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Dolphin Play The Yoga Way - Where Spirituality Meets Nature

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Inner and Outer Renewal!

Treat yourself to a week of delightful transformations and heart-opening adventures to nourish the soul.

Connect your mind and body through conscious movement and meditative breath practices.

Enhance your Well-being!

Our style is Awareness Moves, a powerful fusion of yoga, meditation, pilates and movement therapy.

Throughout the week, we will weave in bodywork, personal inquiry and healthy healing practices.

We will also provide the space for dance and creative self-expression.

YOU decide, personally, how you want to spend your free time time.

Satisfy your adventurous side, take in the breath-taking views or just melt away under the competent hands of local healers and spa therapists.

Exploration and Discovery!

* Energize with ‘Awareness Moves’ yoga

* Develop inner stillness through meditation

* Swim with the wild Spinner Dolphins

* Feast on extraordinarily healthy island cuisine (certified organic, whenever possible)

* Explore the spectacular diversity of lava formations, beaches and forests

* Experience and learn local traditions, legends, myths, songs and experience a luau

* Discover ancient Hawaiian sacred sites

* Enjoy the creative arts and play

* Treat yourself to a Hawaiian lomi-lomi or a hot stone massage

Emerge aligned, empowered and blissfully at peace!

Experience a profound journey that will remain in your heart forever!

Tucked away on the north-east coast, the surrounding environment is pure, pristine and absolutely breath-taking!

You will feel nourished and totally at home with the "Aloha" hospitality in this more traditional part of the isle.

Swimming with the wild spinner dolphins:

Snorkeling with the dolphins in the brilliantly clear blue waters is extremely exhilarating and uplifting.

Every encounter is unique!

The playful spinner dolphins here love to interact with humans.

Many people experience profound healing.

Dates are carefully selected, aligning with the lunar cycles and seasons for optimum timing to connect with the spinner dolphins.

Investment:

US$ 1850 Double Occupancy
US$ 2200 Single Occupancy

Triple and quad accommodation also.

Inclusions:

* 7 nights accommodation
* 7 hearty brunches (certified organic, whenever possible)
* Ceremonial dinner
* Guided boat dolphin swim (includes snorkel equipment).
* Daily Yoga and Meditation
* Hikes and Sacred Sites
* Surprise activity!

Optional Activities:

Choose from amazing individual and/or group tours and a wide diversity of activities to share.

* Visit Volcanoes National Park & the Thurston lava tube

* Helicopter Tours to the active lava flows

* Hike the lush Waipi'o Valley of the Kings

* Visit beautiful beaches and snorkeling bays

* Green sand beach

* Art galleries and artists

* Hike down Polulu Valley

* Feast at a traditional Hawaiian Luau and Hula performance.

We highly recommend you rent a car here.
AMENITIES & SERVICES
Property Amenities
Restaurant Business Center Steam Room
Bar Internet Connection Wheelchair Accessible
Room Service Conference Facilities Animal Friendly
Laundry Service Swimming Pool Concierge Desk
Storage Areas Gym Travel Desk
Car Park Sauna  

Room Amenities
Private Shower Microwave Telephone
Private Bathtub Air Conditioning Fax
Private Jacuzzi Electric Fan Minibar
Private Toilet TV Coffee Maker
Private Kitchen Video/DVD/Movies Hair Dryer
Stove Internet Connection Trouser Press

Meal Options
Non-Veg (all) Vegetarian Organic
Non-Veg (fish/chicken) Vegan Ayurvedic
Diabetic Low Salt Low Fat/Cholesterol
Kosher Hindu Muslim
Additional: We can accommodate your dietary needs as necessary - please note whatever restrictions you may have upon registration for the retreat and we will make the requisite provisions.

Additional Inclusions:

* 7 nights accommodation
* 7 hearty brunches
* Ceremonial dinner
* Guided boat dolphin swim (includes snorkel equipment).
* Daily Yoga and Meditation
* Hikes and Sacred Sites
* Cultural activity
Nearby Attractions   Optional Activities:

Choose from some great individual and/or group tours and a wide diversity of activities to share:

* Visit Volcanoes National Park & the Thurston lava tube

* Helicopter Tours to the active lava flows

* Hike the lush Waipi'o Valley of the Kings

* Visit beautiful beaches and snorkeling bays

* Green sand beach and its resident Hawksbill Turtles

* Art galleries and artists

* Hike down Polulu Valley

* Feast at a traditional Hawaiian Luau and Hula performance.

We highly recommend you rent a car here.

We can also support you with a buddy system.

