Retreat to Hawaii next summer for a luxurious and enlivening Hawaii Yoga and Surf Adventure Retreat on the shores, waves, and beaches of Waikiki on Oahu.
Join international yoga and meditation teacher and mentor, Mary Susan Stults Sassone and soak up a week on retreat in one of the most stunning locales and beaches in Hawaii alongside a wonderful group of fellow adventurers, yoga and nature lovers, surfers, and travelers.
All levels of yoga students and surfers are welcome to join the retreat.
Come as you are and treat yourself to an island yoga and surfing retreat in Hawaii and return home feeling connected, refreshed, and joyful!
Together we'll enjoy a nourishing and salty retreat week and beachside stay at the luxurious, beautiful 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach in the heart of Waikiki.
Your host, Mary, teaches a knowledgeable, dynamic, refreshing, and compassionate alignment-based yoga practice that intelligently weaves together the traditions of Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, and Vinyasa as well as restorative yoga, and yin yoga.
Many describe her energy as contagious, finding her nurturing, wise, soulful, & patient style of teaching to be welcoming, transformative, & supportive to all.
We'll make the most of our days with daily yoga and meditation practices, surfing lessons and coaching for all levels on the iconic Waikiki waves and summer swells, art and creativity, time to relax and renew, and space to explore, thrive, and adventure.
Early Bird: Register by August 1st, 2023 and receive $400 off of your retreat tuition: $3999 + 8% taxes/fees per student
Regular Retreat Tuition: Register after August 1st, 2023: $4399 + 8% taxes/fees per student
***Remaining Retreat Tuition Due: 60 days prior to retreat or upon registration if within 60 days of retreat start date~
What's Included In This Package
7 nights accommodatio and lodging at the luxurious ‘Alohilani Resort and Hotel
Breakfast Each Day
Daily yoga classes
Daily meditation classes
Transportation during the retreat
Surf lessons with our instructors
Specialized workshops
Group excursions/activities/adventures
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Professional event photos
Welcome drink
Four Dinners
Wifi connection
Painting Workshop
Retreat Gift Bag
City and Island Exploration
Incredible Community
Beachfront Stay
What's Not Included In This Package
Some Meals (3 Dinners, Lunches, Alcohol, extras like dessert/additional appetizers)
Airport transfer
Travel insurance
+ 8% taxes/fees
Flights costs
Additional activities not included in the itinerary
Additional treatments
Visa fee
Food
Breakfast will be included each day as well as 4 dinners together.
What To Bring
A suggested packing list will be sent out to all attending in a retreat welcome email.
Travel Insurance Suggestions
It is suggested to purchase travel insurance to protet your trip in case of interuptions, etc.
How To Get There (Flights, Airport Transfers, Buses, Trains)
Fly into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu, and take a cab or uber to ‘Alohilani Resort and Hotel in Waikiki.
Yoga
We will be practicing a strong, dynamic, and compassionate yoga practice and flow marrying together the traditions of Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
We will slowly and mindfully weave our way through alignment-based practices each day taking time to workshop asanas and come-see-come-look moments giving students the opportunity to demo postures as we practice.
Expect longer holds, break-downs of alignment and postures, and a focus on the breath. Classes are appropriate for all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers. We ask students to be truly curious and expect to take a deep and joyful dive into the practice and their own inner ecology and wilderness.
We will be practicing guided Vipassana and Mindful Meditation during the retreat including breath meditations, heart meditations such as the Loving Kindness/Metta Meditations, and compassion meditations.
Art/Create
We will enjoy a more-free style art and painting workshop with acrylic paints.
Surfing
We will be heading out for surfing lessons with a local instructor during our retreat and will also have some free time to surf more or add additional lessons.
We will surf on the north shore most likely on Hanalei Bay, but swell dependent.
Waikiki is one of the most well-known spots and iconic spots on the island of Oahu and in Hawaii, and we'll enjoy plenty of surf time on friendly waves in warmer waters.
