Upcoming Special Events
Master Sword & Cane Balancing in Belly Dance (Kaimukī)
Join us for an exciting workshop in Kaimuki where you'll learn to balance a sword and cane while belly dancing. Add dramatic flair to your performances and impress your audience! What You'll Learn: Safety & Care: Proper handling of swords and canes. Balancing Skills: Techniques for confident, steady prop balancing. Choreography: Combine moves and balancing into a seamless routine. Highlights: Traditional Techniques: Explore the cultural significance of props in belly dance. Health Benefits: Improve posture and strengthen muscles while mastering balance. Expert Instruction: Learn from Malia, a leading expert in prop work. No Experience Needed: Open to all levels. Bring your own sword and cane, or get help selecting one. Register now to secure your spot and enhance your dance with sword and cane balancing!
Yoga for Your Cycle (Kailua)
This Yoga for Your Cycle class is designed to soothe your mind and body during the premenstrual phase of your cycle, offering relief from common symptoms such as bloating, cramps, fatigue, mood swings and irritability. Throughout this gentle, restorative class, we will focus on deep relaxation, easing tension and promoting emotional balance. This nurturing yoga practice will incorporate calming poses, pranyama, and mindfulness techniques specifically chosen to alleviate the physical and emotional discomforts of PMS. This class will help you connect with your body, reduce stress and restore inner harmony during this phase of your monthly cycle. This gentle yoga class is perfect for women looking to ease their PMS symptoms and restore balance in a calm, supportive environment. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Echoes of the Earth Sound Meditation (Kaka‘ako)
Echoes of The Earth “A sacred soundscape journey to connect you back to nature.” Join Kamalei and Lucas for a transformative journey through the guidance of the sacred sounds of our Mother Earth. Tap into the elemental realms and reconnect with nature as we explore the depths of our own natural landscape within. Immerse yourself in the primordial vibrations of Mama Gaia’s voice and uncover the wisdom stored within her elements. Earth - physical body, stability, practicality, grounding and connection to the material world Water - emotions, intuition, creativity, adaptability, and the flow of life Fire - passion, energy, transformation, will power, and action Air - intellect, communication, thought, ideas, and connection the the spiritual realms Spirit - unity, oneness, connection to all of life, divine essence of love, remembrance of our infinite being-ness As we embark on this journey together, we invite you to bring awareness to these aspects within yourself. Our dear Earth is here to assist us in this transformation so allow her to absorb all that no longer serves and transmute it into a blossoming manifestation for a brighter tomorrow. Tulsi tea will be served at closing.
Sunset Yoga at Wai Kai
Join us for a sunset yoga class on the beautiful grounds of Wai Kai. We believe yoga is best practiced outdoors, and even better, on the water! Watch the sunset, experience the cool ocean breezes and listen to rustling palms above as we flow through this all levels vinyasa yoga class. This class is suitable for beginners with options for advanced students. We are happy to offer our classes to the west side community in partnership with Wai Kai located in ‘Ewa Beach. About Wai Kai: Wai Kai is a gathering place for the community and visitors alike in an unparalleled setting on Oahu’s west side. The nine-acre waterfront recreation and lifestyle venue includes Hawaiʻi’s first deep-water standing surf wave, the adjacent Wai Kai Lagoon for water sports and AquaVenture, three incredible restaurants, premium lifestyle retail, and a multitude of event venues including a sprawling event lawn with a waterfront fire pit. Meet us to the left side of the parking lot by the lawn and look for a “Yoga at Wai Kai” sign. Please allow time to complete the Wai Kai waiver upon arrival which can be accessed via QR code on the back of the Yoga at Wai Kai sign.
Mantra and Asana (Kaimukī)
In this extended practice, the power of movement and sacred sound is combined. You will be guided through bija (seed) mantras and longer mantras to help channel your energy and harmonize your mind. Featured mantras will be accompanied by a live harmonium. Mantras will also be placed in particular portions of the movement practice increasing the potency of our asanas. Be prepared for an extended savasana, come with any extra layers you need to stay warm!
