Hawaii Retreat at Lumeria
With Larry and Jennifer
(and special guests)
December 14th - 18th
(On December 14th, we celebrate the Anniversary of what would have been BKS Iyengar's 108th Birthday)
What we are offering
Restore. Rejuvenate. Deepen your practice.
Join Jennifer and Larry Lopez, their family and special guests (more information
below) —on the lush and vibrant island of Maui, where the Hawaiian islands offer a chance to rejuvenate and enjoy the abundant beauty and power of nature.
This 4-night retreat, held December 14th - 18th, begins on the auspicious date that would have been BKS Iyengar's 108th birthday. It will take place at Lumeria Maui, a wellness sanctuary nestled in the hills above the North Shore, known for its farm-to-table food and its well-equipped yoga spaces. With beautiful gardens and ocean views (from the hills), Lumeria offers the ideal setting to rest, learn, and reconnect. It is also close to the lovely town of Paia.
This retreat is designed for those who have some background in Iyengar yoga and is open to all levels of practitioners. We do aim to allow each student to feel and be supported in a way that honors their individual needs, abilities, and growth, whilst taking the class on a journey inward through the practice of Yoga.
Each day includes a balance of practice, personal reflection, and spaciousness to enjoy Maui’s natural beauty and Lumeria's facilities.
You’re invited to join us for a retreat to dive deeper into the practice and to enjoy the powerful and restorative nature of Hawaii — an opportunity to nourish your body, deepen your practice, and experience the warmth of community in a little piece of paradise.
We are delighted to announce that we will be joined by our teacher, Ramanand Patel, who will be offering us some Dharma talks or conversations - come with your questions for Ramanand, and we will go from there into discussion of Yogic philosophy, the meaning of life, and anywhere else your questions and the topics lead us.
We also have our dear friend Shelly Napoleon, who is a Hawaii Native, joining us and offering a Hawaiian blessing to begin our time together. She will also be offering readings during our time together and telling stories about island life. See further details below.
Our plan for our days together
7.30 - 8.30/9 am: Awakening Asana with Larry
9 - 10 am: Breakfast
2 - 4.30 pm: Asana Class with Larry
5 pm: Dinner
7.30 - 8.30/9 pm: Restorative (sleep-enhancing) practice with Jennifer
Please note this could change if the needs of the group change. And we will add in some discussion times with Ramanand some days during our time together.
On the day of arrival, check-in is from 3 pm. We will meet at 4.30 pm for an orientation and circle together, and then have dinner at 5 pm with a light/gentle arrival class at 7.30 pm on the first evening.
✔ What’s Included:
4 nights of luxury accommodation at Lumeria Maui
Daily yoga and Asana sessions with Jennifer & Larry
Study of the Yoga Sūtras
Gourmet, locally-sourced meals (most dietary needs accommodated)
Time to rest, explore, swim, or enjoy optional excursions
❌ Not Included:
Airfare to/from Maui
Ground transportation to/from the retreat center
Optional excursions or spa treatments
🌟 Booking:
Double Occupancy Room –
$2,222 (Early bird, before October 15th)
$2,444 (Full Price) per person
Single Occupancy Room (limited availability) –
$2,999 (Early Bird, before October 15th)
$3,222 (Full Price)
Please reach out to inquire about availability or to request a roommate pairing.
To reserve your spot, a deposit of $500 is required.
Please make out a check to Larry and Jennifer Lopez or PayPal Jennifer.
$200 off for non-participants
And fill in this Google sign-up form:
We look forward to time away together.
Joining us in Hawaii...
We are delighted that our teacher, Ramanand (and Andrea), and our dear friend, who married us and is Hawaiian, will be joining us to make this retreat extra special with their presence. How special to be away together and enjoy the time relaxing and in the practice of Yoga.
Ramanand Patel:
When Ramanand was 12, his father introduced him to yoga philosophy and asana, and he learned early on to embrace yoga with a childlike joyousness and delight. In 1968, after coming across a few other yoga teachers, Ramanand became a student of Guruji, Yogacharya Shri B.K.S. Iyengar, who profoundly influenced the strength, discipline, deepening, understanding, confidence and enthusiasm of his asana and pranayama practice. Then in 1994 Ramanand intensified his pursuit of truth and knowledge by studying Vedanta philosophy under H.H. Swami Dayananda Saraswati. He also considers J. Krishnamurti to be a major influence on his thinking. Ramanand has also conducted several workshops in Yoga & Sound with his friend Pandit Mukesh Desai, a senior disciple of world-renowned Pandit Jasraj.
Shelly Napoleon
Joining us is Shelly Napoleon, who is a Hawaii Native and will lead us in a traditional Hawaiian blessing and talk about Island life with us during our time on Maui.
Shelly was born on the island of Oahu. I am a Keiki o Kaʻāina. She lives in Northern California, where she teaches tai chi for seniors, tells medicine stories, and works with sound as medicine.
