What You'll Walk Away With
A Body That Feels Like Home
Through accessible, adaptable yoga, no experience required, you'll leave with a renewed sense of ease in your body and a practice you can actually return to, wherever you are.
A Calmer, More Regulated Nervous System
Rather than pushing through stress, you'll practice noticing and responding to it with more ease. The goal isn't to fix yourself. It's to leave with tools for staying grounded long after the retreat ends.
A Deeper Relationship
With Yourself
Somatic movement and embodied awareness help you notice what your body has been holding onto. You'll leave more attuned to your own sensations, needs, and signals. Not just relaxed, but genuinely more connected to yourself.
The Space
Hale Akua Garden Farm & Ecological Retreat Center is our home base for five nights, surrounded by tropical gardens and the natural beauty of Maui. The property offers a pool, communal gathering spaces, and rooms nestled into the landscape, giving you a place to fully unplug. The setting itself is part of the experience. It's a chance to step away from the pace of everyday life and spend several days closer to nature.
What's Included
Package includes
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Five nights at Hale Akua Garden Farm & Ecological Retreat Center
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Daily yoga and somatic movement practices
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Nervous system attunement and regulation exercises
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Restorative evening practices
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Daily coffee, tea, and snacks
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Daily brunch
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Communal dinners
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Spacious free time for rest and exploration
$1,900 (shared accomodation) an investment in rest, renewal, and the wild beauty of Maui.
Transportation and rental cars aren't included. You're welcome to rent your own car or coordinate rides with fellow retreat guests. Taxis are also available from the airport to the retreat site.
A Typical Day
at Wisdom
of the Whales
Early Morning
Coffee and tea, with light sustenance available for those who want something before practice.
Morning
A 90-minute practice combining yoga, somatic movement, and nervous system attunement. Accessible to all levels.
Late Morning
A nourishing communal brunch together as a group.
Afternoon
Yours to choose: drive the Road to Hana, relax at the beach, join an optional group excursion, or stay at Hale Akua and rest. No set itinerary, no pressure to participate in everything.
Evening
An unrushed communal dinner, followed by a restorative evening practice to help you unwind and integrate the day.
Getting There
A 5-Night Yoga & Somatic Retreat in Maui, January 11–16, 2027
The retreat takes place at Hale Akua Garden Farm & Ecological Retreat Center, tucked into the countryside of Maui. Arrival and departure details will be provided upon registration
Fly into Kahului Airport (OGG), then arrange your own transportation to Hale Akua. A rental car is recommended for exploring the island during your free time, but it isn't required if you're able to coordinate rides with other participants. Taxis are also available from the airport to the retreat site.
FAQ
Led by Armen Menechyan, Yoga Therapist & Somatic Practitioner
Armen Menechyan brings years of experience in yoga therapy, somatics, meditation, and nervous system attunement to every retreat he leads. His teaching is accessible, curious, and welcoming to all levels, whether you're new to yoga or deeply experienced. Armen has facilitated retreats in Spain, Mexico, the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, and Palm Springs, creating spaces for practice, connection, exploration, and rest. Wisdom of the Whales continues that work in Maui.
