Upcoming Special Events
Yoga for Stress Relief (Kaka‘ako)
This workshop focuses on alleviating stress and tension through a combination of breathwork, restorative poses, and mindfulness techniques. Learn tools to calm your nervous system, ground yourself, and feel more present in your daily life!
Belly Dancing (Kailua)
Reconnect and embrace your femininity through ancient Middle Eastern Belly dance techniques. During this workshop, Malia will dance you through perfect basic/intermediate techniques of this exotic Middle-Eastern dance and have you smiling and shimmying into your weekend! Malia will work with your body movements and teach you how to make them look effortless and unique to your figure while being playful and embracing your femininity! To attend: Attitude: Be ready to shimmy, slither, and have fun! Attire: Clothing that is cool and comfortable. You may show your torso if you feel comfortable. Footwear: Bare feet recommended. Aerobic shoes or dance heels may be worn. Equipment: Please bring your yoga mat and a beverage to stay hydrated. Accessories: Hip scarves may be worn to accentuate your hip movements, all styles accepted. Hip scarves will be provided to borrow for the lesson. $35/$25 YUP members
Movement and Meditation (Kaimukī)
Join Tara Lavery for a mellow blend of relaxation and meditation. Class will begin with 25 minutes of gentle yoga (think feel good flow meets the earth class) and conclude with 25 minutes of a guided meditation practice called Yoga Nidra. Yoga nidra (translates to sleep) is done while lying down and is open to all levels. No meditation experience necessary. This powerful practice can be incredibly calming and stabilizing when feelings overwhelm or stress. In deep relaxation, it’s normal for body temperature to lower so please bring any cozy warm things (blanket, socks or sweatshirt, eye pillows etc).
Community Acupuncture (Kailua)
Receive a 30 minute introductory acupuncture treatment in a safe, quiet, group setting. Treatment is based on a first come first serve basis. Includes the NADA ear protocol, yintang, a few individualized body needles, essential oils, and tuning forks. We will have mats, bolsters, blankets, and eye covers available for use; you are welcome to bring your own and/or anything that will enhance your comfort. Benefits of Acupuncture: ~ Balances body, mind, spirit ~ Improves quality of sleep ~ Reduces pain and inflammation ~ Supports the body’s natural detoxification process ~ Activates the immune system ~ Relieves stress, anxiety, trauma How to Prepare: Please wear loose fitting clothing that can allow us to access your arms and legs. Eat something prior to participating. Be well hydrated. For more information on our acupuncture providers, please visit core-essence.org
Yoga for Better Sleep (Kaimukī)
An evening yoga practice designed to prepare the body and mind for restful sleep. The workshop focuses on calming breathwork, gentle stretches, and deeply relaxing restorative poses. Manifest serene slumber!
Pole Garden Workshop w/ Kiyomi Sales
This 90-minute workshop is designed to nurture your inner garden and help you refine your unique creative flow through dance, both on and off the pole. Class will begin with a grounding group meditation, transition into foundational shapes and spins, explore a short choreographed sequence, and conclude with plenty of time for freestyle and play! No prerequisites are necessary! Whether youʻre an absolute beginner or intermediate/advanced dancer, this workshop is open to all ages and movement backgrounds to experience the magic of pole dance! Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable, short clothing (such as a tank top, sports bra, and shorts) is recommended to help you to stick to the pole. Enrollment is capped at 8 participants to maintain an intimate setting and provide personalized assistance and feedback.
Forever Lei Workshop (Kaka’ako)
Forever Lei In this workshop you will learn how to mindfully & intentionally make an all natural lei that you can gift or keep & display as a work of art. We will be working with all natural materials such as: Wood Shells Raffia Nuts Seeds Berries Flowers Flower buds Leaves To create a single strand. Double strand, available as an extra add on that day. $45