The waves will be wonderful for all levels of surfers from beginners to advanced. See you in Hawaii next March for an island week in the heart of Waikiki, xo
Retreating Benefits
A destination far away from home and close to nature
Restore your mind, body, and soul
Take some time to focus on you, your Yoga practice and your inner awareness
Take your practice to the next level
An amazing escape if you’re feeling stressed, tired, overworked, or just need a week to relax
A chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life
Return home at peace and feeling refreshed in your body
Be more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been
Get a rare opportunity to really unplug
Oahu
Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oʻahu certainly lives up to its name.
The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the majority of Hawaiʻi’s diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people.
It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering Oʻahu — from bustling city life to laidback surf towns — so enjoyable.
You'll find plenty of different options for exploring Oʻahu's different regions, the island's many activities, its eclectic restaurants, and accommodations.
Waikiki
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikīkī was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as "spouting waters," Waikīkī was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901.
Today, Waikīkī is Oʻahu’s main hotel and resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Along the main strip of Kalākaua Avenue, you'll find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, activities, and resorts.
Waikīkī is famous for its beaches and every hotel room is just two or three blocks away from the ocean (if it’s not directly on the beach). With Mount Lēʻahi (Lēʻahi Head) as your backdrop, the calm waters of Waikīkī are perfect for a surfing lesson.
In fact, legendary Hawaiian waterman Duke Kahanamoku grew up surfing the waves of Waikīkī. With other renowned Waikīkī Beach Boys, this Olympic gold medalist in swimming taught visitors how to surf at the turn of the century.
“Duke” was instrumental in sharing the values and sport of surfing to the world and came to be known and respected globally as “the father of modern surfing.”
Today, surf instructors in Waikīkī perpetuate Duke’s legacy by teaching visitors how to surf and canoe. The Duke Kahanamoku Statue, located on Waikīkī Beach, has become an iconic symbol of Waikīkī and the surf culture of Oʻahu.
But there’s more to Waikīkī than just the beach. Attractions of Waikīkī like the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikīkī Aquarium offer fun for the whole family.
You can learn about the history of Waikīkī by reading the surfboard markers along the Waikīkī Historical Trail. Among the various things to do, high-end boutiques, shops, and restaurants can be found all along Kalākaua and Kūhiō Avenues and at gathering places like the Royal Hawaiian Center, the Waikīkī Beach Walk, and the newly transformed International Market Place.
After the Waikīkī sunset, the fun continues with amazing nightlife and live music. Best of all, Waikīkī is within a half hour of a variety of Oʻahu attractions, including Pearl Harbor, ʻIolani Palace, the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a marine life conservation district.
Other notable points of interest nearby include Ala Moana Center (a massive outdoor shopping center), the local neighborhood of Kapahulu, and the arts district of Chinatown.
From Hawaiian royalty to Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine, Waikīkī continues to be an evolving expression of the ancient spirit of aloha. On these famous shores, the past and the future are uniting in fresh and surprising ways.
ʻALOHILANI – ANTICIPATED & UNSURPASSED
A Modern Oasis Offering A Refreshing Balance Of Energy And Relaxation In A Lively, Urban Location
The Waikiki resort hotel offers two restaurants conceived by internationally acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Every space has been envisioned by award-winning design firm, Rockwell Group. Fresh, welcoming and relaxing, it’s an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki.
“Oahu is a place where I have always had a great affinity for the island’s people and culture, and I consider it to be a home away from home.”
— CHEF MORIMOTO
Experience our open-air lobby and captivating 280,000 gallon Oceanarium unique to Honolulu resorts. The destination pool deck with private cabanas offers a saltwater infinity pool, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. With a location steps from Waikiki Beach, it’s where Hawaii vacations turn moments into memories
Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Lili’uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Ke’alohilani, meaning the royal brightness.
Welcome to a fresh perspective on resorts in Waikiki. ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.
Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is just 10 minutes drive away. The hotel is 35 minutes drive from Honolulu International Airport.
