8 Day Women's Yoga, Meditation & Surf Adventure Retreat in Kauai, Hawaii

The retreat is based in Princeville on Kauai's North Shore, where the group stays in full houses and condos within walking distance of the beach. Each day starts with a yoga practice — a Hatha-style flow that draws on Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions, with workshopping of postures and a focus on alignment and breath. Mary keeps classes accessible for all levels, from beginners to teachers, and weaves in some restorative poses before a long savasana.

After brunch at the house, the afternoons vary. There are two surf lessons at Hanalei Bay with Titus Kinimaka's Surf School, on friendly waves that suit everyone from first-timers to experienced surfers. There's also a guided hike into Stone Dam Gardens with an option to swim in the river, a visit to a jungle sauna and ice bath, and a stop at a meditation stupa. One afternoon the group joins the Kauai Surfrider chapter for a net patrol and beach cleanup — a hands-on way to give back to the ocean.

Meditation is a thread through the week, with guided and silent Insight (Vipassana) sessions, plus journaling and an art/painting workshop. There's also a cacao and journaling evening using locally made cacao. The schedule leaves genuine gaps for free time — to read by the pool, walk to the beach, or take a drive to nearby Tunnels Beach or Ke'e Beach.

Mary moved to Kauai from Colorado in 2018 and has family ties to the island. She studied with Maty Ezraty for years and has been practising since 1991. Her teaching style is alignment-based, grounded, and warm — past guests describe her as gentle and tuned in to what each person needs. For anyone looking for a women's retreat that combines a real yoga and meditation practice with surf, nature, and a bit of community service, this is a solid pick.

What's included

- 7 nights' accommodation in shared or private lodging in Princeville, Kauai - Daily brunch at the retreat house - 2 dinners at the retreat house - Welcome drink (tropical green juice from Kauai Juice Co) - Welcome circle and introductions - Daily yoga classes and workshops with Mary - Guided and silent Insight Meditation sessions (4-5 sessions) - Journaling sessions and reflection (3 exercises) - Yoga Nidra practice - 2 surf lessons at Hanalei Bay with Titus Kinimaka's Surf School - Hike into Stone Dam Gardens (weather permitting) - Visit to Kauai Cure Sauna and Ice Bath - Stop at the Meditation Stupa in Moloa'a - Art/painting workshop - Cacao and journaling workshop - Group volunteering with Surfrider Kaua'i (net patrol and beach cleanup) - Curated retreat gift bag (local snacks, journal, lavender eye pillow, Turkish towel, etc.) - Transportation to group activities during the retreat - Retreat photos and access to photo folder - Retreat taxes and fees - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Lunches (except on the boat trip if added) - 5 dinners (most evenings) - Additional treatments - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Alcohol - Tips - Optional Napali Coast boating and snorkeling adventure ($325 + tip per person)