Spring Rhythms: Embodied Yoga Dance Intensive

Kalani Oceanside Resort, Big Island, Hawaii
With Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, and Lara McIntosh
March 18-23, 2013

We invite you to drink in some fun this winter! Join us for a new, dynamic collaboration where Melina’s Seasonal Vinyasa Ayurvedic insights, Chiara’s core-awakening style of yoga, and Lara’s Afro-infused Wassa Dance (Afro-infused blend of elemental movement) come together to nourish your body, lift your spirits, and shake your bootie to kick off the winter season. Melina, Chiara, and Lara each bring over 15 years of dedication to their practice, and together they will help you free up vitality and luminosity.

Seasonal Vinyasa describes Melina Meza’s artistic style of sequencing asana to match the rhythm of the seasons. In this winter workshop, Melina will offer new perspectives on how to incorporate yoga philosophy into your daily life, live and practice in harmony with the spring season, adapting dietary approaches, cleansing techniques, and lifestyle routines to be in synch with nature.

Chiara’sclass will focus on strengthening the core of the body and manifesting vital, grounding power—that which sustains you. It is only with a strong sense of stability and security in our physical and emotional core, that we can then begin to focus on finding more opening, freedom and joy in our yoga practice, both on and off the mat.

Inspired by music specially created for her unique dance style, Lara will help you explore rhythm and spirit to unlock your movement potential and inspire the dancer in you. In this unique collaboration, Lara brings her experience as a teacher, dancer, choreographer, performer, and devotee to Afro-Infused music and culture to Kalani Oceanside Retreat.

Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center is located in the district of Puna, which is on the southeast coast, surrounded by the mountains, jungle, sea and volcano — the natural elements give rise to the countless legends and myths within the Hawaiian Islands. Across the road from Kalani, dramatic lava cliffs which offer breath taking views of the sunrise, turtles, dolphins, whale watching and a short walk to the nearest black sand beach.

Nearby attractions include:

Natural black sand beach
Volcanoes National Park
Lava tube cave
Tidal pools for splashing and snorkeling
Natural steam baths
Bays for fishing and kayaking
Spectacular waterfalls
Ancient forest of lava tree molds
Botanical gardens

Included in the retreat

Daily meditation, asana and dance classes, plus anatomy workshops, Ayurvedic discussions, a spring vinyasa manual, accommodations and three delicious meals a day in paradise.

Retreat begins on Monday, March 18 at 5:00PM and ends on Saturday, March 23 at 1:30PM

Cost per person

coming soon…

#Registration

To reserve your space, send a $500 deposit to:
Melina Meza
Attn: Spring Rhythms Retreat
118 Echo Ave. #5
Oakland, CA 94611

Final balance or full payment du:

Your balance can be paid via check or Google checkout (please email Melina for your final invoice, 3% fee will be added to all credit card transactions).

Flight/Transportation Information

Fly into the Hilo Airport, Big Island (ITO)
Flights into the Kona side will require car rental…sorry no shuttles from Kona
Shuttles are available for an additional cost to and from Kalani.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds for cancellations within 6 weeks of your workshop (unless we can fill your space). No refunds will be made for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.