This itinerary is for the pre-IGLA Big Island Adventure. For the post-IGLA itinerary, click here.
The Big Island is one of the most incredible places on earth. Thirteen of the world’s fifteen ecosystems thrive here – and so does traditional Hawaiian culture.
About the Facilitator(s)
This adventure is led by Kalani Staff, including our lead tour guide Tim Lawson, and Kalani founder Richard Koob.
Kalani is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charity. Your stay here supports our educational mission, preservation of ancient Hawaiian cultural sites, and the development of a model sustainable community.
Included: Accommodation as selected below, all meals at Kalani, noted tours, and classes.
Not Included: Flights to/from Kona and Hilo airport, airport transfers if arriving outside the group arrival/departure times, and meals before we reach Kalani (June 29th – July 1st.)
Fees per person:
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
9 - Ocean Cottage
$ 2010
$ 2760
8 - Ocean Loft
$ 1920
$ 2580
7 - Tropical Cottage
$ 1920
$ 2580
6 - Tropical Loft
$ 1790
$ 2310
5 - Tree House Room
$ 1790
$ 2310
4 - Bungalow Room
$ 1740
$ 2160
3 - Lodge Room (private bath)
$ 1680
$ 2040
2 - Lodge Room (shared bath)
$ 1499
$ 1770
1 - Campsite
$ 1399
$ 1399
Additional nights can be added on to the beginning of this package at our special IGLA a la carte rates. Click here for rates and details.
Relax on the Big Island with yoga and massage in paradise. Join Dennis & jaRed for yoga, healing touch and tropical island adventures in the company of like-minded men.
About the Facilitator(s)
jaRed Sam
jaRed has been learning, deepening and sharing his yoga flow practice at Kalani for the past eleven years. He first discovered his resonance with yoga through the ashtanga primary series with Pamela Richardson in the summer of '97. He graduated from Kathy Elder's original yoga teacher training in 2001, and has since deepened his understanding of teaching vinyasa flow yoga through intensives with Shiva Rea.
He has felt honored and inspired by the teachings of many and holds gratitude for all of his teachers, past and present. He continues to hold a sacred space for breath, gratitude, yoga and love in his weekly classes at Kalani Oceanside Retreat. www.jaredsam.com
Dennis Dehler
Dennis agrees with Pattabhi Jois' statement in the movie Enlighten Up that the main goal of yoga is to discipline the mind. Dennis feels that Kundalini Yoga is one of the most effective, fun and quickest methods to practice the art of disciplining the mind.
His approach is gentle and focuses on opening up the energy centers in the body with Kundalini Yoga exercises. He has studied with Kundalini master Gurmukh and completed Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Teacher Training. His classes are invigorating, grounding, intuitive, fun and leave you feeling centered, calm and smiling.
Fees include workshop, meals, accommodations, and use of Kalani's facilities including clothing-optional pool, hot tub and sauna. Not Included: Flights to/from Hilo airport, and airport transfers from Hilo airport to Kalani. United Airlines have direct flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Hilo (ITO).
Ray McGinnis is a poet and workshop facilitator. Since 1999 he has taught over 700 workshops in settings across North America. He has had poetry published in a variety of chapbooks and journals. A member of the Writers Union of Canada, Ray is also a member of the Advisory Board of The Institute For Poetic Medicine, based in Mountain View, California. Ray has hiked extensively across North America and enjoys leading poetry and nature adventure retreats. He also teaches journal writing workshops in health care settings. Ray has been interviewed on the CBC, and numbers of local newspapers including in Eureka, (California) Bismarck, (North Dakota) and Charlotte, (North Carolina). He enjoys creating community and a spacious setting for people to gather and rediscover how to express their own truth and authentic voice through writing. Ray lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Included in this 6-day big island retreat are: daily poetry sessions, a nature adventure excursion to see a green sand beach, 3 delicious buffet daily meals and use of Kalani’s facilities including Olympic size pool, sauna and 2 hot tubs. Plans for additional nature adventures may be arranged based on feasibility of car pooling to sites or arranging additional guided trips through Kalani. To reserve your space enclose $100 deposit payable to Ray McGinnis, #403-2095 Beach Ave, Vancouver, B.C, Canada V6G 1Z3.
