Purusha Hawaii Retreat in June
June 19th – 25th, 2022
Choose From the Following Accommodations & Book Your Spot on our Retreat…
Each Full Price includes Lodging, Meals, & Retreat Fees for
June 19th – 25th, 2022 in Hawaii.
Single - Hawaiian Yurt
Nestled within a needled ironwood grove, the yurt village is adjacent to the Hawaiian eco spa complex and features seven spacious yurt bungalows, perfect for couples or shared living during private retreats.
The Singe Hawaiian yurts have two single beds or 1 King bed, and a private toilet and sink.
All yurts include personal water bottle, organic shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion for use during your stay, as well as stunning valley or garden views.
Shared Double - Bungalow
$2100
Ocean View Bungalows facing our private cove with sprawling views of the pacific ocean. These bungalows include a large bathroom and oversized shower but no soaking tub. Our bungalows are tucked away and private. Amenities include a robe, refillable water bottles, and fresh flowers.
Shared Double - Yurt
$1700
Hawaiian yurts offer a unique alternative to the elegant boutique hotel for individuals and groups seeking greater simplicity and economy. Yurt village guests have easy access to the spa’s massage bungalows, movement room, sauna, and infinity pool.
The shared Hawaiian yurts have two single beds, and a private toilet and sink. The indoor and outdoor shower options and the spa locker rooms are nearby for showers.
Single - Elegant Suite
$3300
Each suite has a spacious bathroom with a large soaking tub and separate shower, fresh flowers, compact disc player with iPod deck, personal water bottle, laundry and maid service for individual guests, lush organic bamboo robes for use during your stay, organic shampoo, conditioner, lotion for use during your stay, green living card with additional recommendations for living in harmony with the land, and luxurious bedding.
These spacious suites are 375 by 450 square feet and decorated with turn of the century Hawaii furniture. The suites are color matched and named for the large, antique Saxon prints of tropical flowers. All suites have private balconies and chairs, overlooking the fragrant garden as well as ocean.
Single - Bungalow
$3200
Ocean View Bungalows facing our private cove with sprawling views of the pacific ocean. These bungalows include a large bathroom and oversized shower but no soaking tub.
Our bungalows are tucked away and private. Amenities include a robe, refillable water bottles, and fresh flowers.
Shared (2 People) - Elegant Suite
$2000
Each suite has a spacious bathroom with a large soaking tub and separate shower, fresh flowers, compact disc player with iPod deck, personal water bottle, laundry and maid service for individual guests, lush organic bamboo robes for use during your stay, organic shampoo, conditioner, lotion for use during your stay, green living card with additional recommendations for living in harmony with the land, and luxurious bedding.
These spacious suites are 375 by 450 square feet and decorated with turn of the century Hawaii furniture. The suites are color matched and named for the large, antique Saxon prints of tropical flowers. All suites have private balconies and chairs, overlooking the fragrant garden as well as ocean.
Shared Triple (3 People) – Elegant Suite
$1700
We have room that fit three in a shared triple Elegant Suite. You can be matched up with your friends, family or you can let us find you new friends!
Each suite has a spacious bathroom with a large soaking tub and separate shower, fresh flowers, compact disc player with iPod deck, personal water bottle, laundry and maid service for individual guests, lush organic bamboo robes for use during your stay, organic shampoo, conditioner, lotion for use during your stay, green living card with additional recommendations for living in harmony with the land, and luxurious bedding.
These spacious suites are 375 by 450 square feet and decorated with turn of the century Hawaii furniture. The suites are color matched and named for the large, antique Saxon prints of tropical flowers. All suites have private balconies and chairs, overlooking the fragrant garden as well as ocean.
You are invited to join us in Hawaii. Grab your spot now.
Reset Your Chakras
Relax, Restore, Rejuvenate
JUNE 19th – 25th, 2022
6 nights, 7 days
Check in:
Sunday June 19th
-> Arrive during the day
-> Evening meal at 6:00 PM
Check out refreshed:
Saturday June 25th
In case you need more information and you can get all the fine details below, so keep scrolling…
So What’s Included?!
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6 nights accommodations
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Organic farm-to-table Meals (see scheduled meals)
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Daily 7:00 AM Yoga Class
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Daily Journaling and Art Session
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Daily 4:30 PM Yoga Class
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Yoga on the Beach Excursion (transportation is not included/ may be limited)
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3 Chakra Workshops (held in the evening after dinner)
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Complimentary Farewell Dinner in the town of Hawaii
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E-copy of Purusha Yoga Chakra workbook
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Chakra Crystal Attunement & Personalized Crystal Gift
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Chakra Art Supplies
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Daily Sunrise Meditation and Chanting
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Personalized support and guidance from Joy & Eric throughout the Retreat
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1 month community classes and video on demand
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Access to Virtual Library of Chakra Practices including Chants and Various Practices
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Read the fine print.
Retreat location
Hawaii Island Retreat is located near the small county village of Hawaii in the historic district of North Kohala on Hawaii’s Big Island. It is a 50-acre off the grid eco-boutique with an oceanfront retreat sanctuary organic farm and a spa located within a sacred valley of healing. Hawaii Island Retreat is a leader in green design engineering and sustainable practices. It is located off the grid and runs on solar and wind power. All the yoga rooms are designed to overlook the ocean and bluffs, and the walls slide open to welcome the outside in.
It is a place of intentional peacefulness set among towering evergreens and ocean breezes along the north Kohala island. When you visit Hawaii Island Retreat, you quickly realize the wonder of the sacred land. Here, you can relax and unwind in the gardens, wild groves, and ancient valley trails along with the elegant accommodations that are in complete harmony with nature.
How to get there
(Recommended Airports)
- KOA
- Kona International Airport at Keāhol62 kmTransfer not provided
Driving directions from Kona International Airport (KOA)
From Kona International Airport (KOA), turn left onto highway 19 and drive north toward Waimea.
After about 30 minutes, turn left at the “T” on Kawaihae Road toward Kawaihae Harbor.
Drive one mile, then turn right at the sign for Hawi on highway 270.
Continue north on highway 270 for 22 miles until you reach Hawi.
Drive through Hawi town and continue for 1.6 miles toward Kapa’au.
Pass the Aloha gas station on the left.
Look for a white vinyl fence on the left side.
Pass the guard rails, turn left at Maluhia Road, it is a gravel road and there will be shoreline public access and Hawaii Island Retreat signs at the turn. Follow these signs.
Turn left at the T through the tunnel of trees and then turn right.
Bear right when the road splits and enter through the main gate.
Arrival by airplane
- Please book your flight to arrive at Kona International Airport (KOA).
Unique features
Activities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Reiki
- Spa
- Stargazing
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Trail running
- Whale watching
General
- Balcony
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Meeting room
- Room cleaning
- Wireless internet
Food
Breakfast will be served daily Monday through Friday. We will also enjoy 3 lunches and 3 dinners at the Retreat Center. A Complimentary Farewell Meal at a local favorite restaurant on Friday night is also included.
The organic gardens and orchards of the big island in Hawaii are a living tribute to the bounty of exotic vegetables and fruits. The food used in the Retreat kitchen is completely grown in these organic gardens, from salad greens to lychee and sunrise papaya.
The garden side dining room opens onto fragrant plantings where you will enjoy organic farm to table cuisine, as well as seafood fresh from Hawaiian waters. You will find the Hawaiian spa cuisine menu rich with local accents, whole grain breads, pacific rim dishes, and international menus.
The chefs are brilliant in the kitchen. When they are not out gathering herbs for an appetizer dish, they are about the region sampling local dishes for new menu ideas. Join them for a spa cooking class or afternoon in the gardens
The following meals are included:
- Sunday 19th night 1 night dinner
- Monday 20th 3 meals
- Tuesday 21st 3 meals
- Wednesday 22nd breakfast only (beach excursion pick up lunch & eat dinner on your own)
- Thursday 23rd breakfast only (free day to explore the island or relax on your own)
- Friday 24th breakfast and lunch at the center and Complimentary Dinner out as a group
- Saturday 25th check out
Breakfast & coffee/ tea/ milk served at 7:00 AM
5 breakfasts
3 lunches
3 dinners
1 dinner out as a group
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Paleo diet
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it’s a good idea to communicate it to the organizer when making a reservation
Healing Yoga, Therapy, Massage & Spa treatments
With Joy Ravelli or Eric Sparks
$150 for one hour session
Personalized and Private treatments and services will be available for booking for an additional cost. Some of the treatments featured are:
- Thai Yoga Massage
- Chakra massage
- Chakra Energy Balancing/ Healing
- Yoga Therapy/ Holistic Yoga Coaching
- Personal Training/ Fitness
- Tarot Reading
- Chakra Astrology Reading
- Trauma Informed Yoga Session
- Private Ballet Session
Other Things to do (optional)
Adventure
Hawaii adventure learning path takes you into the big island’s wilder side, where you will master new skills for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. You can be lead or arranged for a variety of outdoor activities like, yoga on the beach, mountain workouts, light or challenging hike, ocean kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, mountain biking, outdoor navigation, and survival skills training.
Kohala legends and lore
Walk over one of the many trails in the 50 acres of private coastal lands. Step back in time and explore the herbal tradition of Kohala on an easygoing walk. Learn to identify traditional plant medicine, learn about native customs, hear stories of the area while basking in the tranquility of the valley, listen to the songs of the birds, and among resident Pohaku or sacred stones reconnect with your place in the greater web of life.
Living on the land experience
Experience life as the ancestors did in deep connection with the land and with the other creatures who share it. Guests can join the staff to visit the goat herd with baby goats being born in January and February. Enjoy luscious fruit picked and eaten right off the tree. Help the gardener harvest vegetables from the organic gardens and traverse the 50 acres of land observing and assisting with other gardens, orchards, and animals. This is a unique experience in sustainable living to help strengthen your relationship with the living world.
Hawaii Yoga Retreat Packing List Suggestions:
Bug Spray
Sun Screen
Light Jacket
Rain Jacket
First Aid/ Medicines
Hiking Shoes
Sandals
Bathing Suit
Pool /Beach Towel
Pool/ Beach Cover-up
Sun Hat
Bars/Snacks
Water Bottle
Travel Coffee Cup
Personal Travel Yoga Mat (optional)
Journal/ Pen
Art Supplies (optional)
Sarong
Long pants
Summer Clothing of your choice
THE FAQ’S
What airport should I fly into?
Kona International Airport. Code: KOA
Do I need a car rental?
Yes, we do recommend that you book a rental car for your trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. The retreat will include lots of time for you to enjoy exploring the many wonders of the Big Island. We suggest you plan on some time for your own adventures or joining in with others on the retreat.
If I don’t get a car or drive, How can I get to the retreat center?
The address of the retreat center is:
54-250 Lokahi Rd, Kapaau, HI 96755
You can book a taxi, Lyft or Uber from the airport. It is approximately 1 hour away from airport.
Do I need a certain amount of experience in Yoga to attend?
No experience necessary. Just an open mind and willingness to show up with an open heart and a readiness to be your authentic self. Purusha Yoga meets students where they are and celebrates diversity of learning, ability, age, and experience.
Can I take the yoga classes at my own Pace?
Yes, each student is welcome and encouraged to be true to their own inner teacher and natural pace. We will guide you through common concerns and obstacles and help you find your own way with each practice. All activities, classes, and excursions are optional. This is your retreat and we are here to support and serve you.
How do I travel to Hawaii respectfully?
Check out these guidelines and be a good yogi traveler:
Purusha Yoga Hawaii Retreat 2022
Reset Your Chakras – Relax, Restore, Rejuvenate
Enjoy some well deserved rest and relaxation to reset your mind, body, heart and soul.
Nourish each system of the physical body from gut health, to hormones, nervous system and more.
Cultivate a relationship with your true-self, hearts desires and creating your best life moving forward. Wherever you are, we will meet you there- and invite you to meet yourself with compassion and curiosity.
You are welcome to join us in Hawaii this year for a chance to meet new friends, make life long memories and find yourself relaxed, restored and and rejuvenated.
Your Retreat Teachers are:
Joy Ravelli
For over 20 years, Joy Ravelli has led workshops, retreats, and yoga teacher training. Joy is the co-owner and founder of Purusha Studio and School in San Francisco, CA. She is also the founder of the Purusha Seva Project, a non profit organization that brings powerful yoga practices to underserved and at-risk populations throughout the Bay Area and the world.
Joy brings a powerful sense of authenticity, humor, light, and natural wisdom to her classes, encouraging students to explore, discover, and express their true-self (Purusha) in a safe and deeply inspiring atmosphere.
Joy has a master-level of experience and knowledge in the fields of natural fitness, somatic movement, Thai yoga bodywork, martial arts, pilates, and classic yoga. She enjoys meditating and practicing with diverse people, places, animals, children and nature, while celebrating all the connected magic in this world.
Eric Sparks
Eric Sparks is the co-owner of Purusha Yoga Studio and School in San Francisco, CA. A classically trained ballet dancer since 1982, Eric has been a company member of Boston Ballet, Cleveland/San Jose Ballet and a Soloist with Miami City Ballet. Eric is a lead teacher of professional yoga training, yoga retreats, and a continuing education provider with the Yoga Alliance.
He is known for his practical sense of body movement, flow, presence and command of intelligent practice. Eric provides students a depth of knowledge on the physical level, intuitive wisdom for your mind, and empathic support for your emotional well being. Eric ultimately creates a very unique holistic experience and relationship between himself, his connection to truth, and his students.
Our guiding principles are to:
Explore, Discover, Express, Connect, Thrive.
Exploring the true self in a thriving Community.
Contact us for more information:
Joy@purusnayoga.alohaitsolutions.com
Eric@purusnayoga.alohaitsolutions.com
If you would like to speak to Purusha Yoga we would love to connect with you.