Have you dreamed of swimming with dolphins in the wild? Are you someone who is called to Hawaii and the ocean life? How about mantra chanting and yoga? Then please consider joining us for 5 magical days on the islands of aloha.
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. Please check out this video that was made two years ago of this same retreat: https://youtu.be/MZ5c-Ya25Tk
*Covid-19 Concerns: Our Hawaii retreats are held at the Whale Spirit Sanctuary. Literally everything there is open air and the rooms are far apart from each other. In addition, everyone arriving to Hawaii will need to take a Covid 19 test. Those who have taken a vaccine may not need to take a test by September. This is about as low risk as we can offer for in person events. For more info on Hawaii travel in regards to Covid 19, click here.
These retreats are so magical and we hope you can join us. Please register asap as these retreats have filled in the past.
Is this for me?
Sea life
This retreat will open the door to up close encounters with some of the most loving creatures on Earth, the spinner dolphins. Regardless of your swimming abilities, we will do our best to guide you with up close encounters with these magical sea creatures.
Yoga and Chanting
This retreat will also help deepen your love and practice of chanting, bhakti, yoga, and ceremony in a majestic and elevating environment. We will sing and dance our hearts open. We will rejuvenate, relax, and explore yoga as a practice of embodying spirit in a heart opening and devotional way. Through daily meditation and chanting you will refine your perspective of these practices and yourself.
*Check out some examples of our yoga classes, workshops and music: Click Here.
The retreat is open to all people and of all levels of yoga and kirtan experience. Each participant will practice according to their individual needs guided by Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda Yogiji. Loving care, attention and support for your experience will always be available. This retreat is truly a gift to yourself!
*If you want to bring your family (children), we would love that! Please contact us to arrange that and for pricing discounts.
What to expect?
-Being in the water with Spinner Dolphins
-Snorkeling in stunning coral reefs with sea turtles and colorful fish
-Evening chant circles
-Daily Sattva Himalayan Kundalini Yoga (All Levels)
-Cacao Ceremony
-Comfortable and beautiful rooms and retreat center
-Natural and Chemical Free Retreat Center
-Gourmet Organic Vegetarian/Vegan Meals
*Check out some examples of our yoga classes, workshops and music: Click Here.
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. They continue to nurture and grow mango, fig, papaya, avocado, lilikoi, banana, citrus with several new gardens filling up with fresh herbs and vegetables.
*Check out these stunning pics of the center. Click Here.
*Please look over the welcome guide as it will answer many of your questions.
-7am-9am: Dolphin Swims/Free Time/Ocean Activities
-9am: Breakfast
-10am-1pm: Afternoon activities (cacao ceremony, Chanting workshop, yoga, or meditation)
-1pm-2pm: Lunch
-2pm-4pm: Free Time
-4pm-6pm: Yoga led by Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Yogiji
-6:30pm: Dinner
-8pm-9pm: Evening Chant & Song Circle
***Check in is 3pm on the 7th and check out is 10am on the 12th. ***
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.
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. In certain cases Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will offer to transfer the deposit to a future retreat or refund it fully if the room is reserved by another person. This is at their discretion.
Select this package if you want to split a room with a friend or relative. Max 2 people in a room. Please only select this if you know your friend or relative is signing up as well. There will be two separate beds in the room and a shared bathroom with one or two other people. There are also two other bathrooms near by, so a total of 3 shared bathrooms that are close proximity.
Select this package if you want to split a room with a friend or relative. There will be two separate beds in the room and a private bathroom. Max 2 people in a room.
A comfortable room with a queen size bed with a shared bathroom in the main building.
A comfortable room with a shared bathroom in the main building.