Fees per person:
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
9 - Ocean Cottage
n/a
n/a
8 - Ocean Loft
n/a
n/a
7 - Tropical Cottage
n/a
n/a
6 - Tropical Loft
n/a
n/a
5 - Tree House Room
$ 1350
n/a
4 - Bungalow Room
$ 1350
n/a
3 - Lodge Room (private bath)
$ 1195
$ 1495
2 - Lodge Room (shared bath)
$ 1075
$ 1295
1 - Campsite
$ 895
$ 895
Triple Occupancy w/private bath: $1,075 per person.
Triple Occupancy w/shared bath: $975 per person.
*** Airfare, car rental and incidental ground travel expenses are not included in the price of this retreat. If you decide to arrive early or stay longer, you will need to make your own lodging arrangements at the place of your choice with the staff at Kalani.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations include a $30 fee.
Kalani means Harmony of Heaven and Earth. This retreat setting is located on 19 coastal acres of tropical beauty on the SE coast of Hawaii. Dramatic lava cliffs provide a haven for sunbathers, stargazers, whale watchers and those seeking a deep connection with the earth and sea.
Liz Heffernan, MA, RYT-500 is an experienced yoga teacher of 14 years. Her journey with yoga began as a teenager when through a seemingly random yet auspicious opportunity, she took a yoga course at a nearby college. In Savasana (corpse pose) she recalls experiencing a profound sense of peace and well being, a feeling both unknown yet incredibly perfect. Ever since, her life has been a journey seeking that deeper connection to the magic and effulgent soma true yoga offers. She is certified in Integrative Yoga Therapy and Kripalu Yoga, has completed Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Tim Miller and is currently immersed in the study and practice of Anusara Yoga. As a teacher, she weaves together a practice, which invites her students to dive inside and shift their limiting self-perceptions to access their joyful center. Through clear instructions in alignment, a strong focus on the breath and the heart expanding philosophy of tantra, she inspires her students toward greater degrees of freedom in body, mind and in spirit.
Darius Kalvaitis, Ph.D. is a long time elementary educator and outdoor adventurer. He is current an Assistant Professor of Education at University of Hawaii –Hilo, a specialist in Children’s Ecopsycology and a No Child Left Inside Advocate. Darius is also the Director and Innovator of the Hawaii Island Coastal Education and Stewardship Project and is a contributing author to Green Teacher magazine. Always fun and engaging, Darius, is a natural; inspiring all ages to find joy in nature.
Omkar RYT-200 has been inspired by yoga since his grandmother introduced him to it in the early 70’s. In the mid-90’s, yoga helped him overcome debilitating back problems caused by stress. After retiring from corporate America in 1997, yoga became an integral part of his daily life. He completed his Yoga Alliance certified Sivananda teacher training in 2005. In 2006 & 2007 he made pilgrimages to India to expand and intensify his knowledge of yoga. He teaches Yin, Kundalini, Restorative and alignment-based yoga practices. Presently, he is studying Anusara Yoga; its universal principles of Alignment and associated Kashmir Shaivism philosophies. He loves all types of yoga practices.
Prices are per adult based on room occupancy of 2 adults plus 2 children, surcharge may apply for rooms with lower occupancy. Children under 12 are half the adult rate.
Namaste! Join a group of men exploring daily yoga in one of the most pristine, tropical environments you could imagine on the Big Island of Hawaii.
We will practice a variety of styles of yoga including hatha, vinyasa (flowing), kundalini, partner yoga and mantra (chanting) in a relaxed, all-male environment.
About the Facilitator(s)
David Sanders
David began his personal yoga practice in 1976. He has studied at a variety of locations in Los Angeles, including Billy Porter's Urban Yoga Workout, and Yoga Works, Santa Monica. David has been deepening his practice at Kalani for the last nine years. A Kalani teacher for the past six years, David graduated from Kalani's Yoga Teacher Training in April of 2002. While at Kalani, he has had the opportunity to study with visiting teachers, including Shiva Rea, Lynne Minton, Saul David Raye and Duncan Wong.
