I came to several classes over my two week $20 trial. The teachers are kind and very knowledgeable…read more I went to a Tuesday night relaxation class. I felt so much better after the positions we stretched in. On Saturday I went to the Pilates. I loved that class! Such a wonderful place to find your balance. For the Saturday class- get there early! It's a popular one for good reason!

Love this place! After years of working at the desk and wrecking my body, I am so happy to have…read morefound Balancing Monkey to help me work back to a place of balance. The teachers (Rachel and Vicky) are caring and take extra time to make sure the right progress is being made, all the while making me work! I hope to be attending classes here for a long time.

This is a wonderful studio that reliably delivers in every class I've been to so far. Their…read moreschedule is consistent with lots of types of classes, and their teachers are always very knowledgeable in their craft. YC is also incredibly supportive of all types of students who are interested in classes, from those who attend sporadically around their work schedule (me), to tweens/teens who want to seriously work on their yoga and mindfulness practices (my son). Thank you YC for being part of our community!

This is a wonderful studio! I got a 10-day pass while visiting family in Hilo. The class schedule…read morewas perfect for me, the instructors are excellent, the studio is beautiful and airy, and they have plenty of props available. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere even towards a short timer like me. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in town.

Where do I start. HiloYoga Shala is such a beautiful studio. Colee Garr has a created a sacred…read morespace that is artfully done with a simple altar and beautiful glass blown overhead lights and beautiful hardwood floors. It is conducive to a very spiritual practice. I think the Yoga Shala has the two best yoga teachers in Hilo I started with Saturday Ashatanga led classes with Colee once a week at 8 am, and immediately changed my work schedule so I can attend her morning Mysore classes. Colee is an amazing, extremely knowledgeable and beautiful teacher. I have been practicing yoga for over 13 years, and her cues and adjustments have significantly improved my strength, alignment and overall practice even more. I feel and noticed my body dramatically changed since her classes. Kristen Coyle's afternoon vinyasa classes are amazing. I so look forward to her classes. Friends think I am crazy for taking two classes a day, but I hate missing their classes. Kristen has spiritual message at the start of her class that really comes from her heart. She has amazing yoga sequences and no two classes ever feel the same. Sweaty and challenging, the class will keep you engaged and motivated. She never seems to have a bad day, always full of passion and so intuitive and caring in every class, and then..so blissful at end of class. I feel so blessed to have the Shala here in Hilo.

From Los Angeles and did a drop in class with Colee at Hilo Shala. Colee is so welcoming, lovely…read moreand inviting. It's a family run yoga business and feels so different than the power yoga classes in LA. I did a fundamentals class and it was perfect and exactly what I needed for tuning my body while on vacation. I will be back. Thanks Colee for the wonderful experience.

Fantastic yoga studio and teacher! I love this class! This…read moreis one of the top yoga streams flowing on the East side of the Big island.

KupuKupu is a darling new healing arts center in Pahoa. There are so many well being services…read moreoffered, it is worth checking out their website. I am so excited that this space is here, paving the way, as our little town grows more and more holistic!

A rare place - a welcoming community of spiritual people. This is a supportive place to deepen…read morespiritual practices and experience karma yoga (service) projects. The cost is very low to allow young people, especially, to stay for long periods. I've known Michael and Ann for many years, and I have always been deeply touched by the kindness and inclusivity they have for others. I saw a comment by someone else who wasn't happy about their experience. It doesn't match my experience and that of hundreds of others. But when you open your community and heart as wide as they do, all sorts of people come -- not all of them as open-hearted as others. This is a place to go deep into the Raja Yoga teachings of Yogananda, but all spiritual traditions are honored here. It's a place where people learn that service is joy. And it's a place where serious personal work takes place. It's a rare gift in this world to meet people like Michael and Ann. If you are travelling on the Big Island, try and stop by. This place is a hidden jewel. It's transformed the lives of many people in amazing ways. I especially recommend it for young people; but it's a gift for spiritual seekers of any age.

This was my 2nd visit to Polestar in 2 years. Both times…read moreI've found everyone there to be very warm & welcoming. The location is beautiful. They have created a paradise out of the jungle with manicured lawns and gardens, beehives, chickens with a big beautiful main house and various outbuildings. Due to it's rural location the night skies are ablaze with millions of stars. Polestar maintains a beautiful spiritual practice which is the heart of the community and centers their values and mission. Even so, everyone is welcome, even if they aren't a devotee. You can choose to participate as much or as little as you like in spiritual practices. Highly recommend as a place to rest, connect, recharge and get to meet some great folks.