Reiki and Sound (Kaka‘ako)
Reiki is a non intrusive and holistic healing technique that channels and unblocks energy within the physical and emotional body. Originating from Japan, Reiki has been used to support healing physical pain, emotional traumas, stuck energy as well as promote feelings of kindness, love, acceptance and spiritual growth. By allowing the students to rest in a meditative state, Reiki can help unblock any stuck energy in the Chakras, release stress and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. We will begin this session with light breath work, followed by a restorative yoga practice to burn off any excess energy and help prepare the body for rest. After the short flow, students will lay for the remainder of class in a comfortable meditative supine position, where the reiki practitioner will work both hands off and hand on, with each individual student to transfer reiki healing energy. Kailani will also incorporate sound healing with the use of crystal singing bowls in this relaxing, guided experience.
Forever Lei w/ Eco Mindful Lei (Kaimukī)
Join Gina of Eco Mindful Lei for a Forever Workshop 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 an add on that day. $45 About Gina: Gina Kananipua Ballesteros Founder and Creative at Eco Mindful Lei. I received my professional license to practice psychotherapy in 2011 & am trained in Mindful Based Stress Reduction, for anxiety & depression. I am a steward of this ‘Āina. I have been yoga teacher certified, and trained Usui Reiki Master, for over 11yrs. Being a Sustainability Advocate and Educator, I believe strongly that connecting with nature IS therapy. Eco Mindful Lei’s ‘āina based approach is playful, medicinal & a powerful nervous system regulator. It is feeling seen. I am passionate about giving back to my local community here in Waikiki & Oahu. I am also proud to be in Halau o’ Kahiwahiwa, as haumana of Kumu Auli’i Mitchell.
Sunset Yoga at Wai Kai
Join us for a sunset yoga class on the beautiful grounds of Wai Kai. We believe yoga is best practiced outdoors, and even better, on the water! Watch the sunset, experience the cool ocean breezes and listen to rustling palms above as we flow through this all levels vinyasa yoga class. This class is suitable for beginners with options for advanced students. We are happy to offer our classes to the west side community in partnership with Wai Kai located in ‘Ewa Beach. About Wai Kai: Wai Kai is a gathering place for the community and visitors alike in an unparalleled setting on Oahu’s west side. The nine-acre waterfront recreation and lifestyle venue includes Hawaiʻi’s first deep-water standing surf wave, the adjacent Wai Kai Lagoon for water sports and AquaVenture, three incredible restaurants, premium lifestyle retail, and a multitude of event venues including a sprawling event lawn with a waterfront fire pit. Meet us to the left side of the parking lot by the lawn and look for a “Yoga at Wai Kai” sign. Please allow time to complete the Wai Kai waiver upon arrival which can be accessed via QR code on the back of the Yoga at Wai Kai sign.
Self Care Saturday (Kaka’ako)
Embrace the benefits of contract therapy for your body and skin. This experience will begin with an invigorating yoga practice led by Melissa Mae followed by pranayama and a guided cold plunge (50-55 degrees). Then we will head upstairs for reiki and sound healing with Kailani while Mashae of Melt Skin studio offers each participant facial contrast therapy using red light therapy, cryotherapy and hot towel. $75/$65 for members
Reiki and Sound (Kaimukī)
Reiki is a non intrusive and holistic healing technique that channels and unblocks energy within the physical and emotional body. Originating from Japan, Reiki has been used to support healing physical pain, emotional traumas, stuck energy as well as promote feelings of kindness, love, acceptance and spiritual growth. By allowing the students to rest in a meditative state, Reiki can help unblock any stuck energy in the Chakras, release stress and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. We will begin this session with light breath work, followed by a restorative yoga practice to burn off any excess energy and help prepare the body for rest. After the short flow, students will lay for the remainder of class in a comfortable meditative supine position, where the reiki practitioner will work both hands off and hand on, with each individual student to transfer reiki healing energy. Kailani will also incorporate sound healing with the use of crystal singing bowls in this relaxing, guided experience.
Herbal Incense & Atmosphere Mists by Indigo Elixars
Explore a diverse aromatic palette of Hawai'i grown ingredients to craft your own unique set of hand-rolled herbal incense cones and a botanical spray for your body & space. We will be working with precious plants like Sandalwood & Cacao as well as locally distilled hydrosols, and you'll get to learn about the healing benefits of each material. This workshop will be led by Deanna Rose Ahigian, a licensed clinical herbalist, educator & founder of Indigo Elixirs.
Belly Dance (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
Sound Meditation (Kaimukī)
Embark on a transformative journey through the guidance of ancient sounds. Immerse yourself in the primordial vibrations of the didgeridoo, native flute, shamanic drum, and more. Join us for an experience of deep connection with yourself.