I am beginning my third class in the Upper Levels Trainings at Konalani. This is the best training…read morein yoga and meditation that I have ever done. It completely changed the way I look at yoga, at my practice and at my teaching in ways I couldn't have imagined. The training combines anatomy, physiology, yoga and spirituality into a something so meaningful. Abhaya and Satyam are amazing teachers - they know and live what they teach and bring a serious but light hearted presence to the practice. I'm in love with this practice and I think it is the way of the future.

Yoga on the Big Island…read more This may be one of your most memorable yoga studios you'll ever visit. The "studio" is a wooden deck covered with a white canvas "tent", overlooking a garden with a gorgeous Boddhi tree with the beauty of the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. It's a very new studio, classes are affordable, and it is NOT crowded (yet). It is well worth the drive from Kona or any surrounding area to take a class. The atmosphere itself made me fall in love and my yoga practice that much more enriching that day.

Calley's yoga class was outstanding and I highly recommend it. The setting is so peaceful, on the…read morebeach, amongst the trees, with the sound of waves rolling onto the shore. The movements and stretches were easy to follow as a beginner myself, but the best part was the focus on mindfulness and our connection and grounding to the 'āina (land). This class left me feeling more positive and grateful. Mahalo nui.

Calley is a blessing in our lives, sharing her Elixir Flow technique. Along with these joyous…read moremovements that feel invigorating, Calley leads us in uplifting thoughts as well as positive motions to elevate mood and de-stress us. AMAZING exercise done on the sandy shore, under the trees 20 feet from the ocean--led by a humble Goddess. If you have an opportunity to experience Calley's Elixir Flow, do it!

Where can I even begin to encapsulate this epic experience that allowed me to deeply align through…read moreletting go of what was no longer serving me and reconnect with my higher self in such a beautiful, serene and loving way. If you have experienced Reiki before this will be one of your best and if you have not yet and you're on the fence, do it. Its the best thing you can do.

From the owner: Blossoming Lotus Reiki was founded in 2011 in Long Beach, California. Since then, two more…read morelocations have opened on the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai since 2019 and Hawaiʻi Island since 2021). Aluminea travels between all 3 locations.

A pleasant and comfortable camping experience on the Big Island…read more As a solo woman, I spent 9 nights in the Jungle Canopy at Gingerhill Farm Retreat in April 2026. I had an excellent stay, although I am used to camping, and feel that having a camping mindset is required for staying here. Yes, the chorus of frogs are very loud as soon as it's dark, and you can hear roosters in the distance in the morning along with bird songs. However, I enjoyed the noises and am an early riser. The Jungle Canopy is located close to the private residence, and I experienced little human noise. There was one nighttime rain and no leaks. The screened-in bedroom is functional, and the bed has a good (firm) mattress. The sink and toilet, screened off and behind the bed, are nice to have in this enlarged tent. The shower is a few feet outside the tented bedroom/kitchen, and is open to the sky (cool to look up at the tree canopy). The shower is very nice, and the water gets hot. There is no door, but the only way you can be seen is from the Jungle Canopy tent itself (you can hang a sarong if you needed more privacy). They provide face clothes and towels, two worn beach towels, as well as family-size liquid hand soap, shampoo and conditioner (decent quality). The kitchen, in front of the screened bedroom, also under a canopy, has everything you need: pots and pans (including a few that are stainless steel), a good size fridge with a small enclosed freezer (with 2 freezer packs), a sink with dish soap, etc. They provide a Berkey-like water filter carboy, a stainless-steel kettle to boil water, as well as coffee beans, a grinder, and French-press. There is a small table with two chairs where you can look at beautiful tropical plants. The only bummer is that the hot plate to cook food and boil the kettle can be slow to heat, especially if there is a slight breeze. Once the propane tank emptied while I was cooking breakfast and I had to text to ask for a replacement, however, someone came over right away and I was able to resume cooking. Like camping, you are responsible for taking out your own trash to communal cans located a fairly short distance away. You can't put any toilet paper down the toilet, so all paper used for #1 and #2 needs to go into a plastic-bag-lined trash can and you remove and dump. They removed the compost. Recommendations to Gingerhill: provide more plastic bags for trash, more toilet paper (I had to ask), and offer a larger compost bucket as it filled too quickly. Also, one day I came back in the afternoon and found the gate code didn't work. I texted and called and fairly soon someone told me that they changed the code, but didn't notify me. Next time they change the code they should text all visitors staying at the farm the new code. So, in all, I would give a 9/10 ranking, especially given the cost compared to other accommodations, and the tropical farm experience. FYI, there is snorkeling gear that you can use that is located next to the Sunset Cottage.

DO NOT STAY HERE!This property is unsafe unhealthy and should be condemned.If you like cold…read moreshowers cockroaches in your bed and triping over the garbage in the middle of the night no hot water.We knew immediately we were in trouble as soon as we pulled into the property from the rundown entance gate and the junk scattered thoughout the property a old non functional hot tub greets you as you enter your room.The smell in the room was terrible.We slept the night in our car and immediately left in the morning.We tried to get a refund from this misrepresented place but we only received 366.00 out of our 1400.00 dollars If you like being robbed of your money and like a risky unhealthy amd un safe property.help yourself .big disappointment!worse experience ever.

