Hawaii Yoga Retreat
Dance of Shakti: Awaken Your Creative Flow
July 28-August 5, 2026
This retreat is for yogis of all levels who want to rediscover the sheer joy and inspiration of natural movement — on their mats, on their cushions, and in their lives. Over eight nights at Konalani Yoga Ashram on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, you'll explore the Dance of Shakti: a practice of intuitive, creative movement and meditation rooted in sensation, breath, and inner listening.
All of this unfolds within the sacred setting of the ashram — and the breathtaking beauty of Hawaiʻi Island. Daily trips to the ocean and time to explore the island bring an authentic sense of island renewal. Woven together with the sacred rhythms of ashram life — morning and evening practice, guidance from authentic practitioners, and the fellowship of a vibrant sangha — you'll feel empowered to open your heart to the next level, igniting your capacity for creativity along the lifelong path of growth.
Life-changing yoga and meditation workshops
Heart-opening Hawaiʻi excursions
Over 50 years of continuous practice and community
Empowered practices from a 100-year living lineage
Satyam & Abhaya
Resident Acharyas (Empowered Teachers)
& Your Retreat Hosts
Ashram Practices & Hawaii Excursions
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A Sacred Silent Disco! Live Guided Music, Movement and Meditation
Yoga, meditation, and music harmonize in a once-in-a-lifetime movement experience. With silent disco headphones, a DJ-curated soundtrack, and an MC trained in dance, yoga, and meditation, you'll unlock your creative potential and inner child — letting it all go and finding your flow in a way that only the Ashram Shakti makes possible.
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Daily Yoga and Meditation Practices
Each day opens and closes with meditation — grounding you in the stillness that makes everything else possible. In between, you'll move through Konalani's signature style of vinyasa: hydrating, deeply embodied flows that reach into the tissue, re-pattern your movement from the inside out, and leave you feeling renewed to the core.
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Daily Journaling & Group Sharing
The practice of translating inner experience into outer reflection is a skill that can transform your daily life — sharpening your capacity to understand your own inner landscape and watch it evolve. Each day you'll be guided through a reflective journaling practice and invited to share with the group, creating a living dialogue between inner and outer worlds. The play of Shiva and Shakti, made visible on the page.
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Sacred Mala & Mantra Workshop
Craft your own Rudraksha mala from sacred seeds grown right here at the ashram. Then learn to use it with a living lineage mantra — vibrating your energetic system from the inside out and bringing the transformative power of Shakti down to its subtlest level. A practice you'll carry long after the retreat ends.
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Vedic Fire Ceremony
Greet the dawn and participate in one of yoga's oldest rituals — offering mantra into a sacred fire as the sun rises over the Pacific. Ancient, alive, and unforgettable.
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Kirtan - Live Music & Chanting
Immerse yourself in the energy of kirtan with live music and call-and-response community chanting. One of the most heart-opening experiences of the whole retreat and a true experience of the meaning of Shakti, the manifestation of the divine.
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Sacred Sites & Turtle Spotting
Explore Kaloko-Honokohau National Park — some say the best snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii. Relax in the Queen’s bath, spot dozens of fish, octopus, and of course sea turtles floating above the vibrant coral reef. All in a protected bay, in shallow accessible water, that everyone can enjoy.
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Coral Reef Snorkel Adventure
Float above colorful coral reefs and swim alongside brilliant Hawaiian fish at one of the Kona coast's most beautiful snorkel spots. No experience needed — just curiosity and a sense of wonder.
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Beach & Town Excursions
Visit a stunning white-sand beach and explore the shops, cafés, and coastline of historic Kailua-Kona. Swim, paddle, wander, or simply rest in the sun.
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Gratitude and Closing Circle
Share your experiences, honor your growth, and celebrate the week in a heartfelt closing circle with the group. A meaningful seal on everything you've moved through together.
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Goddess Meditation: Durga, Lakshmi & Saraswati
At the heart of this retreat is a festival of the goddess — three expressions of Shakti working in concert. Durga clears the path. Lakshmi saturates the open ground with abundance and vitality. Saraswati lets your natural gifts come into bloom. Through guided meditation and mantra, you'll work with all three as a living landscape for transformation.
Meals
During the Dance of Shakti Retreat, meals are designed to fuel your creative energy and support the depth of your practice. Three nourishing vegetarian meals are prepared daily by the resident kitchen team, using fresh, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible. Breakfasts often feature tropical fruits, oatmeal, or homemade granola. Lunch and dinner bring hearty, balanced dishes — think Mediterranean-style falafel, quinoa burgers, and warming soups. All meals are vegetarian, with vegan and lactose-free options available. Food here is prepared with care and shared communally — it's part of the practice.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special Diet Options:
Vegetarian friendly
Vegan friendly
Tell us your dietary restrictions!
