Calendar

Weekly class calendar

View or download this week’s Monday through Sunday schedule of classes at Kalani. Class descriptions can be found by scrolling below.

Class pricing is determined by and paid directly to teachers unless otherwise mentioned. We’re thrilled to offer these partnership opportunities with local teachers. Thank you for choosing to learn and grow with us!

Events & Workshops

ECSTATIC DANCE

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Rise and shine with us every Sunday morning at the mothership of the dance that changed the world! Ecstatic Dance at Kalani created the template for this worldwide phenomenon of weekly community dances held as ritual dance experience. A beloved modern tradition that transformed our local community and the lives of thousands of dancers from around the globe.

Each Sunday opens with an invigorating yoga warm up led by Megan Yogini. Next we flow into the opening circle, and then a two and a half hour classic Ecstatic Dance, and then closing circle.

Our Sunday dances have long been the heartbeat of the Big Island dance scene; a rhythmic pulse of expression and connection. An outlet for the body, mind and spirit, the container is held to safely move through all levels of emotional release. Let’s dance our prayers together!

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE & HULA SERIES

Our center is proud to partner with Hua ʻĀina and Kumu Leialoha Ilae-Kaleimamahu for these Hawaiian cultural class series, including Hula and Hawaiian Language, hosted on the lands of Ke’eke’e (where Kalani Retreat Center resides). These series each offer a unique opportunity to connect with Hawaiian culture and enrich your experience on the Hawaiian islands.

If you would like to register for future Beginner Hula classes or future Hawaiian Language classes, please select the reach out to our team at [email protected] as a minimum of 8 students must be reached per class.

Prospective students can learn more by following the links below and contacting our team to be put on a mailing list for these specific class updates.

ROY DAHAN LIVE AT KALANI

SATURDAY, JULY 18th, 2026
FROM 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Suggested Donation of $15 – $35

Puna neighbor, singer-songwriter & piano composer Roy Dahan presents an evening of music, tunes & special guests.

Advanced registration required. Please register for free using the link below. Tickets have a suggested donation ranging from $15 – $35 per person.

Roy Dahan is a singer-songwriter, piano composer, and producer. His debut album, Some of This Life, was released in 2011 to critical and public praise. Two singles, “Does Anyone Know” and “State of Mind,” received wide radio airplay upon release. His other albums include The Man in My Head (2013), Through The Woods (2016), and Roy’s Piano Tunes (2023). Dahan has toured and performed across Europe and the U.S. His music has been described as “tough to explain but easy to love.” Dahan is now based in Puna, Hawaiʻi.

Explore Roy’s music on Spotify or Apple Music or Youtube.

SUFI WHIRLING SPACE WORKSHOP with Anna Whirling & Dervish Aziz

MONDAY, JULY 27th, 2026
FROM 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Tickets from $35 – $55

Learn the practice of Sufi whirling, using body movements and chanting to open the heart. In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning the practice of Sufi whirling. This is a physical practice that uses body movements and chanting to open the heart, and experience the Unity of Love in the human body. This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come with an open heart, comfortable clothing, and socks.

*Aziz Abbatiello* was raised in an American Mevlevi family and has followed the Sufi path from an early age. He was initiated as a Semazen in 1996 and has participated in Sema ceremonies with Sufi communities throughout the United States and internationally. He is a member of the internationally renowned qawwali ensemble Fanna-Fi-Allah. Through music and whirling, Aziz is dedicated to preserving and sharing the living traditions of Sufism.

*Anna Whirling* is a Ukrainian-born Semazen, whirling artist, and teacher based in California. She has devoted more than 20 years to the art of whirling, embracing it as a path of spiritual practice, healing, and devotion. She teaches Sufi whirling and supports the Mevlevi tradition in the Bay Area through practice and community. Anna is the creator of Whirling for Peace, a performance dedicated to harmony, love, and unity.

Our social media:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dervishaziz &
https://www.instagram.com/annawhirling/
YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@annawhirling

Open Mic Night

FIRST TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH
HALE ALOHA LANAI
NEXT DATE: TBD
FROM 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Visit the Hale Aloha lanai the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm to experience the rich local artistry of Puna or offer your song, dance, comedy or other talent to the audience. This is event is free for all attendees from our surrounding community. The Hale Aloha shop will be open during this time and has a variety of drinks and snacks available for purchase while you enjoy the atmosphere and acts. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the arts with you!

