Month ~ Days ~ 2024?
4 nights & 3 days
Come join us on the beautiful island of Maui for a Tai' Chi Gung ~ Circle of Life ~ Nature Immersion Retreat.
We will be learning the original standing & breathing exercises, meditations
& an introduction to the Tai' Chi Gung form that were created by Lao Tzu,
who started the first lamasery in Tibet over 3300 years ago.
(Something here about the material we will be covering from the Circle of Life book, not sure how to word it yet)
Every day we will also be spending a lot of time in nature,
harmonizing with the 4 elements; earth, water, air and fire ~
walking in the forest, swimming in the ocean, and in the evenings meditating with fire.
Stay as guests in our home that is about 1400 elevation, in Haiku.
We will be learning the original standing & breathing exercises, meditations
& an introduction to the Tai' Chi Gung form that were created by Lao Tzu,
who started the first lamasery in Tibet over 3300 years ago.
(Something here about the material we will be covering from the Circle of Life book, not sure how to word it yet)
Every day we will also be spending a lot of time in nature,
harmonizing with the 4 elements; earth, water, air and fire ~
walking in the forest, swimming in the ocean, and in the evenings meditating with fire.
Stay as guests in our home that is about 1400 elevation, in Haiku.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Thursday Evening ~
6pm Meet and Greet and Introduction to Circle of Life. (Master Lama Rasaji & Master David, I thought it would be really wonderful to provide everyone with a 45 Day Challenge Bundle. And provide simple dream & writing journals. OR maybe better just the mala beads and dollar journals, depending on available funds and wanting to keep cost of retreat affordable)
9pm Quiet time begins and ends at 7am in the morning
Friday ~ Saturday ~ Sunday
Early morning Tea, Coffee available to make in your rooms.
7am Introduction to the Tai'Chi Gung Exercises ~ warm ups and 4 standing exercises
8am break
8:30 Light BREAKFAST~ see MENU below
9:30~11:30 Upcountry Forest Walk ~ Tai' Chi Gung walking/Tree meditating/Circle of Life Class (in the forest there's a clearing within the pines to hold class)
12:30~1:30 LUNCH ~ everything organic and locally grown as possible
(sample of a menu below, I've played chef before - I started a natural foods restaurant in 1980 and have prepared food for a few retreats & events that we hosted in our home & on island. I have a way of preparing foods for a variety of diets and can make it work for most everybody. I looooooove to cook. I think what we want to do is eat simple nourishing real food without indulging, lol. We can always offer a more cleansing retreat another time?)
1:30~2:00 Prepare and Depart for *Afternoon Island Exploration & Water Immersion
We will review the 4 standing exercises and introduce the intermediate exercises at the beach.
FRI~ North Shore Ocean Swim and Tai' Chi Gung, as a group we can decide to have dinner delivered to the beach or enjoy it in Paia town.
SAT~ South-Side Swim and Tai' Chi Gung, dinner~ local tacos in town.
SUN~ Whale season (nov-april)~ Catamaran Whale Watch, (may-oct)~ snorkle adventure local dinner on board or in town.
6:00 Circle of Life Class at home
7:00 FIRE and end with Meditations
9:00 Quiet time
*Depending on weather, morning and afternoon times out in nature may vary. For example, forest walk and beach times may switch. Good news is, on Maui we have 9 different climate zones and unless we are experiencing 'island-wide' weather, one can almost always find a non-rainy part of the island ;) Flexibility is essential. Every day we aim to immerse ourselves in nature ~ playing in water & cleansing with fire at night.
6pm Meet and Greet and Introduction to Circle of Life. (Master Lama Rasaji & Master David, I thought it would be really wonderful to provide everyone with a 45 Day Challenge Bundle. And provide simple dream & writing journals. OR maybe better just the mala beads and dollar journals, depending on available funds and wanting to keep cost of retreat affordable)
9pm Quiet time begins and ends at 7am in the morning
Friday ~ Saturday ~ Sunday
Early morning Tea, Coffee available to make in your rooms.
7am Introduction to the Tai'Chi Gung Exercises ~ warm ups and 4 standing exercises
8am break
8:30 Light BREAKFAST~ see MENU below
9:30~11:30 Upcountry Forest Walk ~ Tai' Chi Gung walking/Tree meditating/Circle of Life Class (in the forest there's a clearing within the pines to hold class)
12:30~1:30 LUNCH ~ everything organic and locally grown as possible
(sample of a menu below, I've played chef before - I started a natural foods restaurant in 1980 and have prepared food for a few retreats & events that we hosted in our home & on island. I have a way of preparing foods for a variety of diets and can make it work for most everybody. I looooooove to cook. I think what we want to do is eat simple nourishing real food without indulging, lol. We can always offer a more cleansing retreat another time?)
