The yoga you'll experience at Konalani goes beyond shapes and form. It is a science-backed repatterning of your foundational movement pathways — designed to build resilient, healthy bodies from the inside out. Drawing on both modern movement science and ancient yogic technique, each practice is an opportunity to regenerate your capacity for healthy, natural movement while simultaneously quieting the mind and arriving fully in the present moment. This is yoga as it was always meant to be — not just something you do, but something that transforms you.

The meditation practices you'll experience at Konalani are empowered practices passed down through centuries of awakened teachers — held sacred within the ashram environment and taught by resident Acharyas in the sacred setting of our shrine room, surrounded by the statues and artwork of the tradition. This is more than a guided meditation. It is an opportunity to experience your true nature and be rejuvenated at the most subtle level.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Each retreat and training at Konalani is held within the energy of a principal deity — from the healing and supportive presence of Tara to the transformative power of Shiva, the miraculous healing capacity of the Medicine Buddha, and the selfless courage of Hanuman. The guiding deity becomes a focal point for meditation, mantra, and contemplation throughout the program — offering you an opportunity to move beyond the image and into a genuine living relationship with these ancient energies of support. For many students it becomes one of the most unexpected and lasting gifts of their time here.

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.