Outside our set retreat dates, we can organise mini vacations for you, your friends, family or group.
We can organize accomodation and some activities to suit your individual needs.
SCHEDULES & ITINERARIES
Itinerary:

Day 1

We will pick you up at Kailua/Kona airport and drive to the retreat for check-in and a warm Aloha welcome.

In the afternoon, you can join a restorative class, followed by a yoga nidra meditation.

Enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal and a relaxing group gathering.

Regular Schedule for Day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Mornings:

* Invigorating wake-up Yoga class integrating breath and movement
* A Generous hearty, healthy Breakfast/Brunch
* Nature walks
* 2 mornings snorkeling with the dolphins and turtles


Afternoons:

* Time-out, massage or touring
* Lunch....is to be prearranged or purchased en-route, depending on the chosen activities
* We can organize hula and lei-making afternoons for those interested

Evenings:

* Restorative class after a hard day's rest or play with a relaxing and revitalizing series of asanas
* Meditation ...varying yoga nidra, visualization, pranayama and silence
* Dinner... 2 evening meals are provided, with options for other evenings to suit your program

Nightimes are relaxed and laid-back, with some fun variations:

* A Full Moon Ceremony at an Ancient Hawaiian Sacred Site
* Another night, we will go to a Hawaiian Dance and Luau Feast
* The local Kona Kava Bar is a must!

Time-out Options for Day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

* Arrange a visit the Volcanoes National Park and see an active volcano
* Hilton Waikoloa resort village with its world-famous art exhibition
* Horseback riding
* Helicopter tour
* Waterfall tours
* Hawaiian lomi-lomi massage
* Body work.

Day 7

* Integrational morning class
* Farewell circle and breakfast
* Transport to Kailua/Kona airport.

Yoga classes are multi-level.. Modifications and props allow for all levels to participate simultaneously.
Every day, we will continue to build and develop your practice to a deeper level.

"Dolphin Play the Yoga Way" is an exhilarating journey...a highlight of a lifetime!
ACTIVITIES & SKILLS
Required Skill Level   Open to All
Required Equipment Included
Our Certificatons   * Yogalates * Ashtanga Yoga * Hatha Yoga * Bhakti Yoga * Aromatherapy * Pre-Natal Yoga and Massage Shiatsu * Reflexology * Magnetic Health * Mind-Body Analysis * Pneumodynamics * Body Harmony * Dance Therapy * Holistic and Esoteric Healing Arts Majoring in Chinese Medicine

Yoga Styles
Hatha Yoga Asthanga Yoga Iyengar Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga Bikram Yoga Jivamukti Yoga
Kripalu Yoga Kundalini Yoga Ishta Yoga
Power Yoga Sivananda Yoga Raja Yoga
Bharata Yoga Karma Yoga Bhakti Yoga
Jnana Yoga Tantric Yoga  
Additional: Awareness Moves Fluid Power Yogalates


Meditation Styles
Zen Meditation Transcendental Med. Mindfulness Med.
Vipassana Meditation Osho Meditation Yoga Meditation
Qigong/TaiChi Visualisation  
Additional: Yoga Nidra

PRICING & CONDITIONS
Starting Price  
$1850.00 per Person/Package
Season Availability    May to October
Policies & Conditions    Reservation:

A deposit of 30% is required to hold your reservation. The balance is due and must be received by Awareness Adventures by 30 calendar days prior to the first day of your retreat.

Discounts and Early Bird Specials:

Guests will receive a 15% 'Early Bird Discount' if full payment is made 90 days prior to the first day of your retreat.

Discounts are also available for families, couples and small groups.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

“Life happens” and sometimes we need to change plans.

In the case of last minute bookings, please contact us directly.

To receive a full refund, you must cancel at least 90 days prior to the first day of your retreat.
A $200 administration fee will be applied.
Cancellations 60 - 90 days prior will incur a 30% fee.
Cancellations 30 - 60 days prior will incur a 40% fee.
If you cancel within 30 days of the first day of the retreat, no refund will be made.

Your deposit can always be applied toward another event with "Awareness Adventures".
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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW
Activities Kayaking, Massage, Meditation, Personal Development, Qigong, Spa Treatments, Swimming, Yoga
City Kona
State Hawaii
Country United States
Duration 1 to 7 days
Group Size 1 to 12 people
Accommodation    Cottage
Meals Breakfast
Flights Not Included
Visa Fees Not Included
Airport Transfer    Included
Local Transport    Optional
Insurance Not Included
Season May to October
Start Price   $1850.00 per Person/Package
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