Hawaii Yoga, Chant and Ocean Adventures Retreat with Jaya Lakshmi

Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

JL
Jaya Lakshmi
  • Email address verified
  • Facebook verified
18 reviews
Jan 23 - 28, 2022
Group size: 1 - 20
Hawaii Yoga, Chant and Ocean Adventures Retreat with Jaya Lakshmi
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

Jaya Lakshmi
  • Email address verified
  • Facebook verified
18 reviews

Jan 23 - 28, 2022
Group size: 1 - 20

About this trip

This retreat is about relaxing, having fun and deepening our experience of the Aloha spirit.

Through the sacred container of our group, we practice yoga and meditation together, eat meals, swim and sing together, creating a sense of ‘Ohana’ or family, that many of us long for these days. Helping us remember how it feels to just be and enjoy the natural beauty of life, to come back into harmony with ourselves. 


Kealakekua Bay is a very sacred and powerful portal for the Hawaiians. It means ‘The Pathway of the Gods’. There is an ancient ‘heiau’, or temple, right in the bay that is still actively used in Hawaiian ceremony. It’s no surprise there has been hardly any development in this area, as there are a lot of protections placed here by the Hawaiian kahunas (priests and priestesses). It feels like old Hawaii to me and it is no coincidence if you feel called to this spot, I’m sure it has a powerful gift for you!


Hawaiian culture is so rich and the ‘aina (the earth and waters of the islands) has much mana (life force/prana) to share with us. My second daughter was born in Hilo in 1994. Her Hawaiian name is “Ke Alohi o Ke Kea Hau’ or, ’sparkle of the white snow of Mauna Kea’.

I feel deeply connected to the Big Island as I lived here for years and have been spending every winter here since. I love to share with you my inspiration and love of the island, a place of timeless magic and beauty. 


Just what is Aloha?

A, ala, watchful, alertness 

L, lokahi, working with unity 

O, oia'i'o, truthful honesty 

H, ha'aha'a, humility 

A, ahonui, patient perseverance 


The kahuna David Bray interprets this code as… "Come forward, be in unity and harmony with your real self, God, and mankind. Be honest, truthful, patient, kind to all life forms, and humble." 


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.  The bay is world renowned for spectacular snorkeling and regular visits by pods of spinner dolphins.  Please check out this video that was made in 2019 of this same retreat I did with Ananda:  https://youtu.be/MZ5c-Ya25Tk
These retreats are so magical and I hope you can join me.  


CHECK-IN TIME: 3pm Sunday Jan 23

CHECK OUT TIME: 10am Friday Jan 28


Is this for me?  
Sea life 
This retreat will open the door to up close encounters with Hawaiian spinner dolphins, humpback whales and other magical ocean creatures.  We will be swimming and snorkeling daily together at local bays and beaches. You don't have to be an expert ocean swimmer but some experience is helpful so we can have a full experience together.  You can always sit out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and sunshine.
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.  
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. Loving care, attention and support for your experience will always be available.  This retreat is truly a gift to yourself!
*Families with children are welcome! Please contact me for arrangements and for pricing discounts. 
What a prior retreat participant said about our retreats: Click Here.

What to expect? 
-Snorkeling in stunning coral reefs with sea turtles and colorful fish

-Evening music and 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

-Possible whale boat outing if our group is small enough 


*Check out our yoga videos here: https://jayalakshmiandananda.com/kundalini-yoga-videos
*Check out videos here: https://jayalakshmiandananda.com/live-experience-with-the-saraswati-dream-band-2016

Whale Spirit Sanctuary
Whale Spirit 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.  
*Please visit their website by clicking here.*Please look over the welcome guide as it will answer many of your questions. 

