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!

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

Events & Workshops Calendar

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.

MANA MUSIC RETREAT 2026

JANUARY 21st – 22nd, 2026
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Join us for this epic 2 day musical immersion!

Within Hawai’i’s lush, tropical landscapes and the sounds of soothing ocean waves, this workshop is more than just an opportunity to learn—it’s a chance to connect with your spirit through your voice, ignite your passion for music and connect with a vibrant community of fellow creatives.

Instructors: Learn from renowned professional musicians, and performers at ManaFest, who will share their expertise and unique techniques, —you’ll have the opportunity to draw from their wealth of knowledge and insight as they help you to elevate your musical journey.
Inspiring Environment: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hawaii, where the sun, sea, and spirit of aloha will energize your creative flow.
Hands-On Experience: Engage in interactive sessions that cover everything from songwriting and performance to rhythm and sound healing, tailored for all skill levels.
Community Vibes: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your love for music, encouraging friendships and collaborations that can last a lifetime.

Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, explore new genres, or simply experience the joy of making music, this workshop is for you! Don’t miss this chance to transform your musical journey in paradise.

MANA FEST 2026

JANUARY 23rd – 25th, 2026

A celebration of music, culture & sacred connection.

Join us on the breathtaking coast of Hawai’i for Mana Fest 2026 – a soul-stirring gathering of heart-centered community, ritual, dance, music, and deep sacred connection. Immerse yourself in the living beauty of the islands as we celebrate the collective awakening through music, ecstatic movement, ritual, powerful sound, and ancestral wisdom. Experience transformational workshops, intentional gathering, Mana Marketplace, and vibrant performances that honor the spirit of aloha and the mana of this sacred land. Come as you are – leave renewed and inspired!

Class descriptions

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

AKASHIC RECORDS CIRCLE

Journey into the Akashic Records to discover and receive Divine Guidance. Discover Truth of Self, bringing harmony, balance and a deeper awareness into your life. Connect with Spirit and follow your heart in this group reading. You may be invited to ask a question.
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.
CIRCULAR BREATHING

Through circular breathing, we will enter an altered state of consciousness to awaken and restore old emotional patterns in the nervous system. Everything we have ever experienced is held within our cellular memory. Breathwork can help to access deeper realms within ourselves, and bring them to the surface of our consciousness, so they can be felt and released. This is a combination of biodynamic, body de-armoring, Osho- pulsation and emotional release breathwork. *Not recommended if you’re pregnant, have high blood pressure, have severe mental illness, or a recent injury. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask the facilitator before class.
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.
Crystal Sound Healing

Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. These bowls, crafted from pure quartz, produce resonant tones that promote relaxation, balance, and inner peace. This sonic experience heals the body on a cellular level and induces a state of deep meditation.
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.
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 every other Tuesday 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.
POWER VINYASA

A sequence for beginners to advanced students this Vinyasa flow incorporates ujjayi breathing techniques paired with a full body comprehensive Vinyasa flow to build and open the Bandhas or "locked parts" of ourselves. The class pairs a traditional vinyasa yoga practice and breathing with anatomical cues to provide educational strengthening and stretching for the mind, body and spirit.
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.
Sacred Sister Yoga

Step into a sanctuary of movement, breath, and sisterhood! This beginner-friendly, women’s-only class offers a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you can feel at home in your body. You’ll be guided through breathwork, gentle flows, mindful alignment, and Pilates inspired core strengthening exercises with options to modify.
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.
YOGA and Sound Fusion

Yoga and Sound Fusion with Nina uses a Hatha style to accommodate the student's needs. Sessions include breathwork, Yoga philosophy, all accessible poses, and sound therapy to transform into alignment. You can trust that this will be a compassionate, educational, and calm space for you to embrace your practice.
ZAZEN (SEATED) MEDITATION

Together we will sit and find guidance from the help of a teacher. As your journey progresses, you’ll find a greater sensitivity to your Higher Self. Class will begin with 5 to 10 minutes of instruction, followed by 20-25 minutes of silent meditation. $5 suggested donation warmly appreciated.

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!