), pranyama (breathing practices), dhyana (meditation), chanting and much more.
*Check out some examples of my yoga classes, workshops and music: Click Here.
We will rejuvenate, relax, and explore yoga as a practice of embodying spirit in a heart opening and devotional way. Through daily yoga and chanting you will refine your perspective of these practices and yourself.
Sea life
This retreat will open the door to up close encounters with some of the most loving and beautiful creatures on Earth such as spinner dolphins, giant sea turtles and an array of colorful fish. Regardless of your swimming abilities, we will do our best to guide you with up close encounters with these magical sea creatures.
We will also be embarking on a whale boat! This will give us up close encounters with the humpback whales. Hawaii boasts the largest congregation of humpbacks at any given time. They come to give birth, mate and enjoy the warm waters. They put on quite the show and sonically are incredible.
What to expect?
-Snorkeling in stunning coral reefs with colorful fishes, giant sea turtles and possibly spinner dolphins-Evening chant and heart song circles
-Whale Boat Excursion
-Evening Chant Circles
-Afternoon workshops on singing, music, mantras, devotion, deities and more.
-Daily Sattva Kundalini Yoga (All Levels)
-Gourmet Organic Vegetarian/Vegan Meals
-Cacao Ceremony
-Comfortable and beautiful rooms and retreat center
-Natural and Chemical Free Retreat Center
Check out this video of this same retreat: https://youtu.be/MZ5c-Ya25Tk
Whale Spirit Sanctuary
WhaleSpirit Sanctuary is a magical, nurturing and inspirational place to experience the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii. It is a balinese style, uniquely charming, sacred-retreat destination designed for comfort and relaxation. The sanctuary is at 350 feet elevation and has breathtaking views of Kealakekua Bay. It is located within minutes of some of the island’s best waters to swim and see whales, dolphins, turtles and other amazing marine life. This eco-friendly sanctuary is natural, chemical free with beautiful gardens.
*Check out these stunning pics of the center. Click Here.
*Please look over the welcome guide as it will answer many of your questions.
*Check in is 4pm on March. 5th and check out is 10am on March. 10th.
-7am-9am: Yoga
-9am: Breakfast
-10am-1pm: Free time/Ocean Activities
-1pm-2pm: Lunch
-2pm-4pm: Free Time
-4pm-6pm: Afternoon activities (Voice/Chanting/Music/Bhakti workshops)
-6:30pm: Dinner
-8pm-9pm: Evening Chant & Song Circle
You'll most likely want to fly into Kailua/Kona airport. Please be aware that the retreat does not include transportation to and from airport to the retreat center. You can either rent a car for that time (recommended) or taxi/Uber/Lyft. The retreat center is an hour south of the Kona airport. If you would prefer not to drive, we can try and link you up with another person coming and see if they would be willing to share a rental car. Let us know asap.
Snorkel Equipment:
We recommend you buy snorkel equipment and bring it to Hawaii. It's about the same price as if you were going to rent it and probably better quality. We recommend brands Cressi or US Divers. But here are are some options on Amazon.
About Ananda Yogiji:
Music: Ananda Yogiji is an internationally loved musician, song composer and mantra enthusiast. His musical offerings complement his yogic practices with a deep devotional spirit. His music channels a powerful blend of modern and ancient soundscapes that touches the heart. Infused with mantras in Sanskrit and Gurbani, his music offers blissful energy currents woven into lyrical heart songs. He is a self taught singer, guitarist, harmonium player and bansuri flautist. His latest release is the album "Flow Like the River".
He is also well known for being in the duo Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda. Together they released over 14 albums and toured since 2011. They now are exploring more of their solo careers.
Singing/Music Instructor: Ananda specializes in how to access your fullest, richest and most authentic singing voice. He does so with the intention to connect you to your heart and devotional nature. Many of his students have found his techniques to be the most effective they have ever come across. He is a versatile, fun and seasoned instructor that has a gift for bringing the best out of anyone. He also loves to teach harmonium, guitar and bansuri flute as a support for your devotional practice and experience.
Yoga Instructor: Ananda Yogiji has been a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Kundalini Yoga as taught by the Kundalini Research Institute since 2006. In April 2020, he also completed a 300hr teacher training in the Himalayan Yoga tradition known as Sattva Yoga. In May of 2020, he also completed an 18 day, 60 hour course on the Bhagavad Gita. Both the 300hr and Gita courses we taught by Anand Mehrotra, a himalayan yogic master. While touring, Ananda regularly taught at festivals such as Bhakti/Shakti Fest and Beloved, as well as taught at Wanderlust, Hanuman Fest (CO), and Bali Spirit Fest. He and Jaya Lakshmi also led retreats at Esalen Institute, Sivananda Ashram Bahamas, and Breitenbush.
We strongly recommend our guests to purchase Travel Health Insurance. We will ensure your stay is peaceful, safe, and lovingly guided, however it is wise that should you need immediate attention you have insurance for your own personal well being.
Registration: Please note that the deposit reserves the room and is non-refundable. You can receive a refund if the room is reserved by another person.
The Garden Suite is in the main building. Select this package if you want to split a room with a friend or relative. Please note there is a queen size bed and a twin in each room. $1800 per person. To see pictures, click here.
The Garden Suite is in the main building. There is a queen size bed and a twin in each room. To see pictures, click here.
Beautiful room with a queen size bed and private bathroom. For pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3xh8gkpu3ppgxeu/AAB7MI17ioMUy4U82bvo_9zQa?dl=0
Beautiful room with a queen size bed and private bathroom. For pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3xh8gkpu3ppgxeu/AAB7MI17ioMUy4U82bvo_9zQa?dl=0