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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Events 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.

SOUL HUNTING WITH SHOLA
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, 2025
FROM 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
As part of Puna Rising’s program titled “The Moveable Feast”, there are numerous workshops and events occurring across the Puna District. This is a a year-long celebration of community resilience, creativity, and collaboration in Puna. Their Mission is to empower Puna’s residents through economic development, social connection, and cultural preservation, laying the groundwork for a thriving community resource center, Puna Ola.
Our center is partnering with Puna Rising to host several of these workshops, including this event titled “Soul Hunting” with Shola. This event will take place from 6 pm – 8:30 pm on Saturday, June 14th in the Blue Moon Room. Participation is limited to 20 people so we recommend registering early using the link below.

Pelehonuamea Series Workshops: Ka Lua Pele
FRIDAY, JUNE 20th at 5:00 PM – ZOOM
SATURDAY, JUNE 21st at 7:00 AM – KA LUA PELE WORKSHOP
As part of Puna Rising’s program titled “The Moveable Feast”, there are numerous workshops and events occurring across the Puna District. This is a a year-long celebration of community resilience, creativity, and collaboration in Puna. Their Mission is to empower Puna’s residents through economic development, social connection, and cultural preservation, laying the groundwork for a thriving community resource center, Puna Ola.
Our center is partnering with Puna Rising to host several of these workshops, including the workshops titled “Pelehonuamea” taught by Kumu Leialoha Ilae-Kaleimamahu. The first workshop took place on May 31st at our center. For these upcoming workshops, there is an online zoom call on June 20th at 5:00 pm for one hour that will provide all the information needed for the session at Volcanoes National Park. The workshop the following day will start promptly at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st at the National Park. Participation is limited so we recommend registering early using the link below.

Summer Solstice Systemic Constellation Afternoon
SATURDAY, JUNE 21st
from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Free of charge!
Blue Moon Room
Whether you’ve walked the path of constellations before, or are stepping into this field for the very first time – you are warmly invited!
This powerful and immersive method opens up a space where you can meet yourself and observe the underlying patterns that shape your life. By bringing your inner images into the visible realm, we create a bridge between the physical and the subtle worlds – sending out intentional ripples that support healing and wholeness.
Not just for ourselves, but for the collective.
The radiant energy of the Summer Solstice will lend it’s magic, offering a powerful surge to whatever theme you bring into the circle.
This afternoon session is being offered free of charge to all participants. If you have any questions you can reach out to the facilitator Daniel on WhatsApp at +49 173 733 777 1.

The 24-Hour PUNA Play Festival
FRIDAY, JULY 18th & SATURDAY, JULY 19th – SIGN UP BY JULY 1st TO CREATE & COLLABORATE
SATURDAY, JULY 19th, 2025 – PERFORMANCE IN THE BLUE MOON ROOM
As part of Puna Rising’s program titled “The Moveable Feast”, there are numerous workshops and events occurring across the Puna District. This is a a year-long celebration of community resilience, creativity, and collaboration in Puna. Our center is partnering with Puna Rising to host several of these workshops and experiences, including the final play performance for The 24-Hour Puna Play Festival. Participation in the creation of the play is limited so we recommend registering early using the link below. Please note you must sign up to participate before July 1st. More details for how to join the event as an audience member will be added soon.
Puna Rising’s Moveable Feast invites YOU to join us in an immersive theatre experience… The 24-Hour PUNA Play Festival
Where creativity and community collide! More than just a theater event; the festival will be a celebration of stories that connect us, challenge us, and spark change.
In just 24 hours, participants will come together to create and perform new plays that reflect the raw creative power of our Puna community. We are inviting ANYONE with a passion for our community to join us. You do not need to be an experienced theatre artist to participate. We want to see storytellers of all backgrounds come together to reflect the diversity and vitality of Puna. The only requirements are collaboration and creativity. Learn more by following the sign up link below.
We hope to make the night of the performance a vibrant community celebration, showcasing your new plays alongside live music and local vendors. The event will be directed by Nathan Bonsall, a theatre artist with over 25 years of experience creating magic from community stages to Broadway. If you have any questions, please email Nathan. [email protected]
Class descriptions
Classes subject to change. View the weekly class schedule for the most up to date list.
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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.
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Blue Moon Dreaming: A Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Journey
Step into the ethereal realm of deep rest and sacred sound. Blue Moon Dreaming is a guided Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing journey designed to transport you beyond the waking mind into a state of profound stillness and inner illumination. Through the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," 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.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
This class covers one of the world’s best methods of self defense, the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Suitable for all ages and skill levels.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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COMMUNITY YOGA
Join our all-levels alignment based yoga class! A welcoming and uplifting practice designed for everyone, from beginners to seasoned yogis. This session blends mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle stretching to cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner calm.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 and learn about the abundant plant life in our thriving tropical lowland forest environment.
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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).
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Rejuvenating Yin Yoga
This is an all-levels class open to anyone. Students can expect a slower-paced class consisting of yoga asanas aimed at deepening and softening your body, mind, and breath. This class will include various yin yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
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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.
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SLOW FLOW 6-0 YOGA
This 60 minute seated and standing yoga flow class connects movement and breath through gentle sequences connected with breath.
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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.
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Temple Shake
A sultry and empowering dance journey blending twerk, belly dance, and sacred sensual movement to awaken your inner fire and shake off what no longer serves. Open to all bodies, all levels, and all spirits ready to play!
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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.
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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!