Dance of Shakti Yoga Workshops
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Intero-Surfing: Feel Your Way Through Movement
Learn to move from the inside out. Intero-surfing is the practice of tracking sensation across different tissues and planes of motion — so your sequences arise from what you actually feel, not from what you think a pose should look like.
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Finding Your Om: Uncovering Your Authentic Voice of Movement
Utilize Ancient Texts (Vijnana Bhairava) and Lineage Teachings to allow your creative voice to flow with the natural power of your inner wisdom. Not just an idea, but an actual practice that will reveal a Truer You.
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How to Catch a Shooting Star: Allowing Grace on the Mat
Inspiration arises from the capacity to hold awareness inside while engaging with one’s outer gifts. There are methods for helping you do this on and off the mat that are derived from both functional movement science and Ancient Yogic Wisdom. Release Your Patterns, Unlock your Potential.
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Spring Into Feeling: Spiraling Your Way to Health and Sensation
The Spiral Line is a profound pathway of movement potential that lies dormant in most practitioners. It unites every axis of our body across multiple depths, and as we learn to unlock it we discover a natural buoyancy and spring to everything we do. The Yogic Wisdom of “Unmesha” or the springing up of awareness helps us bring this to our daily adventures off the mat as well.
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The Vayus: Working With Your Inner Energy Flow
At Konalani, we work hard to ground abstract concepts in practical daily practices to ensure that you can bring the ancient wisdom to your daily life in a way that is not only helping you stay balanced, but thrive! The Vayus can help you feel how an asana feels energetically, not just physically, so you are even more informed and intuitive.
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Cellular Hydration: Motion is Lotion
Drinking water isn’t enough— you have to learn how to move in away that hydrates. It’s not a theory, it’s science— when you move perpendicular to a muscles standard pathway, the shearing action creates hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring super hydrating molecule that creates lubrication between muscle tissue, allowing you feel new all through. Get ready to feel your inner flow!
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An Entirely New Path for Creative Movement Sequencing!
It can be challenging to stay motivated on your mat, which is a why having a technique for generating new and exciting movement sequences is an important skill for all of us to acquire in order to keep our practice fresh and rejuvenating. This method was develop over years of work, culminating in a unique approach to sequencing that takes you methodically through all body levels and mat positions every time to take time to practice.
What’s Included
What’s not included:
Flight tickets and info
Visas and documentation
Travel Insurance
Requirements:
Beginner English
United States visa or citizenship
Over 18 years old
Dance of Shakti • Hawaii Retreat • Sample Schedule
Accommodations & Rates
We'd love to have you. All retreat rates below include your accommodation, three nourishing daily meals, and full access to all ashram programming and workshops — no teaching requirements, no pressure, just pure practice and island life. Early bird pricing is available for the first four guests who register, so don't wait too long!
Private Tents
Drift off to the sounds of the ocean in your own private glamping sanctuary, nestled in the natural beauty of the Kona coast. Our luxury tents are designed for those who want the full immersive experience of outdoor ashram life without sacrificing comfort or privacy. Spacious, serene, and thoughtfully appointed — your personal refuge at the end of each nourishing day.
Private tent, twin bed
Hot water shower access
High-speed internet
Complimentary laundry
Surfboards available
Early bird: $1,799 · Retreat rate: $1,799
Shared Tents
The most connected way to experience ashram life — a shared glamping tent for two, set among the trees just steps from the yoga hall. Comfortable, simple, and close to nature. Perfect for those who want to go a little lighter and a little wilder while still sleeping well.
Shared tent, twin beds
Hot water shower access
High-speed internet
Complimentary laundry
Surfboards available
Early bird: $1,699 · Retreat rate: $1,499
Private Room
The most spacious and serene option at the ashram — a private queen bedroom with air conditioning, your own dedicated space to rest and restore after each full day of practice. Ideal for those who want maximum comfort and complete privacy throughout the retreat.
Private room, queen bed
Air conditioning
High-speed internet
Complimentary laundry
Surfboards available
Early bird: $2,499 · Retreat rate: $2,599
Shared Room
For those who thrive in good company, our shared guest rooms offer a warm, comfortable, and genuinely communal lodging experience. Two guests per room, with plenty of space to settle in and unwind. These are the rooms where friendships get made — over the day's adventures, evening reflections, and the natural rhythm of ashram life.
Two guests per room, twin beds
Air conditioning
High-speed internet
Complimentary laundry
Surfboards available
Early bird: $1,999 · Retreat rate: $1,899
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