Hawaii Health Getaway Activities

Nature Excursions & Wellness Classes

See Itinerary for September 3-10, 2009

Nature Excursions

Examples of the daily adventure excursions included in the retreat:

Snorkeling above the coral caves at Tunnels Beach, a snorkeler's paradise with a view of legendary "Bali Hai," or Makua Mountain.

There are shallow, sandy areas and deep water caverns containing more coral and tropical fish than any other North Shore bay.

Kayaking and hiking to a hidden waterfall above the Kilauea River.

You’ll learn how to flow with the river and also how to manifest your dreams using the energy of the falls.

Hiking Kauai's majestic NaPali Cliffs along the famous Kalalau trail to Hanakapiai Beach, with nature guide Steve Backinoff, PT, for two miles of breathtaking coastal views ending at a perfect white-sand beach.

Visiting an ancient Hawaiian heiau (sacred site) above Ke'e Beach in Haena, where there is the most famous hula platform in Hawaii and an altar to the legendary goddess Laka.

Snorkeling follows at Ke'e, a sandy-bottomed lagoon that is surrounded by a coral reef that makes swimming safe even when the open ocean is choppy.

Touring the Limahuli Tropical Botanical Gardens, where they propagate and conserve tropical plants on 17 acres of hillsides and cliffs above Haena Beach.

Led by nature guide Jeannie Ruman, author of "As They Walk Among Us," a journey into the hidden world of nature. She will teach you how to communicate with the spirit of nature and expand your awareness of nature's healing qualities.

Healing Modalities

Lomi Lomi Massage - Each participant will experience the luxurious temple-style massage, provided only to royalty in ancient Hawaii.

These deep-tissue, coconut oil massages will be performed in a private tent facing the ocean, with the sound of the surf and Hawaiian music to help soothe your senses.

Kahi Loa Massage - Participants will learn to perform 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 of stress and pain reduction.

Developed by Hawaiian healer Serge Kahili King, PhD, based on the Kahili family traditional massage.

Huna Mind/Body Healing - you will learn ways to heal on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels, with "instant healing" techniques.

Food as Medicine - learn the basic principles of the whole foods Hawaiian Diet and how it can be used to manage or prevent disease, increase energy and optimize weight.

Prevention and Natural Approaches to Managing of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer – the latest research findings will be presented by Ann Doherty, RN, CDE.

Natural Lifestyle for Optimal Health – Learn how to remove the physical stress of chemicals in your home and workplace.

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.

Wellness & Fitness Classes

Sunrise Stretches & Walks - every morning before our beautiful beach walk, enjoy gentle stretching and breath work.

Optimal Fitness in Minimal Time - learn exercise guidelines and tips to make the most of your fitness efforts.

Motivation for Lifelong Fitness - learn to actually enjoy exercise with fitness expert Bev Brody Skerik, CPT.

Muscle Strengthening - Bev will lead you in using Stretch Bands for an optimal workout that can be performed anywhere, anytime.

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. Developed by Hawaiian healer Serge Kahili King, PhD.

Yoga and Meditation - taught in the gentle therapeutic style of Hatha Yoga, for all levels of experience.