This was the first time doing Bikram yoga in Hilo as I recently moved here. I must say I jumped…read moreright in with the 2 hour class. I did not think I'd make it the entire two hours but my intent was set on trying any ways. Needless to say, everyone was welcoming and the instructor was stern but great! I'll definitely go back, I was super happy by the end, great time, great energy. If you come to the Hilo side check them out, totally worth the money!

I've been to three hot yoga sessions. Basic 26&2 Sessions. I signed up for ongoing auto-pay…read moremembership. It's super affordable especially when you do yoga as much as I do. Francis and Shannon are amazing yoga guides. Their cues, their coaching, their encouragement are so appreciated. Especially calibrating where you are in your practice. You feel so good when you're done. Definitely kicks your butt (but in a good way.)

Jennifer Weinert nourishes students and teachers alike in the Heart of Purna Yoga, her beautiful…read morestudio in N. Hilo. Rainbows shine on Jennifers' advanced Purna Yoga wisdom and application (direct relationship with Founders(Aadil/Savitri~Alive and Shine,(Yoga Centers) Bellevue, WA.) Jennifer is a gem among much rubble in yoga studios. With precise yet safe instruction, she directs individuals to move beyond outer world straight into nourishing practice and joyful equanimity(all the while- from the world on a mat). My personal benefits increase. Highly recommended!

I stayed at Kalani for 11 nights. I rented a cottage with meals and activities, aka the Kalani…read moreExperience. Then I participated in a Yoga is for Every Body retreat. I walked to the meals from my cottage, and up to the pool almost daily. It was a beautiful and peaceful walk. I was concerned at first but my body quickly adapted. The meals were amazing. I had never experienced such a healthy and delicious cuisine. Most of it was locally-sourced and organic. They had lots of vegetarian options as well as vegan. That's not to say they didn't have wonderful desserts every night with dinner. I participated in several yoga classes. They have all kinds; fast, slow, Vinyasa, Yin, you name it. But they also have cultural classes on Lei making, hula dancing, salsa dancing, permaculture hikes and more. I was not bored for even a moment. If anything I needed to take a nap a couple times during the day for having been so active and busy. The people were friendly and helpful with lots of information about the locals and the community of Pahoa. They took us to Uncles market a local market/party every Wednesday night. If you have the option to do so I would also highly recommend staying at kailani for the Open Mic at least once it's fabulous. The pool is lovely but be fore-warned its clothing optional and there's a lot of nudity. There are lounge chairs to sit in and there's even a sauna area and changing rooms. I enjoyed two massage sessions while I was there. One was an apprentice massage which was just fine and very relaxing, the other was a Lumi Lumi Hawaiian massage which was amazing and different and just... quiet an experience. I would recommend it to anyone. I hope to return next summer on a sabbatical which is 30 days of participating in the community and it includes all of my lodging and meals and some massage work as well. It was hard to leave.

I didn't make for the E-dance or Holiday Festivities or New Years Festivities but I met some people…read morewho partook in them and expressed a good time. I went for a yoga class led by Marcia, 90 minutes flew by. There's places to stay, a store etc

Maya was a catalyst for my entry into a regular yoga practice! After taking classes with her on the…read moreBig Island I decided to join a studio here in California where I live. It has really changed my life. Maya's classes are challenging but she's always making sure everyone is practicing in a way that is right for their body. In addition to the physical aspect of the class, Maya teaches yoga of the mind that we all need to keep us centered and feeling more at peace. Mahalo, Maya, and hope to see you soon!

We visited the island last week from Los Angeles and booked Maya for a private session at our home…read more It was one of the highlights of our trip and was so delightful. A few in our group had only done yoga a couple of times and Maya was excellent with providing level appropriate modifications for everyone. I was also delighted that Maya incorporates a little bit of reiki body work/aromatherapy into the practice, so it was a lovely little "happy ending." We found Maya to be warm, very friendly and approachable Communication back and forth with Maya was excellent from the get-go. We all felt so relaxed and stronger after the practice. Also, 2 of our friends did a big dive that same afternoon and stated the yog helped them so much get through the dive, as they were well stretched and stronger. I highly recommend booking Maya if you are on the Big Island, she is a gem!!