One Day Mini Retreat
November 5, 1-9pm
Keiki Yoga Kohala Annual Benefit

What does infinite self-love mean? Isn't it time to find out? Do you love you, unconditionally? Is it challenging to make time for self-care? Are you in need of healing, or just simply more joy? When you love yourself, you create a massive shift in the consciousness of the world. And we could all benefit from that! 

Sunday, November 5 from 1-9pm Keiki Yoga Kohala presents its 4th annual one-day mini yoga retreat held at the idyllic and peaceful Hawaii Island Retreat. Personalize your schedule selecting up to three classes that will deeply nourish your essential being, bringing out the best version of you. We have a gifted and loving line-up of both local and traveling teachers, including Narayan Gopal Kaur (classical kundalini) coming all the way from Canada, Chelsea Morriss (hatha + nidra), Carla Orellana (restorative + pranayama), Yohavi Le (longevity yoga), Pascale Michel (shakti yoga) and Noelani Love (kundalini flow) hailing from the North Shore, Oahu. As a special treat, Kristen Cosmi will be playing gong as a transition into and during some of these wonderful classes! 

Special musical performances by mantra maestra Noelani Love, who released her first album, Lakshmi Lullabyes in 2016, Kohala's own Mahina Lee, as well as the lovely Maureen Quinn followed by kirtan curated by Dr. Hana Roberts, where everyone is encouraged to share their voices to raise the vibration!

An abundant local, organic and mostly vegan dinner will be provided. Enjoy refreshments throughout the day. Enter the lucky number drawing to win fabulous prizes for only $10/ticket. All proceeds benefit Keiki Yoga Kohala.

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Every dollar raised will be matched
by an angel donor up to $2000

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GO TO event teachers, SCHEDULE + class descriptions

​Keiki Yoga Kohala is an empowering yoga education and healthy lifestyles program now celebrating its 11th year at Kohala Elementary. KYK serves all 350 students and their teachers at Kohala Elementary School by delivering 30 minute yoga sessions directly in the classroom. Our goal is to help provide students with opportunities to learn self-care techniques, as well as exploring the mind-body connection through yoga poses, breathwork and mindfulness exercises. In a world where more emphasis is put on testing and less time is given to children for physical activity, these classes are sometimes the only opportunity for a student to exercise and de-stress during the day! 

In the 2017-18 school year, Keiki Yoga Kohala is expanding to include preschool students. We also welcome Mahina Lee, a certified Yoga Therapist, to work with a small group of students with behavioral challenges, a program request by the school's counselor, Ms. Lei Moore.

Samadhi Pass - All Day Pass

$75.00

2017 benefit all day pass. Choose up to three classes from six offerings. Includes dinner, music + kirtan. Make a "note to seller" of class preferences during checkout.

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Om Pass - Drop-in to music +kirtan

$20.00

Come for an intimate evening of musical performances and stay for kirtan. 

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Satya Pass - Drop-in to one class

$20.00

Short on time or on a budget but still want to participate in an epic event? Drop-in to any class of your choosing, a la carte style. No limit to the number of classes you sign up for. Does not include dinner, music or kirtan. Please specify which class(es) you would like to RSVP for at checkout as a "note to seller."

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Guru Pass - Hawaii teacher's discount

$55.00

2017 benefit all day pass. Choose up to three classes from six offerings. Includes dinner, music + kirtan. Make a "note to seller" of class preferences during checkout.

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SPACE IS LIMITED! Please register early.

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OUR RETREAT LOCATION

Hawaii Island Retreat

The 2017 Benefit will be held at the beautiful and tranquil Hawaii Island Retreat Hotel and Spa located on the stunning oceanside cliffs of Kapa’au in North Kohala. For directions, please click here. Park in front of the energy building (look for roof top solar panels) near the public access path.

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CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT?
If you would like to show your support but aren't able to attend the benefit please consider donating directly to the program. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. MAHALO!

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Every dollar raised will be matched
by an angel donor up to $2000

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EVENT TEACHERS, SCHEDULE + CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Two offerings during each time slot; make your choice during checkout.

12:30-1pm

Arrival + Orientation:
Meet and mingle with our yoga community, enjoy some refreshments, walk the grounds, locate the bathrooms or purchase a lucky number ticket.

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1-1:30pm

Sacred circle gathering:
Setting intentions and introductions by Keiki Yoga Kohala program director Jamie Eversweet Belmarez. Circle + mantra led by Maureen Quinn (see below).

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1:30-2:45pm

Yoga for Longevity, Yoav Melamed: 
​Integrating oriental wisdom from the Chinese medicine tradition, fascial stretching and effective range of motion exercises along with Yoga asana sequences. Focus on proper integrity of the body, balancing strength and length. Emphasis is placed on breathing (pranayama and anapana techniques). A joyful, light hearted class with good flow.

>> more about Yoav Melamed

Classical Kundalini Yoga, Narayan Gopal Kaur (Simone Truitt): 
​Classical Kundalini as taught by Yogi Bhajan to activate and ground your Kundalini, so that you may experience life with more joy. Includes gong by Kristen Cosmi.

>> more about Narayan Gopal Kaur

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2:45-3:15pm

Free time / refreshments / lucky number drawing

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3:15-4:45pm

Restorative + Pranayama, Carla Orellana:
Through Restorative poses you come into harmony with your body's natural rhythm to rest, heal and recover. After specific Restorative work to open up the body-mind for deeper work, Pranayama instruction with clear direction will follow.

>> more about Carla Orellana

Kundalini Flow, Noelani Love: 
​A sacred shakti Kundalini + vinyasa class  balancing the masculine and feminine energies within. Includes gong by Kristen Cosmi.

>> more about Noelani Love

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4:45-5:15pm

Free time / refreshments / lucky number drawing

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5:15-6:30pm

Hatha + Nidra, Chelsea Morriss: 
​Following a gentle Hatha yoga class, Chelsea will lead you into a deeply relaxing and integrative experience that slows brainwaves and quiets the mind.

>> more about Chelsea Morriss

Shakti Flow, Pascale Michel: 
​A dynamic fusion of yoga, dance and core integration. This liberating practice allows for the conscious connection to the sacred feminine through building strength, grace and vitality. ​

>> more about Pascale Michel

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6:30-7:30pm 

Dinner:
Delicious locally sourced, organic and mostly vegan. Featuring ulu curry, Thai style coconut soup, kale salad and cilantro-lime rice.

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7:30-9pm
Music + Kirtan

Musical Performances:
Mahina Lee

>> more about Mahina Lee

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​Maureen Quinn ​​

>> more about Maureen Quinn

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Noelani Love

>> more about Noelani Love

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​Gong by Kristen Cosmi throughout the day as a transition into sivasana during some classes.

>> more about Kristen Cosmi

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Kirtan: 
After performances; will be co-lead by Dr. Hana Roberts, Maureen Quinn and Noelani Love. Experience your own voice becoming beautiful.

>> more about Dr. Hana Roberts

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9pm

Closing circle, mahalos + time to find your slippahs:
The ending is only a new beginning. Now it is time to go home with a softened face, heart and mind. It's time to integrate and share a self-nurtured you with the world.

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