Class descriptions

Classes subject to change. View the weekly class schedule for the most up to date list.

BALLROOM DANCING

Kai is excited to offer a Ballroom class, where we’ll explore the beauty and elegance of Smooth dance styles like Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and the playful Rhythm dances of ChaCha, Rumba, Swing. In this class we will also learn some sexy and energetic Latin dances including Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. This class is crafted for beginners, offering a welcoming space to grow your confidence and experience the joy of dancing with a partner, while also providing a path to continue developing your dance skills as your journey unfolds. This class is open for anyone if you're coming alone, with a spouse, or a friend. This is a space where we will all get to practice dancing with a partner. Dancing is a healthy and fulfilling way to express yourself and engage with others in the community. Kai is eager to share their love of dance with all of you. Together, we'll cultivate a supportive environment where everyone can enjoy the personal and social benefits of dancing. Let's bring some more fun into our lives through the art of dance!
Blue Moon Dreaming & Sound Healing Journey

Step into the ethereal realm of deep rest and sacred sound. Blue Moon Dreaming is a guided Sound Healing journey designed to transport you beyond the waking mind into a state of profound stillness and inner illumination. You will be gently led into a liminal space between waking and dreaming—a place where intention, intuition, and healing unfold naturally. As your body rests in stillness, a soundscape of crystal singing bowls, chimes, gong and vibrational instruments will wash over you, supporting nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deep energetic renewal. No experience needed—just come as you are, and prepare to dream.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

This class covers one of the world’s best methods of self defense, the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This practice is suitable for all ages and skill levels, though please check the class title for which classes are geared more towards adults and which classes are geared towards children.
BUDDHI YOGA

Buddhi is a high energy practice that encourages individuals to push through perceived limitations and transcend into personal power and freedom. Buddhi combines energetic yoga techniques, focused breathwork and advanced body movements fused with explosive music in an upward momentum that connects the body with mind and spirit. Whatever your fitness or spiritual goals, Buddhi will help you to find and achieve ultimate health and spiritual wealth, and attain empowerment and oneness for total well being.
COMMUNITY LAULIMA

“Many hands make light work” is the intention behind our Laulima work parties! Learn and share new skills in a fun collaborative setting by participating in lively projects that nurture the land and community.
CONTACT IMPROV

This unique dance class involves a one hour of instruction followed by a half hour jam putting into practice what you've learned. It combines elements of continuum, partner acro, and contact improvisation. Facilitated by Lilia, a teacher of aerial arts, partner acrobatics, contact improv on land and under water. She is also the founder of Dolphin Dance and Quantum Leap Healing, as well as being a licensed massage therapist and aquatic bodywork instructor and therapist. To learn more you're welcome to call Lilia at (808) 938 - 1847 or visit www.aquaticdance.com.
CORE VINYASA

Move with the breath and strengthen your core! This class begins with some gentle seated stretches and sun salutations to get the blood flowing, followed by standing asanas (postures), and Pilates inspired exercises to strengthen the core. Modifications will be given for the beginning student and advanced options will be provided for the more experienced yogi.
ECSTATIC DANCE

Ecstatic Dance is a celebration of life, music and personal expression through free form movement and dance. Kalani is recognized as the birthplace of this community ritual and continues to serve as an inspiration for other ecstatic dance communities worldwide. Join us weekly for music by live DJs and artists as a practice of embodiment and positive energy to begin your week.
GARDEN CLUB

Get your hands dirty! Learn and share new gardening skills in a fun collaborative setting by participating in projects that mālama the ʻāina (care for, honor and serve the land) within the community gardens and agricultural grounds of our center. Come prepared for engaging with the outdoor elements with good shoes and sun protection, and learn about the abundant plant life in our thriving tropical lowland forest environment.

