5-Day Ayurvedic Wellness Reset in Oahu, Hawaii

Hina Hale sits on the eastern shore of Oahu, where the white sand and rising sun meet the protection of the Ko'olau mountains. The property is small and unassuming—a welcoming home rather than a resort—with a private pool, a treatment room, a steam room, and a waterfall on the land. The intention is to unplug, and while WiFi is available, you're encouraged to treat your time here as a real respite from the modern world.

The program is structured but flexible. Each day includes a morning yoga and meditation session, a 90-minute Ayurvedic treatment, and an evening yoga nidra, but everything is adjusted to your needs. Jodie draws on her background in Ayurveda, depth psychotherapy, and yoga to offer a 'dynamic toolbox'—she listens for the details that might be overlooked and meets you where you are. No prior knowledge of Ayurveda is needed; just a willingness to slow down.

The Ayurvedic treatments are the heart of the experience. Abhyanga, a warm oil massage that feels more like being enveloped in oil than a typical massage, works to loosen deep-seated tension and support detoxification. Shirodhara, a steady stream of warm herbalized oil onto the forehead, is deeply calming for the mind. Swedana, a herbal steam or poultice treatment, helps the body sweat out impurities. All three are standard parts of the week, tailored to your dosha (constitution).

Meals are plant-based and sourced locally whenever possible, with a focus on what's in season in Hawaii. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all provided, and Sky, who guests describe as a 'fountain of kitchen knowledge,' brings a practical warmth to the cooking class where you'll learn to make these dishes at home. The food is simple, nourishing, and designed to support your body's own healing—not to restrict or starve you.

This is an intimate retreat, capped at four guests but usually hosting just one or two. That means you get genuine one-on-one time with your hosts, a personalized treatment plan, and the space to go as deep or as light as you need. It's an ideal introduction to Ayurveda, or a focused reset if you already know the tradition.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Group excursions/activities - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - Three 90-minute Ayurvedic treatments - Cooking class - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary