Join Denise Druce and a fabulous bunch of fellow travelers for an experience like no other. November 27th – December 3rd.
We will root ourselves on the Big Island of Hawaii, a great place to get grounded. We will collaborate. We will renew and we will expand. Come home rooted, refreshed and restored, with your sights set on a powerful future.
Our time will be spent between learning and expanding our vision for the year ahead, and seeing the beauty of Hawaii. 20 CEUs will be provided for Yoga Alliance registered teachers.
Cost $2100 per person plus airfare (rooms are double occupancy-register with a friend)
Included in the price: 7 Days, 6 nights Accommodation, Transportation to and from the Kona airport, Yoga Classes and CEU Workshops, Delicious Breakfast and Dinner each day. Lunches will be on your own during mid-day free time, and we will arrange some optional sightseeing activities.
Muladhara: The Root Chakra
The base of our chakra system is Muladhara. When we are balanced here, we are grounded in self-care and body-care, we nourish ourselves well, we take care of Mother Earth, and our living spaces. The Hawaiian legend holds that intentions formed on Hawaii are greatly magnified because of the magical vortex energy of the island. Join us as we look deeply at what it means to be grounded in Resilience, Courage, Self-Knowledge, Community, and Presence. We will return home with a deeper connection to our lives. From this grounded place, anything is possible in 2020.
The Itinerary
Wednesday November 27
- Arrive in Kona (suggested arrival after 4pm)
- Shuttles will transport you to Royal Kona Resort
- 8pm Evening Lei and champagne reception
Thursday November 28-A Day of Gratitude
- 7-8:30am Buffet Breakfast
- 9am Morning Energetic Flow Yoga and Grounding Meditation
- 10am ‘Grounded in Strength’ Workshop
- 12 Noon Free Time
- 4:30pm Opening Circle
- 5pm Sunset Restorative Yoga and Meditation
- 6:30pm Gratitude Dinner at Kamana Kitchen
- 8pm Goddess Pele Fire Ceremony
Friday November 29
- 7-8:30am Buffet Breakfast
- 9am South Point/Vortex Excursion *pack snacks, this is a remote area
- Yoga, Meditation, ‘Grounded in Resilience’ Workshop and Ceremony at South Point
- 2pm depart South Point
- 5pm Sunset Yoga and Meditation (donation class taught by a local teacher)
- 6:30pm Dinner Fosters Kitchen
- Moonlight Manta Magic 7:30-11:30pm (Optional night snorkeling or diving with Manta Rays *additional cost $113+) Get up close with Hawaii’s graceful manta rays during this nighttime snorkel experience along the Kona coast with a small group. Watch these gentle giants as they swoop and dive for plankton just below the surface during their evening feeding. An on-board manta naturalist from the University of Hawaii adds unique insight into the creatures’ feeding habits and behavior, along with a Red Cross-certified lifeguard, ensure an informative and safe experience. Includes snacks, drinks, souvenir photos, and snorkel gear. Limited to 12 guests. Green-listed operator adheres to standards for sustainable tourism.
Saturday November 30
- 7-8am Buffet Breakfast
- 8:30 Depart for Peace Gardens
- 9am Morning Yoga and Walking Meditation at Paleaku Peace Gardens
- 10am-Noon ‘Grounded in Courage’ Activity
- Noon Free Time
- 5pm Restorative Yoga and Meditation with Nancy
- 7pm Dinner
Sunday December 1
- 7-8:30am Buffet Breakfast
- 9am Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 10am-12 Noon ‘Grounded in Self’ Activity
- 12 Noon Free Time
- 5pm Evening Gentle Yoga, Meditation with Harriett
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 8pm Drum Circle
Monday December 2
- 6am Sunrise Meditation and Morning Yoga
- 7am leave for Biking on Crater (*Optional: additional cost $174) OR Free Time
- 7-8:30am Buffet Breakfast
- 5pm Sunset Yoga and Meditation with Casey
- 6pm Dinner
- 7:30-9pm ‘Grounded in Community’ Activity
Tuesday December 3-Final Day
- 6:30am Sunrise Ceremony, Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 7:30-8:30am Buffet Breakfast
- 9-11am Closing Activity-‘Grounded in Presence’
- 11am Check Out and Free Time (we will have one hotel room for luggage and showers)
- Shuttles to Airport
Book now by making a non-refundable $500 deposit. The remainder will be due by midnight on November 1.
Upon receipt of your deposit you will be able to view upgrade options for the resort (See photos here)
We are staying right on the lava shoreline of Kailua Bay. We will enjoy sumptuous island cuisine with captivating ocean views. We will sip tropical cocktails poolside and soak up the sunshine. We will explore an active volcano and have the option to scuba dive and snorkel with manta rays. Kailua-Kona village is nearby for shopping, dining and exploration. You will have free time to indulge in an oceanfront massage at the spa.
All rooms are double occupancy.
We are staying on the west side of Hawaii, and will have options to visit more of the island during our stay.
***Yoga Alliance Registered Teachers…you will receive a certificate of completion and 25 CEUs.
Once you have made your deposit, you can contact Barbara at Suite Dreams Travel for help with booking airfare, individual rental car rates, additional activities or excursions. Please note: excursions subject to change based on availability at time of booking. You can reach Barbara by e-mail: barbara@suitedreamstravel.net or by phone (801)447-4322
The leader of your retreat is Denise Druce. 
Denise has led numerous retreats around the world. Her passion lies in bringing people together, forming community in a beautiful location, and making sure everyone returns home inspired to live a life elevated.
Denise is a Yoga Therapist with a Masters Degree in Public Health. She is a Yoga Alliance E-RYT500, and is the director of yoga teacher training at Yoga Assets, which has certified over 600 amazing yoga teachers. Her non-profit Yoga Forward is “taking yoga where it isn’t” including prisons, schools, shelters, and shopping malls.