GENTLE KUNDALINI YOGA FOR EVERYBODY

Stepping beyond postures and flexibility, Kundalini deepens your practice through breath, movement, sound, and meditation — awakening the energy already within you. We move gently and intentionally — Just you, your breath, and a space to soften and come home to yourself. Why not try? Come as you are. Leave a little lighter.
HEART CIRCLE

We come together to “Talk Story”, to share our life experience, share on Relationships, and what we’re working on or releasing. Prompt: “What do you want to experience?” Format modeled after the ancient Native practice of Council. “Way of Council” a book and practice taught by Jack Zimmerman, originally gifted through our Elder Grandpa Wallace BlackElk. We set an Altar in the middle (each bringing one item if you wish), and we will have an opening intention stated. We hold the Talking Stick when we share, and pass it in Sun Direction to the next soul (No cross talk or responding). 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.
HOLISTIC MOVEMENT

Holistic Movement is a multidimensional embodiment practice developed by Olha Amanita after a lifetime of exploration in dance, energy, and sacred geometry. Drawing from ancient Egyptian movement technologies, this method helps rewire the nervous system, shift internal patterns, and awaken new pathways for expression, awareness, and vitality. Each session invites participants to break free from habitual patterns—physically, mentally, and energetically—while reconnecting with the deeper intelligence of the body. By merging movement with breath, ritual, and presence, Holistic Movement becomes a portal for healing, creativity, and personal transformation.
LAUHALA WEAVING

As with all his artistic endeavors, including painting, building surfboards and woodworking, Roy Ruiz has been weaving lauhala as a means to connect to Puna and its indigenous culture. Under the tutelage of Kumu Lynda Saffery, he has been practicing this Polynesian craft for almost 20 years and was encouraged to take on the role of being an alaka’i (guide) to future weavers. In this class, students will learn Hawaiian protocol (chanting), gathering and preparation of materials, weaving terminology in ʻŌlelo Hawai’i and a beginner’s project of an apo lima (bracelet or arm band).
OPEN MIC NIGHT

Visit the Hale Aloha lanai the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm to experience the rich local artistry of Puna or offer your song, dance, comedy or other talent to the audience. This is event is free for all attendees from our surrounding community. The Hale Aloha shop will be open during this time and has a variety of drinks and snacks available for purchase while you enjoy the atmosphere and acts. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the arts with you!
PARTNER ACRO

This class guides students through poses that highlight strength and balance, while building skills for how to safely and collaboratively blend yoga and acrobatics with a partner.
ROOTS OF YOGA

Integrate the mind/body through a creative, smooth-flowing sequence of asana combined with conscious breathing. Yoga philosophy is seamlessly woven throughout each class. Rooted in 30 years of teaching, Marcia takes the ancient tradition of Hatha Yoga into a transformative, healing yoga practice. Classes are accompanied by inspiring recorded music. All levels welcome. Students can learn more at marciayoga.com.
SLOW FLOW 6-0 YOGA

This 60 minute seated and standing yoga flow class connects movement and breath through gentle sequences connected with breath.
SOUND ALCHEMY INTEGRATION

A dharmic gathering weaving sound, mantra, voice, and community. 4:00 pm Sound Healing - relax and open into our heart space. 4:30 pm Gayatri Mantra / Sacred chanting. 5:00 pm Kirtan - embodied call-and-response community singing where our voices rise in devotion, connection, and celebration. 5:30 pm Voice Activation - opening our voices and aligning our hearts and minds into resonance. 6:00 pm Community Circle, potluck, sharing. Suggested donation $2 - $222.

Learning from home today?

DISCOVER the Plants and Animals IN OUR AREA

Follow the first link below to explore Kalani’s surrounding environment and the myriad of plants and animals that share the ʻāina (land) with us.

Select the second link to download our free Plant Bingo packet and practice identifying plants on our campus or in any Hawai’i island neighborhood through this fun educational game.

GROW RESILIENCE: FREE COMMUNITY CLASS SERIES

CURRENTLY CLOSED SERIES
FREE RECORDED PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE

This particular series of free classes have closed for now, though you’re welcome to learn more about these classes and access educational material by visiting kalani.com/grow-resilience.

This series was made available to the public every other Tuesday from April to September, 2023. Classes focused on topics such as growing your own food, the significance of native crops and canoe species, and methods for more sustainable living. These classes were free for all attendees and made possible through partnerships with Vibrant Hawai’i and other community organizations. Learn more about our speaker schedule and find links to recorded sessions by following the link below. We look forward to cultivating a more resilient community with you!

Looking for a retreat?

Explore our selection of multi-day retreats and programs—from yoga retreats to writing and improv workshops—available throughout the year.