Sample day at the retreat:

 -7am-9am: Yoga led by Jaya Lakshmi 

-9am: Breakfast

-10am-1pm: Free time/Ocean Activities

-1pm-2pm: Lunch

-2pm-4pm: Free Time

-4pm-6pm: Afternoon activities (cacao ceremony, Chanting workshop, yoga, or meditation)

-6:30pm: Dinner 

-8pm-9pm: Evening Chant & Song Circle

All Inclusive Program Offers the Following:

  • Lodging at Eco Sanctuary with sweeping sunset views overlooking Kealakekua Bay
  • Three delicious organic vegetarian meals a day. 
  • All classes and scheduled group activities (does not include possible boat or kayak excursions)

Travel and Flight Details:

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.  


What to bring:

You will receive an email as the date gets closer with a more detailed list of what to bring. The most important thing is that you set up your snorkel gear ahead of time. That way you aren’t spending your retreat time in town renting snorkel gear (that is ok if you need to - can be fun too) Have your mask, snorkel and fins ready - fins are recommended for extra safety in Hawaiian waters.

Insurance:

We 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, Cancelation and Refund Policy: 
Please note that the deposit reserves the room and is non-refundable. In certain cases Jaya Lakshmi will offer to transfer the deposit to a future retreat or refund it fully if the room is reserved by another person. 

For payments made in addition to the deposit: 


If you cancel more than 120 days before your retreat start date, 100% of your payment will be refunded.

If you cancel 119 – 70 days before your retreat start date, 75% of your payment will be refunded.  

If you cancel 30 – 69 days before your retreat start date, 50% of your payment will be refunded.  

If you cancel 29 days or less before your retreat start date, you can apply 30% of your payment to another retreat.  


Hope you can join us!!

Available Packages

Standard Shared Room w/ Friend or Family

Standard = Downstairs Hale Rooms ‘Garden Rooms’: Shared bath and partial ocean view, in the main building. 

Select this package if you want to split a room with a friend or relative. 

Each room has one queen bed and 1 twin bed. (Sleeps max 3)

$1800 per person.


$1,800
Deposit: $500
Deluxe Shared Room w/Friend or Family

Deluxe = Upstairs Hale Rooms and Cottages: Private Bath, Ocean and tropical views. 

Select this package if you want to split a room with a friend or relative. Each room has one queen bed and one twin bed.  (Sleeps 3 max)

$2000 per person.

$2,000
Deposit: $500
Standard Single Room

Standard = Downstairs Hale Rooms ‘Garden Rooms’: Shared bath and partial ocean view, in the main building.  Each room has one queen bed and one twin bed. $2400 per person. 


$2,400
Deposit: $500
Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe = Upstairs Hale Rooms and Cottages: Private Bath, Ocean and tropical views.

Each room has one queen bed and one twin bed.

$2600 per person

$2,600
Deposit: $500


Your Organizer


JL
Jaya Lakshmi
18 reviews
Jaya Lakshmi has led spiritual yoga-based adventure retreats since 2011. She is well known for her music career of 30 years, which has produced over 19 albums in the genres of mantra music, singer-songwriter and electronica. In addition to offering sacred music and ceremony at retreats, she is also a certified Sattva Yoga Teacher (Rishikesh, India) and has an extensive background of yoga training and experience.

Reviews

Wonderful retreat! It was powerful participating in an all woman retreat. Of course the hiking was amazing, food delicious and Lakshmi’s singing beautiful!! I would love to go again. 💕💕💕
By Kelly H for 6 Day Goddess Empowerment and Healing Retreat in Sedona on May 26, 2023
Amazing! The safe cocoon of sisterhood is such a gift. We sang and laughed and cried and did yoga and hiked and danced and ate wonderful food and on and on. I hope to return!
By Holly W for 6 Day Goddess Empowerment and Healing Retreat in Sedona on May 18, 2023
Absolutely incredible experience. Full of love and connection among the group, beautiful activities like hiking, yoga and visiting the creek in Sedona. Jaya Lakshmi’s presence and leadership brought us all on a special, heartfelt journey over these 4 days as we learned not only about the Goddess, but how to embody the Goddess in our own lives. Highly recommend to come solo or with a loved one– whatever you are called to, I’m sure it will be just the medicine you are in need of!
By Ellie Y for 4 Day Goddess Empowerment and Healing Retreat • October 2022 on Oct 20, 2022
Omg, what a treat to spend 6 days with 20 incredible ladies! Lakshmi has something fun going on at all times — music, yoga, hiking and meals far beyond anyone’s expectations. Would do it again in a heart beat. Yummmmmmmm meeeeee 🥰
By Monica R for 6 Day Goddess Empowerment and Healing Retreat in Sedona on Jun 09, 2022
I had an Amazing time. Sedona is a Very powerful place. This Retreat was a great learning experience and an awesome getaway to melt the Stress away. She is a beautiful Soul and I enjoyed all the activities scheduled. She was very flexible and kind with individuals who were a little new to Yoga and meditations as well. Great Time!
By Diana L for 6 Day Goddess Empowerment and Healing Retreat in Sedona on May 11, 2022
Show More Reviews

References

RR
10 days ago I went on the most amazing retreat in Sedona.. I went with the intention of finding the inner strength and clarity much needed for day to day living. I was in a difficult space -- and intuitively I knew I needed the strength that can only be arrived in knowing myself by means of inner stillness and having the support of strong women around me.. Lakshmi, in this goddess retreat provides a unique experience of yoga meditation hiking amazing vegan gf food food loving camaraderie with women having similar spiritual mindsets. ( That said even if one would arrive here not having explored a spiritual path, one would feel completely comfortable here and accepted ). Each day we went deeper and deeper exploring our inner being...the Goddesses within..morning breathing exercises and yoga were phenomenal. Having prepared our mind and body, the daily hikes were *that*much more beautiful. On the second day, most memorable to me, was a rewarding beautiful double rainbow coupled with a cleansing sprinkles of rain - on my birthday. (Side note: These beautiful women gave the most beautiful bday with a warm group hug, singing and a surprise cake. I was so touched. Felt so connected!) Even 2 weeks afterwards, I feel the calm, the strength. Now back in trials of daily living and it's challenges, I see I am wise - I see and reach for the goddess warrior in me. I never imagined this retreat would have such an impact. I look at the world differently... Like a droplet of water on a leaf... Attached but detached... Thank you Lakshmi... The healing that you provide has been profound.
By Ranjani R on 25 Oct, 2022
rr
10 days ago I went on the most amazing retreat in Sedona.. I went with the intention of finding the inner strength and clarity much needed for day to day living. I was in a difficult space -- and intuitively I knew I needed the strength that can only be arrived in knowing myself by means of inner stillness and having the support of strong women around me.. Lakshmi, in this goddess retreat provides a unique experience of yoga meditation hiking amazing vegan gf food food loving camaraderie with women having similar spiritual mindsets. ( That said even if one would arrive here not having explored a spiritual path, one would feel completely comfortable here and accepted ). Each day we went deeper and deeper exploring our inner being...the Goddesses within..morning breathing exercises and yoga were phenomenal. Having prepared our mind and body, the daily hikes were *that*much more beautiful. On the second day, most memorable to me, was a rewarding beautiful double rainbow coupled with a cleansing sprinkles of rain - on my birthday. (Side note: These beautiful women gave the most beautiful bday with a warm group hug, singing and a surprise cake. I was so touched. Felt so connected!) Even 2 weeks afterwards, I feel calm. Now back in trials of daily living and it's challenges, I see I am strong - I see and reach for the goddess warrior in me. I never imagined this retreat would have such an impact. I look at the world differently... Like a droplet of water on a leaf... Attached but detached... Thank you Lakshmi... The healing that you provide has been profound.
By ranjani r on 25 Oct, 2022
I really enjoyed Jaya Lakshmi‘s women’s retreat. The schedule was lovely, our nature outings were epic, singing and doing yoga together with her was amazing, and the food was incredible. This retreat cleared away some depression I was feeling and left me feeling relaxed and renewed. I am so happy I made the choice to attend and will do so again.
By Signa C on 21 Oct, 2022