A gorgeous and peaceful spot. Try to visit when you can benefit from local tranquility.read more

I'm told that the temple was visited by the Dalai Lama before he was the Dalai Lama…read more Up the road from the Ka'u Coffee Mill, a $5 donation will gain you entry into the temple. Let me qualify this review by saying that I didn't have $5 cash on me so I didn't go into the temple. Note to self - Next time, bring cash. I took a few shots of the exterior and hung around for a few minutes trying to absorb the serenity and perhaps take some of the good vibes with me.

I felt like the property was misrepresented by the listing on booking.com. I wasn't expecting a "5…read morestar experience" as listing stated and I don't mind staying in budget accomodations. But really felt mislead since booking.com stated "EVERY selection here includes private bathroom and shower." There was no private bathroom or shower. There were shared bathrooms and showers. I paid extra for a room with a "sea view" but I could not see the ocean. The woman checking us in said, "we ask you turn your lights off by 9pm." I'm all for saving electricity, even more so when on solar, but when paying for a room, I don't like having a 9pm bedtime. What if I wanted to stay up until 11pm reading a book? I understand and respect the concept of quite hours, but lights out is another story. They have a vegan kitchen and I can understand and respect that they don't want you to contaminate the food prep area with any meat/fish/eggs/dairy. But I found the no alcohol rule on the property to be overbearing when we are adults and paying guests. Perhaps we would like to enjoy a single beer on the sea view Lanai where you can't see the ocean? Hare Krishna propaganda on the nightstand as well. Our room didn't look like the pictures here. We were also supposed to spend the night in the "Yoga Hale" which was uncomfortably close to the 7am yoga class for us, and wouldn't have given us the choice to sleep in past 7am if we had wanted to. We decided not to stay the night. If you're looking for any sort of privacy, I would look elsewhere. I've been trying to get a refund through booking.com, but the property refuses to acknowledge their false advertising and booking.com is not accepting any liability. I would recommend spending the same or less amount of money somewhere else.

Incredible experience. A friend and I spent two nights in the Noni cabin. Basic and modest…read moreaccommodations. What makes this place so special are the incredible, lush surroundings, the peaceful tranquility, and the warm and welcoming staff. Come with a sense of adventure and great attitude and you will feel the spiritual energy. We enjoyed yoga every day guided by wonderful teachers, each sharing their own style. The food is clean and healthy, made with love. It was fun hearing everyone's story of why they were there. It's like a work study program. The Koki frogs are loud at night, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs. Thank you for sharing this beautiful gem. I will return someday!

This 10-day retreat was one of the most positive experiences I've ever had in my life. I went…read moreoriginally in support of my fiance's wishes to have a meditation retreat and entirely skeptical of the usefulness of 10 days in the forest without speaking. I could not have predicted what an amazing, enriching and lasting benefit it had on my own life. If you have ever wondered if it's worth the time. Yes. Unequivocally yes. Anicca. Hawaii Vipassana, you will find a new home in time.

I sat one 10 day meditation course and served a lot here. Vipassana mediation is the most valuable…read moreform of mediation I've ever come across..... so simple yet so profoundly effective. I love where it's located. I'm so thankful that the Hawaii Vipassana center is located on the Big Island and in such an amazing part of the island, otherwise I never would have been to this part of the world. It's an amazing atmosphere to meditate in and filled with some of the most amazing people I've ever met in my life.

If you are looking for an amazing guided meditation with chakra openings and Crystal singing bowls…read morethat will make you feel the true spirit of aloha, look no further. I wish I had found this studio sooner rather than my last day on the island. If I had, I would have gone back every day. So, I guess I'll just have to spread the good word here and make it my first stop the next time I'm on the big island.

It was surprising and certainly amazing to find this prayer wheel in a stupa just a block or so off…read morethe quaint main street in Paia. We were invited to offer our prayers and blessings while walking around the stupa clockwise, simultaneously releasing the prayers and blessings of others before as well. The wheel rang a bell with each complete turn, symbolic and also sobering. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you Maui Dharma Center.

Found an unexpected find in Paia, Maui. A place to listen to a calming chime as you walk through…read morethe temple. There was no one there to guide me. Place some money in the donation box in appreciation of letting people enter the temple.

Beautiful historic hotel lovingly preserved by awesome couple. Clean, serene…read more Only come here if you have respect for all things Hawaii history, and gently , carefully lived in spaces. Such a gem!! A continental breakfast is served downstairs in the breakfast room, the original lounge and Gathering Room of the hotel complete with original Hawaii style wood bar. Private rooms with private baths are available. Some of these rooms are upstairs with amazing ocean views! All things are simple and pared-down, so don't expect sound machines at the bedside, Golf Channel, multiple outlets for plugins, Etc. Free parking in the parking lot out front.

The bedding had a smell, it felt dirty. Every time I stay at a hotel…read moreI always check for bed bugs. Sure enough they were bed bugs, we booked 4 rooms, we didn't stay at that hotel. We left as soon as possible.