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 Island adventures can be part of your Maui Yoga retreat. We want you to get an authentic taste of the island as well as a full experience of daily yoga and the Yogic Lifestyle. I have lived on the islands for 9 years and many of the leaders and teachers of these adventures have been here even longer. If you want to get into the jungle and onto the secret beaches and surf breaks, we can arrange that. We want you to feel the island experience and understand the history and spirituality of the islands and her people. If you want a tour of Maui's sacred sites, or the experience of planting taro with Hawaiian families, or if you want to experience a Hawaiian sweat lodge and Lomi Lomi Massage, we can make that happen for you. Just let us know when you register and we will make arrangements.
Waterfall Lava Tube Hike
On this hike you have a choice of two different routes to the same amazing waterfall pool. The super challenge takes you rock hopping up a river bed and climbing through a dark lava tube to emerge at the foot of the pool. The other route is lovely two-mile hike through jungle forest. The group reconvenes at the big green pool fed by a 30 foot tall waterfall with several jumping off places.
Sacred Sites Tour
Explore Hawaii’s rich culture and legends in a talk story style while visiting Maui’s most sacred archeological areas. Iao Valley, various sacred heiau (traditional Hawaiian temples), and Hana (one of the last strongholds of the Hawaiian Nation) are just a few of sites on our tour.
Coconut harvesting
On this adventure we watch professional palm climbers go up tall trees and lower racks of fresh young coconuts. We are then shown how to open a coconut using a machete and a Brazilian coco tap. We will drink the cleansing water (slightly sweet and tart) then, whack!, we cut the coconuts in half and spoon out the sweet meat with spoons crafted from the hull of the nut. From there we go to the kitchen a see how the coconut meat and milk are used to make shakes and ice cream that is dairy-free, low fat, healthy and delicious.
Beach Slack-Lining
Slack-Lining is a new sport that takes strong nylon straps and connects them between trees to create a not-so-tight wire for balancing tricks (check it out on YouTube). The slack lines are a bit bouncy like a strip of trampoline. We set up a matrix of them at the beach so the landing is soft and so we can jump in the ocean when we get sweaty. There will be short low lines for beginners and long high lines for the adventurous souls who want to master back flipping off the line and bounding from line to line. Great fun to do and to watch.
 Surf Lessons
Learn to surf on the baby waves, or get an advanced lesson from a big wave surfer. The waves are many and varied on Maui to support all sorts of water sports. We can set you up with lessons and/or equipment for surfing, wind surfing, kite sailing and stand up paddling.
Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage
Lomilomi a Hawaiian healing art passed down through generations. This interactive massage uses rhythmic flowing strokes to relax fatigued muscle, restore body alignment, rejuvenate the mind and empower the soul. A level of spirit is awakened through this work that penetrates deeply into a realm of ancient wisdom that truly inspires healing. Two hour package includes: head and face massage and 90 min Lomilomi. Steam, hot stones, or scrub options available.
Luau Feast
In ancient times the Hawaiian people would gather together to celebrate auspicious occasions with a feast. These celebrations were held for many reasons, including to honor a great victory or noble warrior or to celebrate a bountiful harvest or the birth of a new child. The Hawaiians believe that it is important to honor spirit and seek fellowship, help or pardon from the divine. They believe that prosperity should be shared with family and friends. This celebration was called ‘aha‘aina meaning gathering (‘aha) for a meal (‘aina).
Referring to these celebrations as lu‘aus came much later in 1856 (Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, 1971). Lu‘au, in Hawaiian, means the young edible leaves of the taro plant. These leaves were traditionally used to wrap food that was placed in an imu (underground oven). Today, Hawaiian families still gather together and hold lu‘aus to celebrate special occasions. These lu‘aus are most often private gatherings rarely attended by visitors to the islands. A vegetarian Luau Feast and Ceremony will be offered FREE to our retreat goers and will include sacred Hula dance and chanting.
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