Dennis Dehler
Dennis agrees with Pattabhi Jois' statement in the movie Enlighten Up that the main goal of yoga is to discipline the mind. Dennis feels that Kundalini Yoga is one of the most effective, fun and quickest methods to practice the art of disciplining the mind. His approach is gentle and focuses on opening up the energy centers in the body with Kundalini Yoga exercises. He has studied with Kundalini master Gurmukh and completed Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Teacher Training. His classes are invigorating, grounding, intuitive, fun and leave you feeling centered, calm and smiling.
jaRed Sam
jaRed has been learning, deepening and sharing his yoga flow practice at Kalani for the past nine years. He first discovered his yoga body through the ashtanga primary series with Pamela Richardson in the summer of '97. He graduated from Kathy Elder's original yoga teacher training class in 2001 and has since deepened his understanding of teaching vinyasa flow yoga through intensives with Duncan Wong and Shiva Rea. He has felt honored and inspired by the teachings of many and holds gratitude for all of his teachers, past and present. He continues to hold a sacred space for breath, gratitude, yoga and love in his weekly classes at Kalani Oceanside Retreat.
Maxwell Starkhouse
Maxwell is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, dancer, poet, musician and artist. He was first introduced to yoga by his mother when he was a young child and has been interested in alternative medicine and healing arts ever since. He has studied with different teachers around the world such as Kathy Elder, Shiva Rea, Lino Miele and Duncan Wong. He received his yoga teacher training certificate in 2003 at Kalani Honua in Hawaii. He is influenced by many different styles of yoga and martial arts such as Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga , Restorative Yoga , Capoiera, Tai Chi, and Kuk Sol Korean Buddhist martial arts. He spent five months traveling in India deepening his practice of yoga. He currently teaches Intuitive Yoga at Kalani.
This is a rare opportunity on the Big Island to receive in depth, personal astrological information as either a foundation for further study or to deepen your already existing astrological background. This Intensive is part of the larger River of Stars astrological convention happening at Kalani from January 20-24 where over 100 astrologers from around the world will be gathering. This special post-conference intensive, offered by Tom Lescher will cost $31
About the Facilitator(s)
Tom Lescher blends his rich intuitive insights with over 30 years of astrological background to make each reading a life-changing event for his clients. His leading edge approach to healing spirit, mind, and body through emotional release and kundalini yoga adds a new dimension to astrology. In addition to personal readings he brings astrology to everyone through international lectures, experiential workshops, writing and teaching. He lives at Yoga Oasis (
www.yogaoasis.org
) on the Big Island of Hawaii.
In Week 2 of this two-week Men's Tropical Holiday we'll really be ready for some tropical languor... Join us in holiday season festivities that promise renewal of body, mind and soul.
About the Facilitator(s)
This event is presented by Kalani key board and staff, including Richard Koob, Mark Kadota and others. Please visit the About section of our website for more information about Kalani and our staff.
Erupt, relax and renew! Kalani is your Hawaiian Retreat Community erupting with transformative aloha spirit.
About the Facilitator(s)
This event is presented by Kalani key board and staff, including Richard Koob, Mark Kadota and others. Please visit the About section of our website for more information about Kalani and our staff.
Pick up/drop off shuttle service between Kalani and Hilo International Airport is also provided.
Fees per person:
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
9 - Ocean Cottage
$ 1410
$ 2160
8 - Ocean Loft
$ 1320
$ 1980
7 - Tropical Cottage
$ 1320
$ 1980
6 - Tropical Loft
$ 1200
$ 1710
5 - Tree House Room
$ 1200
$ 1710
4 - Bungalow Room
$ 1140
$ 1560
3 - Lodge Room (private bath)
$ 1080
$ 1440
2 - Lodge Room (shared bath)
$ 960
$ 1170
1 - Campsite
$ 840
$ 840
Pricing above is for one week. Sign up for both weeks and get a free night on December 26!
Prices subject to change without notice.
Richard and Kalani team, I feel moved by your example...you live aloha, share amazing spirit and vision, and remind me what 'living' really is. I had the best time and everyone was so special; I can't be prouder of being gay and being connected to such amazing people. I look forward to staying in touch with you and the others and hope for many more wonderful moments with you all at Kalani. Much aloha, David (Kawika)
Join a group of men exploring daily yoga in one of the most pristine, tropical environments you could imagine on the Big Island of Hawaii
We will practice a variety of styles of yoga including hatha, vinyasa (flowing), kundalini, partner yoga and mantra (chanting) in a relaxed, all-male environment.
About the Facilitator(s)
jaRed sam
jaRed has been learning, deepening and sharing his yoga flow practice at Kalani for the past eleven years. He first discovered his resonance with yoga through the ashtanga primary series with Pamela Richardson in the summer of '97. He graduated from Kathy Elder's original yoga teacher training in 2001, and has since deepened his understanding of teaching vinyasa flow yoga through intensives with Shiva Rea.
