Welcome to Ixchel Hawaii Yoga Retreat!  Join Athena Engelman and Rachelle Castillo on this yoga adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Come see the land of adventure, mystery and storytelling on the only Hawaiian Island that boasts and active volcano.  During your 5 nights/ 6 day adventure you will be treated to the surrounding beauty that is Ixchel.  We will be having 2 yoga classes every day in our gorgeous yoga studio with plenty of time for you to sit and contemplate or to go out and adventure.  Included with your yoga is an amazing array of local island food.  Since we are farmers we like to support other farmers by buying and growing locally.  With local fresh fruits and vegetables we will satisfy your cravings for the nourishing your body and your soul.  Around the property are plenty of places for you to relax, meditate, walk and read.  Take the time to breathe in the beauty that surrounds you. 

Where you will be staying…
Our retreaters will be staying in the work of art we call “The Jungalow”.  This is a two story structure with beds for up to 10 persons upstairs and downstairs to sleep comfortably.  This is a shared space retreat including shared bath.  We do have two private rooms available for an additional fee.  As a reminder, we are off the grid here at Ixchel Hawaii and are on solar power and generator.  Part of your experience at the retreat center will be learning about living in harmony with the surrounding land as well as letting go of your daily “necessities”.  The Jungalow has a large, bright lanai that brings the jungle to you.

Many adventures await you…
Adventuring around Ixchel, catching up on reading,  lounging in the hammock, setting an intention in the Fairy Grotto as well as various outings that may include a trip to Volcanos National Park and Kilauea Steam Vents, Queen Liliuokalani Park, downtown Hilo and Rainbow Falls.

Optional Activities…
Akaka Falls, Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkeling, Surf Lessons and board rental, Mountain Biking, Mauna Kea and Healing Massage.

Your Retreat Hosts...
Athena Engelman and Rachelle Castillo are both certified yoga teachers and trainers at the E-RYT500 level and have a special way of taking care of their students.   In 2005 Athena began hosting yoga retreats incorporating her love of travel, yoga and educating people about the joy of yoga while Rachelle utilizes her experience with massage therapy, body work and anatomy to help the student become aware of the body they live in and how to take care of it.  The two women met over 11 years ago and found they had a love of Hawaii, travel and yoga in common.  Ixchel Hawaii is the brainchild of Rachelle Castillo and throughout the years she has learned about cultivating the land with keeping the natural habitat intact.  In 2011 Athena moved to Hawaii as a partner in co-creating Ixchel Hawaii Retreats.

Contact Athena to Reserve your spot: athena@liveyouryoga.org  or 310-630-9399 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 310-630-9399 end_of_the_skype_highlighting