Women's Wellness Retreat  .  July 27th - 30th, 2017  .  Maui, HI

  • Attend Ayurvedic & Traditional Chinese Medicine Workshops on self care.
  • Explore meridian therapies using acupressure points, moxibustion, essential oils & the 5 elements.
  • Learn to eat for your body type and receive delicious, prepared organic food.
  • Participate in guided, gentle movement and meditation classes.
Receive Support, Rest & Peace of Mind on the Beautiful Island of Maui as you Connect with Nature and other Incredible Women.
Located at the Banyan Tree Retreat Center featuring a salt water pool and tropical garden grounds.
Your retreat will be led by Sesame Unlu, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Lala Naidu, specializing in Ayurvedic Nutrition and Yoga Nidra. Our intent is to empower women by coming together and sharing knowledge and tools from two of the world's major healing systems. We will dive into the energetic physiology of women, looking at the natural, hormonal and energetic shifts we experience as women and explore ways to create greater health, energy and balance. For many, the need and longing for community is strong - it is for us, and that is one of the reasons why we felt inspired to host a Women's Wellness Retreat on Maui. We hope to see you there.

Our four days together will be filled with inspiring lectures, hands on workshops and delicious organic meals. Shortly upon arrival to what is known as "Upcountry" Maui you will be welcomed with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and ceremony. Each afternoon you will also have some free time in between lectures and meals. You may wish to just relax and enjoy what the retreat center has to offer, receive a massage or go enjoy the many wonders of Maui.  The retreat center is centrally located making it easy to explore nearby waterfalls and beaches. 

Retreat Packages

  • $895 - Queen Bed - includes all classes, meals and lodging.
  • $795 - Twin Bed - includes all classes, meals and lodging.
  • $345 - No lodging - includes all classes and meals.
  • All rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.
  • All meals are vegetarian with vegan options.

SPACE IS LIMITED ~ RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
​Twin Beds - SOLD OUT!
​​Retreat Outline ​​
Thursday
3:30 pm ~ Welcoming Ceremony 
4:00 - 5:30 pm ~ Blessing & Hawaiian Chanting 
with Kumu Kapono Kamaunu
6:00 pm ~ Dinner​​
Friday 
7:30 am  ~ Light Breakfast
8:30 am ~ Morning Qi Cultivation Class
9:30 - 11:30 am ~ "Intro to Ayurveda & Elemental Body Types"
11:30 am ~ Brunch
Free time  
3:00 - 4:30 pm ~ "Ayurvedic Medicinal Food Workshop"
5:00 pm ~ Dinner
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ "Meridian Therapies to Balance the Elemental Body Types"
8:00 - 8:30 pm ~ Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation
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Saturday
7:30 am  ~ Light Breakfast
8:30 am ~ Morning Qi Cultivation Class
9:30 - 11:30 am ~ "Understanding the Woman's Energetic Physiology"
11:30 am ~ Brunch
Free time  
3:00 - 4:30 pm ~ "Meridian Therapies to Balance Hormones"
5:00 pm ~ Dinner
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ "Ayurvedic Self Care Rituals"
8:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Fire Ceremony
Sunday
7:30 am  ~ Light Breakfast
8:30 am ~ Morning Qi Cultivation Class
9:30 - 11:30 am ~ Closing Ceremony
​11:30 am ~ Brunch

Dr. Sesame Unlu, DAc.

Sesame Unlu is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine specializing in women's health. She is passionate about sharing the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine and helping women apply this wisdom to enhance their modern lives. Read more here.

Lala Naidu

Lala Naidu with Indian and Danish roots – is passionate about presenting Ayurveda, India's ancient healing system, in an approachable and practical way. Since 2003, Lala has worked with wellness – running nutrition-focused businesses in Los Angeles and Maui. She's a licensed bodyworker, health coach and yoga nidra facilitator. To find out more, please visit www.livnaloha.com

Kumu Kapono Kamaunu

Kapono Kamaunu has been teaching hula and performing for over 15 years. Together with his wife, they run Halau Manaiakalai, teaching hula in Maui and Japan. They also own and operate Na Kani o Hula, crafting traditional hula implements. We are honored to have Kapono join us Thursday evening for a welcoming ceremony, to share Hawaiian chanting and a blessing to initiate our weekend together.