He has felt honored and inspired by the teachings of many and holds gratitude for all of his teachers, past and present. He continues to hold a sacred space for breath, gratitude, yoga and love in his weekly classes at Kalani Oceanside Retreat. www.jaredsam.com
Maxwell Starkhouse
Maxwell is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, dancer, poet, musician and artist. He was first introduced to yoga by his mother when he was a young child and has been interested in alternative medicine and healing arts ever since. He has studied with different teachers around the world such as Kathy Elder, Shiva Rea, Lino Miele and Duncan Wong. He received his yoga teacher training certificate in 2003 at Kalani Honua in Hawaii. He is influenced by many different styles of yoga and martial arts such as Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga , Restorative Yoga , Capoiera, Tai Chi, and Kuk Sol Korean Buddhist martial arts. He spent five months traveling in India deepening his practice of yoga. He currently teaches Intuitive Yoga at Kalani.
Dennis Dehler
Dennis agrees with Pattabhi Jois' statement in the movie Enlighten Up that the main goal of yoga is to discipline the mind. Dennis feels that Kundalini Yoga is one of the most effective, fun and quickest methods to practice the art of disciplining the mind. His approach is gentle and focuses on opening up the energy centers in the body with Kundalini Yoga exercises. He has studied with Kundalini master Gurmukh and completed Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Teacher Training. His classes are invigorating, grounding, intuitive, fun and leave you feeling centered, calm and smiling.
One week acoustic music workshop and Big Island exploration for adults (or music loving youth with adult supervision). Includes singing, guitar, ukulele, keyboard, beach & volcano hikes, swimming, etc. Open to all levels.
About the Facilitator(s)
Anne Weiss has been performing and teaching internationally for over 25 years. Known for her enormous bluesy voice, great musicianship, warmth, and community building, she has appeared with everyone from Ani DiFranco to Taj Mahal and has taught music workshops from Hawaii to Vermont.
Eric von Beck has been playing finger style guitar for 35 years and brings a wealth of musical ability, knowledge and humor to his teaching.
The Big Island is one of the most incredible places on earth. Thirteen of the world’s fifteen ecosystems thrive here – and so does traditional Hawaiian culture.
Relax on the Big Island with yoga and massage in paradise. Join Dennis & jaRed for yoga, healing touch and tropical island adventures in the company of like-minded men.
Ray McGinnis is a poet and workshop facilitator. Since 1999 he has taught over 700 workshops in settings across North America. He has had poetry published in a variety of chapbooks and journals. A member of the Writers Union of Canada, Ray is also a member of the Advisory Board of The Institute For Poetic Medicine, based in Mountain View, California. Ray has hiked extensively across North America and enjoys leading poetry and nature adventure retreats. He also teaches journal writing workshops in health care settings. Ray has been interviewed on the CBC, and numbers of local newspapers including in Eureka, (California) Bismarck, (North Dakota) and Charlotte, (North Carolina). He enjoys creating community and a spacious setting for people to gather and rediscover how to express their own truth and authentic voice through writing. Ray lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Namaste! Join a group of men exploring 
This is a rare opportunity on the Big Island to receive in depth, personal astrological information as either a foundation for further study or to deepen your already existing astrological background. This Intensive is part of the larger River of Stars astrological convention happening at Kalani from January 20-24 where over 100 astrologers from around the world will be gathering. This special post-conference intensive, offered by Tom Lescher will cost $31
Tom Lescher blends his rich intuitive insights with over 30 years of astrological background to make each reading a life-changing event for his clients. His leading edge approach to healing spirit, mind, and body through emotional release and kundalini yoga adds a new dimension to astrology. In addition to personal readings he brings astrology to everyone through international lectures, experiential workshops, writing and teaching. He lives at Yoga Oasis (
Richard and Kalani team, I feel moved by your example...you live aloha, share amazing spirit and vision, and remind me what 'living' really is. I had the best time and everyone was so special; I can't be prouder of being gay and being connected to such amazing people. I look forward to staying in touch with you and the others and hope for many more wonderful moments with you all at Kalani. 
Join a group of men exploring 
Maxwell Starkhouse
Anne Weiss has been performing and teaching internationally for over 25 years. Known for her enormous bluesy voice, great musicianship, warmth, and community building, she has appeared with everyone from Ani DiFranco to Taj Mahal and has taught music workshops from Hawaii to Vermont.
