Retreat Activities
 As our name indicates, this retreat is all about Celebrating Life! It is our commitment, as your facilitators of the Celebrate Life! Retreat to create the ideal atmosphere in which true celebration can occur. Everything about the retreat is designed with this focus in mind. That is why we have chosen what we believe is one of the most beautiful locations on the island, because what better setting to Celebrate Life can there be than spending a week in Paradise, eating deliciously prepared organic foods, and participating in a wide range of activities all geared to enhance our well-being and increase our Joy? But, it is even much more than that, as the true alchemy occurs in what we shall create together, as we share the Magic of Celebration in heart-centered community, with other amazing beings, like yourself!
There will be a loose structure to the retreat, allowing you plenty of time to follow your own flow, and celebrate in your unique way. We will begin the day with a yoga class to awaken your body and calm your mind, followed by a light breakfast. Then you will have free time in which to leisurely enjoy the retreat facilities, hot tub, chlorine-free clothing-optional swimming pool, hike to the retreat waterfall and swimming hole, sauna, journal, or share with others. Or you may wish to explore the island on your own or with one of our optional group excursions, such as hiking to nearby beautiful Twin Falls, visiting the Halekala crater, heading to the beach, the exquisite Kealii Nui Botanical Gardens, or shopping in the island's hip nearby towns like Paia or Makawao.
In the late afternoon we may gather for some form of breathing or meditation practice, led by one of our skilled facilitators. These practices may include Qi Gong, yoga/partner yoga, different forms of meditation (silent and/or active Osho meditations), chanting, and more. All the practices are designed to bring you more fully into your Bliss body. As we find a deeper connection with our very essence of Bliss through these practices, we cultivate the fertile soil in which true Celebration occurs. Then, after a day of deep nourishment for the body, mind and soul, in the evening, we will really crank it up! Coming together in tribal spirit, we will Celebrate Life and each other, though drumming, dancing, singing, playing, and much more! In this way, we shall open our hearts, and share our gifts as we Celebrate Life together!
Special Excursions:
- Fire Spinning and Drum/Dance at Little Beach:
Sundays are special on Maui, as people come from all over the island to gather together each week, at the clothing optional "Little Beach," to share in community through drumming, dancing, fire spinning, and to watch the magnificent sunset, over the ocean. We shall join the natives and other tourists in the powerful energy of this weekly tradition, as we come together as one family in this dazzling Celebration of Life!
We have planned an exciting all day boat trip out on a 55' catamaran racing sailboat to swim with the whales. Didgeridoo artists and sound healers will be on board to join us - MUSIC, SINGING AND TONING with the Dolphins and Humpback Whales.. sharing our Open Hearts, Prayers, Heart songs, Pure Love and Sacred Ceremony with ALL Cetacean and Ocean Beings! This will be an experience you will never forget!
We will join the 'Temple of Peace' in Haiku, and gather together for a lively evening of heart-opening celebration through music and chanting followed by the sharing of a delicious community potluck dinner.
Learn the basics of organic farming with Maui’s top teaching farmers at our lush, tropical, certified, organic farm. The intro to organic farming class will touch upon composting, recycling, solar energy, green living and the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people and their extensive knowledge about cultivating the native Hawaiian herbs, flowers and vegetables.
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