The Retreat

Breathing is the cornerstone of a yoga practice.  The most important rule in scuba diving is always breathe continuously.  The Dharma Dive and Flow retreat combines yoga with scuba to help you get more out of both activities.  Join us for a balanced week of yoga, scuba, meditation, nature therapy, rest, and camaraderie in Maui!

Yogis who are new to diving will be moved to hear the silence of their amplified breathing and feel the power of the breath/body connection when neutrally buoyant underwater.  By incorporating yoga into their predive routine, experienced divers will gain better air consumption and refined buoyancy control. Everyone will share in the meditation and mindfulness that comes with being totally present in a new environment and meeting the mesmerizingly beautiful animals, small and large, who are a part of our blue planet.

Retreat yoga classes will be held on the villa’s private deck overlooking the foothills of the west Maui mountains and Kaanapali Beach.  Practices will be a mixture of vigorous vinyasa flow, gentle vinyasa flow, restorative, and energizing pranayama. In every class students will be offered variations on postures so that the practice is appropriate to everyone.

We will dive Maui’s best dive sites from shore, and travel by boat to Lanai to explore the neighboring island’s unique underwater lava formations and stunning reefs.  Diving packages are customizable depending on your specific needs and certification level so that everyone can partake in the mind opening and heightened awareness that happens when adventuring in the ocean.  If you want to spend time in the ocean, but don’t want to scuba, you can join in on the ocean fun as a snorkeler and admire the colorful fish from the surface.

Beyond yoga and scuba diving we invite you to rejuvenate and reset by joining us on two nature therapy excursions.  One day we will adventure on a short seaside hike leading to the cliffside Olivine Pools where we will swim and have a picnic for the afternoon.  Another day we will travel upcountry to the breathtaking Ali’i Kula lavender farm, walk their gardens, visit their gift shop, and eat lunch at their cafe.  If you’re looking for even more adventure we can help arrange a surf lesson so you can spend some time topside playing in the waves.

There will be ample time for stillness, silence, reflection, and rest in the luxury villa as well.  We believe that the waters and landscapes of Maui, along with yoga and diving, will inspire you to slow down and soak in the aloha.  If you’d like to pamper yourself further, schedule an appointment with our in house healer and massage therapist to really unwind. Maui and the villa are your home away from home for the week and we want you leave with the serenity that comes from spending time living closer to the basic elements.

Most meals will be served family style and are included in the price of the retreat.  They will be prepared by our in house vegan chef using organic and local ingredients so that you nourish yourself from the inside out and outside in.  We will provide coffee and tea as well as various healthy refreshments throughout the day.

We are a small, service oriented, husband and wife owned retreat.  Please let us know if there are any customizations that can add to your experience.  We are flexible and are eager to help you get the most out of your holiday in Maui.