Hawaii Yoga Festival 2017

We are honored to welcome Kumu Hula Ali'i Kahuna Nui Ehulani to open Hawaii Yoga Festival with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony. Afterwards, relax and unwind at Inspiral Lounge, a celestial playground built to inspire the mind and soothe the soul.
Enjoy a community-centered space which offers traditional tea ceremony, massage therapists, and a live DJ providing a relaxed ambiance.

The Lounge is the perfect place to connect with others, enjoy yourself and find your bliss.

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Admission: Free for festival pass holders. Not open to non-passholders.

Hawai'i Yoga Festival is offering exclusive access to an awe-inspiring lava tour courtesy of our friends at Kapoho Kine. You'll depart Kalani Honua on Thursday, October 12th at 1 pm for a hike out to see the active 61g flow, followed by a scenic drive up to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park for a winery visit, barbecue dinner, and starlit view of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater. The tour returns to Kalani Honua around 9 pm, just in time to rest up for another day of activities!

What you need to know 
Red molten lava may not be seen and cannot be guaranteed, as volcanic activity changes in real time and cannot be predicted! While the hike itself is moderate, the climate conditions and uneven, rocky terrain can be unfamiliar - so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and a healthy sense of adventure. Expect moderate air temperatures at sea level with cooler temperatures at higher elevations in the park with occasional rain showers. Tours run rain or shine.

What to bring
Travel light, but make sure you have your camera, plenty of water, government issued ID, and method of payment. You'll want to wear comfortable clothes, shorts or pants, a light jacket or sweatshirt, sunglasses, and hat. Note: comfortable closed-toe shoes are required for this tour!   

How to sign up
To sign up for the lava tour, contact Laura@Kapohokine.com and mention Hawai'i Yoga Festival to get a special, discounted rate. The Lava Adventure costs $132.50 per person and includes dinner.

1:00 pm - 2:25 pm
"Since My Body Is Your Business" Storytelling by Kimberly Dark  
Kimberly Dark travels the world telling stories about the body in culture. Funny, insightful and engaging, the stories in this performance session have been published in decolonizingyoga.com, Ravishly, Everyday Feminism, etc.. Start laughing and thinking as you get ready for the panel discussion just following this special performance.

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Yoga and Social Justice: Building Conscious Community 
Join us for a panel discussion with four yogis who’ve been thinking and writing about conscious yoga culture for a long time. Kimberly Dark will facilitate the discussion with Beth Berila, Susanna Barkataki and Jessamyn Stanley, discussing topics such as how oppression prevents connection and interferes with ahimsa, connecting across differences, examining power, privilege and internalized oppression in our practice and in teaching, and how to create empowering yoga communities. There will be time for audience interaction as well. 


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Admission: Free for festival pass holders. Open to the public for $15 ($10 kama’āina). A valid Hawaii state-issued ID or driver’s license must be presented at festival check-in to receive kama’āina rates.

Embracing the future without losing sight of the past, OKA draws upon their indigenous connection to place and country to create their signature feel good Australian earth sound, an irresistible blend of influences spanning house, big beat, reggae-dub, Roots, Jazz and world music.

At the creative heart of the music is Stu Boga Fergie (aka DidgeriSTU) who connects you to earth with the deep subsonic pulse and resonance of his Yidaki (didgeridoo). He is the big man behind the electronic beats, keys & vocals inspired by his aboriginal heritage.

While sharing the the bill with the likes of Kiss, Santana, Sting, Burning Spear, Yothu Yindi, Beats Antiques, Fat Freddys Drop, Damian Marley and The Wailers, OKA have thrived at festivals throughout Australia, Asia & Nth America including Glastonbury (UK), Ozora (Hungry) & Boom Festival (Portugal), Montreal Jazz (CAN), Winnipeg Folk (CAN), Green Room Festival (JAP), Earthdance & Joshua Tree (CA), Kahala Aina (Hawaii), Fusion Festival (GERMANY) Bali Spirit (INDO) & Woodford Folk Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Splendour in the Grass (AUS) Sydney Opera House (AUS). In these arenas OKA has sent unsuspecting crowds into hypnotic frenzies, gaining them a strong reputation for their festival highlight standout performances.

A sound & force that touches the heart & connects the soul.

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Admission: Free for festival pass holders. A limited number of tickets will be sold to the public for $25 ($20 for kama'aina). Tickets can be purchased in person at Kalani Honua or Hale Aloha, or via phone at ​(808) 965-7828.

A valid Hawaii state-issued ID or driver’s license must be presented when purchasing tickets AND at the event door to receive kama’aina rates.

Kalani Ecstatic Dance is a celebration of life and dance in our open-air, oceanfront space. Join us for a community dance experience, Sunday morning "spirit time," and focused, compassionate presenters.

Arrival Set: 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Opening Circle: 11:00 AM
Closing Circle:12:30 PM

Admission: Free for festival pass holders. Open to the public. Suggested donations are $10 kama'āina, $15 regular.


Ecstatic Dance Guidelines:
- Move however you wish.
- No talking in the space.
- Respect yourself and one another.
- Ecstatic Dance is a drug and alcohol-free space.
- Please refrain from photos, video, and shoes and scents.
- Many people dance in their own space, and others share their space with another.
- To engage in a dance with someone, use sensitivity: are they open to sharing space with me? Mirror movements, offer a hand, brush by, make eye contact, and see and feel how they respond.
- If you would rather not dance with someone, or are ending a dance with someone, simply thank them by placing your hands in prayer at your heart in recognition.

Note: For safety and liability reasons, we are not able to accommodate children at Ecstatic Dance. If you do bring a child, that child must be accompanied by an adult at all times outside the dance space.