1:30~2:00 Prepare and Depart for *Afternoon Island Exploration & Water Immersion
We will review the 4 standing exercises and introduce the intermediate exercises at the beach.
FRI~ North Shore Ocean Swim and Tai' Chi Gung, as a group we can decide to have dinner delivered to the beach or enjoy it in Paia town.
SAT~ South-Side Swim and Tai' Chi Gung, dinner~ local tacos in town.
SUN~ Whale season (nov-april)~ Catamaran Whale Watch, (may-oct)~ snorkle adventure local dinner on board or in town.
6:00 Circle of Life Class at home
7:00 FIRE and end with Meditations
9:00 Quiet time
*Depending on weather, morning and afternoon times out in nature may vary. For example, forest walk and beach times may switch. Good news is, on Maui we have 9 different climate zones and unless we are experiencing 'island-wide' weather, one can almost always find a non-rainy part of the island ;) Flexibility is essential. Every day we aim to immerse ourselves in nature ~ playing in water & cleansing with fire at night.
MENU
Thursday Evening Snack
Fresh Fruit & Coconut Macadamia Nut Cream Pie (it's a meal in itself!)
Early morning Tea & Coffee, french press style, available to make in your rooms.
Light BREAKFAST
~ all organic smoothies ~
1. blueberries, protein powder, super greens blended in home-made macadamia nut milk
2. home grown seasonal fruits~ banana, mango, yogurt, protein powder, super greens
blended in home-made macadamia nut milk
3. if people would rather, can also offer a simple scrambled eggs and toast breakfast.
LUNCH
FRI
Chicken Veggie Soup OR Veggie Soup
Carrot Cashew Paté w/crackers
Cesar Salad
SAT
Cool Coconut Beet Soup
Myles' Amazing Maui Beef Burgers or Veggie Burgers
Mixed Greens Salad, balsamic or tahini dressing
SUN
Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup
Local organic greens w/tahini dressing
Steamed Veggies
AFTERNOON POWER SNACK
Leela's Chocolate Treats! made with cacao, almond butter, coconut oil, honey, bee pollen, super greens ~
made with specifically male or female chinese herbs
FRI/SAT/SUN DINNERS
these will take place enjoying our local restaurants
(Everyone will be responsible for covering their cost of dinner)
Fresh Fruit & Coconut Macadamia Nut Cream Pie (it's a meal in itself!)
Early morning Tea & Coffee, french press style, available to make in your rooms.
Light BREAKFAST
~ all organic smoothies ~
1. blueberries, protein powder, super greens blended in home-made macadamia nut milk
2. home grown seasonal fruits~ banana, mango, yogurt, protein powder, super greens
blended in home-made macadamia nut milk
3. if people would rather, can also offer a simple scrambled eggs and toast breakfast.
LUNCH
FRI
Chicken Veggie Soup OR Veggie Soup
Carrot Cashew Paté w/crackers
Cesar Salad
SAT
Cool Coconut Beet Soup
Myles' Amazing Maui Beef Burgers or Veggie Burgers
Mixed Greens Salad, balsamic or tahini dressing
SUN
Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup
Local organic greens w/tahini dressing
Steamed Veggies
AFTERNOON POWER SNACK
Leela's Chocolate Treats! made with cacao, almond butter, coconut oil, honey, bee pollen, super greens ~
made with specifically male or female chinese herbs
FRI/SAT/SUN DINNERS
these will take place enjoying our local restaurants
(Everyone will be responsible for covering their cost of dinner)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please bring a portable water container to bring on walks and excursions.
We have purified water at home to fill them.
At our elevation we don't need air conditioning or heating. We live close with nature.
Tho' the evenings can be cool & if we get cold, we put on socks & close the windows, lol.
You will need long pants and a sweater in the evenings outdoors.
We will supply beach towels and bedding.
As well as coffee & teas that you can make anytime in your rooms, breakfast, lunch and healthy treats.
Everyone will be responsible for the cost of boat excursion adventures & dinners in town.
Acupuncture and Massage available with additional charge.
We have purified water at home to fill them.
At our elevation we don't need air conditioning or heating. We live close with nature.
Tho' the evenings can be cool & if we get cold, we put on socks & close the windows, lol.
You will need long pants and a sweater in the evenings outdoors.
We will supply beach towels and bedding.
As well as coffee & teas that you can make anytime in your rooms, breakfast, lunch and healthy treats.
Everyone will be responsible for the cost of boat excursion adventures & dinners in town.
Acupuncture and Massage available with additional charge.
OUR HOME
Dining Room ~ Living Room
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2nd floor Apartment ~ 1 king bed, private bath, kitchenette
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