Heavenly Hawaii
Embody your Aloha spirit.
December 2nd-9th, 2023
“Love gives life within // Ua ola loko i ke aloha.”
― Hawaiian proverb
Hawaii | Breath, Water, Spirit
Awaken Your Soul with Sacred Sweat - return to your true nature of energetic alignment, awareness, & higher love. Join SACRED SWEAT Co-Founders, Sarah DeGray & Kelly Skinner, on a week long journey inward in Hawaii at Waipi’o Gardens, on the Big Island. Sarah & Kelly will provide the guidance to uncover your deep power, connection, and intuition using movement, meditation, and more.
This retreat to Hawaii is an opportunity to explore breath (ha), water (wai) spirit (‘i) and returning hOMe within yourself through the transformational experience.
About Hawaii
Aloha is a Hawaiian word that is commonly used as a simple greeting but has a deeper cultural and spiritual significance to native Hawaiians, for whom the term is used to define a force that holds together existence. Some say, Aloha is recognizing “the Breath of God is in our presence”.
In the words of a renowned spiritual Kahuna teacher, David Bray, Aloha is an invitation to “Come forward, be in unity and harmony with your true self, God, and humankind. Be honest, be truthful, patient, kind to all forms of life, and humble”.
The spiritual side of Hawaii is in this Aloha Spirit…it’s a spirit because it's an aura that emanates from a feeling.
The Hawaiian culture embraces spirituality. Respect for the land is part of this spiritual prowess throughout the islands, one of the reasons why the Native Hawaiian community leads several efforts for environmental preservation. The respect for the land is rooted in this culture of spiritual power.
The land in Hawaii is filled with pristine beaches, mountains, caves, tropical jungles, volcanoes, stunning waterfalls, and a plethora of magnificent rainbows.
Hawaiian culture provides a much-needed break from the daily hustle and bustle, that is felt as soon as you step foot off the plane. The Hawaiian people are an amazing group with a very positive and welcoming spirit. It is important to them that we arrive at their home with pure intentions of respect, honoring the land and culture, moving beyond a “tourist” mindset of consumption and exploitation of the environment. They believe in holding celebrations and festivals featuring dancing, music, and delicious food.
Your Inner Exploration Awaits…
While on retreat we will be staying at the exclusive and remote Waipi’o Gardens Retreat Center. We will be onsite for the entire trip, with minimal excursions, but rather immersing ourselves in the jungle land, nearby hikes, waterfalls, and private black sand beach – with our focus being on daily movement (align method body weight classes and yoga), meditation (both silent and mantra/Kirtan), and massage & breath work.
The Food
We have a private chef and team who will be providing us with 3 phenomenal plant based meals a day all organic, gluten free, and vegan. Lydia’s Catering believes in “loving foods for the body, mind and soul – eat better, feel better.”
Our retreat is fully vegetarian and free of intoxicants. We invite you to experiment with living a yogic lifestyle, and adhere to these standards to help create a high consciousness atmosphere conducive for diving more deeply into self-discovery and Bhakti, which is always the primary objective of our retreats.
Where You’ll Stay
Accommodations:
We have chosen accommodations that allow for a more communal ashram experience, thus we invite you to share space with the other beings on retreat – an opportunity to practice tolerance, respect, and play.
Waipi’o Gardens:
Stay in their stunning seven-bedroom, three bathroom, Two-House deluxe complex!
Hale Aloha
This one bedroom tropical retreat is connected to the upper house by a breezeway. Entirely private and separated from the upper house, this structure can be used by families or group members that are traveling together, or can be booked separately.
Hale Aloha has come to be known as the Yoga House because of its 600sf bamboo floored gathering space that is perfect for yoga, dance, and group meetings. The Yoga House features a king bedroom, a travertine tiled bathroom, a large kitchen with granite countertops, and custom maple cabinets.
Hale Kaa’o
Boasting a large remodeled kitchen, spacious living area, and dining room - Hale Kaa'o is designed for hosting. A unique staircase winds to the upper levels of this beautiful 6 bedroom home. Upstairs has a large travertine tiled bathroom that is equipped with a jacuzzi bathtub and amazing views of the valley. On the bottom level is a stone covered bathhouse that has two toilets and two showers.
Investment in Self:
$3,995
for 7 days & 6 nights of Hawaiian retreat magic:
Accommodations & Amenities
Includes all meals
Transportation on the island
Daily movement classes (Yoga, Align Fitness)
Workshops (Lomi Lomi breathwork; Move Beyond Metrics, Meditation)
Waipio Valley Excursions
Traditional Hawaiian Ceremony
A 60 min Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage (with Benji)
*Airline ticket not included
Awaken Your Soul with Sacred Sweat!
*Aloha:
(/a'louhat/ a-LOH-hah, Hawaiian: [a'loha]) is the Hawaiian word for love, affection, peace, compassion and mercy, that is commonly used as a simple greeting but has a deeper cultural and spiritual significance to native Hawaiians, for whom the term is used to define a force that holds together existence.
For any questions, please reach out to info@sacredsweatretreat.com
About Lomilomi
Lomilomi is the traditional bodywork of Hawai'i. It has existed since ancient times and been passed down through the generations by the Kahunas and healers of the islands. The movements of Lomi are inspired by the ocean waves, deep, rhythmic, and flowing. They are highly effective at moving energy and bringing the body, mind, and spirit into alignment. Sessions can also include stretches, twists, and joint rotations to create space in the body and release blockages.
Breath is very important during the Lomi sessions. Deep rhythmic breathing is a powerful catalyst for releasing tension, trauma, and unhealthy beliefs, so I will often guide some breathwork or meditation at the beginning, and encourage you to continue throughout the session, which will enhance the benefits you experience.
About Benj
My experience in healing arts began while traveling in Asia, studying Buddhist psychology and eastern philosophy, and practicing meditation. In 2016, I discovered Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage in a moment of pure synchronicity and was instantly drawn to it because of its heart-centered, holistic approach and its capacity to go beyond standard massage, accessing the psychological and spiritual realms as well as the physical. Over the next few years, I had the privilege of training in several lineages of Lomilomi with some excellent teachers. I founded Vermont Holistic Bodywork in 2016 and have been practicing and teaching Lomilomi Massage, Breathwork, The Body Tune Up method for healing Leaky Gut Syndrome, and more. I am honored and excited to be sharing Lomilomi with you all on this amazing retreat!