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Kehena Black Sands Beach Swimming and Dolphin Watching
A spontaneous encounter with wild Hawaiian spinner dolphins is sometimes possible while swimming at Kehena, the nearby (clothing optional) black sand beach. The broad expanse of black sand can be viewed from the Kehena Lookout. The beach is accessed down a cliff trail (good hiking sandals or water shoes such as Chakos or Tevas are recommended).
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Local dolphin expert and photographer Naia Rae Fox will introduce us to the habits and personalities of the Kehena dolphin pod and lead those interested out into the water for a swim with the dolphins.
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Catching the Waves at Isaac Hale Park
Isaac Hale is a nearby, popular surfing and boogie boarding beach for those into big wave action. There is also a small hot pond heated by underground steam vents, a scenic spot made private by hanging vines, a perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Snorkeling in Coral Gardens and Ahalanui Hot Pond
In Kapoho Vacationland, there’s a protected natural marine reserve with amazing oceanic flora and fauna, a feast for the senses. Also called "coral gardens," Kapoho is the home of three different coralloid types: blue, yellow and white, where tropical Hawaiian reef fish abound (yellow tang, needle fish, lemon butterfly and many more).
After this exhilarating adventure, we’ll soak, swim and relax at Ahalanui, a large saltwater pond heated by underground geothermal forces at work since the 1960 Kilauea eruption that destroyed Kapoho village.
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Champagne Pond
Have you ever swam with green turtles in a natural environment? This is what awaits you at Champagne Pond, a geothermally-heated ocean pool where turtles come to rest and rejuvenate. You will also feel rejuvenated as you swim or snorkel in the soothing sea surrounded by sea creatures and stunning scenery. Then, we’ll take a meditative walk on the adjacent lava/green crystal beach in “The Peace Labyrinth.”
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Hike to a New Black Sand Beach
Hike on land that is less than 25 years old! Kalapana's lava flow dates back only to 1983. You can take a hike over the lava field to a newly formed black sand beach (no swimming here due to high surf). On a clear day you can view the current volcanic eruption in the distance and see smoke rising up from Pu'u O'o, Kilauea's main magma vent.
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Tap into Pele’s Energy at Volcanoes National Park
We’ll explore the summit of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Our hikes through the National Park will include a visit to the home of Pele, goddess of Hawaii's volcanoes, at Halemaumau Crater, where you can tap into the extraordinary volcanic energy, adding power to your manifestions. There are also steam vents, sulfur banks, rain forest, lava tubes, and petroglyph trails to explore.
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The Volcano Art Center and park museums offer a historical and artistic look at this natural wonder. Hawaiian cultural events are often held at the park as well, including hula performances at the crater’s rim.
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Immerse Yourself in Waterfalls on our Hilo Adventure
North of Hilo are spectacular Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, and Pe'epe'e Falls for beautiful views and a chance to swim in natural pools, fed by mountain waters (weather permitting). At Akaka Falls, we’ll hike through lush rainforest and ginger patches to discover one of Hawaii's tallest falls (over 400 ft.) from the top of the falls! Along the riverbanks is a secluded, two-tiered waterfall, with a natural swimming pool.
Along Hilo’s Bayfront, we’ll see Queen Liliuokalani gardens, Banyan Drive and Coconut Island. Then, to get those essential souvenirs, we’ll visit the Hilo Outdoor Market, where there’s a wealth of Hawaiian arts and crafts and local taste treats. Great swimming and snorkeling at Richardson's Beach completes the Hilo adventure.
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Wellness Classes to Renew Body, Mind and Spirit
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Kahi Loa (Hawaiian Healing Touch) Massage
Participants will learn the fundamentals of energy healing while giving and receiving this light-touch massage, which can be done anywhere since the receiver is fully clothed. Movements are based on the seven elements of nature with visualization to increase effectiveness in relieving stress and pain.
A single Kahi (touch of magic) stroke can help move stuck energy and relieve tension in a minute or two, or you can do a complete Kahi Loa massage in about 20 minutes. Developed by Hawaiian healer Serge Kahili King, PhD, based on the Kahili family traditional massage.
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Kalani's wellness spa also offers a variety of massage styles, such as Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Watsu aqua-massage and hot stone therapy available during free time.
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Huna Mind/Body Healing
The body does not distinguish between physical, mental, emotional or spiritual stress –- your body responds with pain. You will learn to listen to your body and to heal on all levels, with powerful techniques that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Serge Kahili King has personally taught our participants "Dynamind," a technique incorporating words, images and touch for "instant healing."
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Kalana Hula
Kalana Hula - a combination of Lua, a Hawaiian martial art, and the hula. Imagery and movement are used to commune with the forces of nature and create harmony in your environment. Once you’ve raised your energy doing Kalana Hula, you will have the perfect opportunity to visualize what you would like to manifest in your day or your life. Developed by Serge Kahili King, PhD.
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Yoga
Enjoy the ancient art of moving into stillness and restful awareness. You’ll learn a gentle and restorative form of yoga, appropriate for all levels of experience and fitness.
One class will teach quick 30-second yoga stretches that you can use to maintain well-being and counteract stress at your desk, your computer, standing in line, on an airplane, anywhere. Another class will offer a solid foundation for a regular yoga practice that will enable you to better manage any stress that comes your way in daily life. The stronger and better balanced your body is to begin with, the less likely you will be affected by muscle tension and pain due to stress.
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The Power Within
Meditation and other tools will help you tap into your hidden energy reserves and learn to replenish them. You’ll practice the ancient Hawaiian form of meditation -- Nalu, an active meditation to release stress and increase harmony on the spiritual level, Stillpoint Meditation, which quickly brings you to a place of inner peace and knowing, and creative visualization and progressive relaxation meditations.
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Compassionate Communications
Compassionate Communication – Nonviolent CommunicationTM (NVC) is an approach that can put you more in touch with your own feelings and develop human connections where everyone’s needs are valued.
By learning NVC, you’ll increase your skills in listening to what other people actually mean, regardless of their words, and to express your desires to other people in ways that are more likely to be heard.
All this increases the possibility that your needs will be met, taking the stress out of your relationships.
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Breathwork
When under stress, most people unconsciously take rapid, shallow breaths, resulting in headaches, backaches, neck pain, cold hands and feet, and other discomforts. You’ll learn to counteract stress with several effective diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
In addition to yogic and meditative breathing techniques, you will learn Piko-Piko Breathing, an ancient Hawaiian method to move energy through the body and relieve pain or tension. Other styles of deep breathing, including one which has been shown to reduce temporary blood pressure elevation, will also be explored.
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Nutrition to Increase Energy &
Fuel Your Brain
Guidelines for mindful eating will help you use the power of your mind and spirit to achieve your health goals. You’ll learn the principles of a balanced diet and how it can be used to manage or prevent disease, increase energy, and optimize weight, blood sugar and blood pressure.
You’ll also learn easy and smart “power snack” options to reduce fatigue, eliminate cravings for fast food fixes, and improve your brain’s focus and alertness throughout your day.
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Disease Prevention
Natural approaches to management of diabetes, heart disease and many common stress-related diseases will be covered, including a compilation of the latest research findings on these subjects.
Natural Lifestyle for Optimal Health
We'll recommend natural products to reduce the toxic chemical load that can stress your system at home, at work and on the road. You’ll also learn to ease anxiety and increase energy naturally with Noni, Kava and other popular Hawaiian herbs.
Healing Circles
Learn to use group energy for self-healing, stress reduction and distance healing of others from facilitators skilled in Hawaiian shamanism.
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