Spiritual & Wellness Classes, Sound Healing, and Ecstatic Gatherings on the Big Island

Why Spiritual & Wellness Feels Different on Hawaiʻi Island

Big Island scene

Ever stretched into crescent pose while the trade winds cooled your skin and ʻapapane sang from the ʻōhiʻa? That’s the Big Island way—practice woven right into the ʻāina. The scent of plumeria at sunset, the low roll of the Pacific, and a community that actually shows up for each other.

Here, wellness isn’t a trend—it’s a practice of belonging. From sweat-soaked hot yoga that sharpens your focus, to sound baths that feel like ocean waves inside your ribcage, to sober, barefoot ecstatic dances where you remember your joy—this island holds it all. With 30 upcoming happenings, you can drop in, tune in, and find your rhythm.

Top Upcoming Events (and why they’re special)

If you love learning and embodied practice, the island’s weekly classes are your anchor. The advanced 84 Asanas: Level 3 Hot Yoga at Blue Dragon Hot Yoga is the real deal—two hours of precision, heat, and presence that builds long-game strength and balance. Prefer an all-levels flow? Slide into weekend mode with Vinyasa Flow with Allowah — Friday Class at the breezy hale at Hawaiian Sanctuary.

Craving something more immersive? The island hums with ceremony and music this season. Let violin and live frequencies wash over you at Sound Healing with Creative Frequencies & Chris Murphy (Pre Bee Dance) at Hawaiian Sanctuary—a restorative reset before the dance. Say yes to deep feminine temple space at Embodying the Wombfire: Tantric New Moon Activation & Year-End Ritual at Mu Garden Sanctuary—a guided evening to clear heaviness and call your power home.

If your medicine is movement, feel the ground shake (in the best way) at Garden Temple Ecstatic Dance at the jungle-fringed Garden Temple, or join the community pulse at Ecstatic Dance with Leapin’ Lygress at Kalani. Prefer mantra and heart-openers? Drop into the glow of Winter Solstice Kirtan at Kalani Retreat—108 Gayatri and a vegetarian potluck under the palms at Kalani.

And for the longest night, there are two island-style solstice portals: ceremony-meets-concert at Winter Solstice: Return to the Light at Kalani, or a dusk-til-dawn, alcohol-free forest gathering at Winter Solstice Celebration (Alcohol-Free) at Secret location – Magical Forest (Orchid Land). Can you hear the drums yet?

Highlights: 5 don’t-miss picks

• ●Feel your edge (and your focus) at 84 Asanas: Level 3 Hot Yoga—the island’s most advanced weekly heat practice at Blue Dragon Hot Yoga.
• ●Catch a rare fusion of live violin and sound healing at Sound Healing with Creative Frequencies & Chris Murphy (Pre Bee Dance) at Hawaiian Sanctuary.
• ●Step into sacred women’s space at Embodying the Wombfire: Tantric New Moon Activation & Year-End Ritual at Mu Garden Sanctuary.
• ●Dance it all clean at Ecstatic Dance with Leapin’ Lygress at Kalani—yoga warm-up included.
• ●Sing your heart open at Winter Solstice Kirtan at Kalani Retreat—devotional chants and community potluck at Kalani.

Where the magic happens (key venues)

Blue Dragon Hot Yoga, Seaview (Pāhoa) Feel the heat sink into your bones while trade winds slip through the palms. Their classic 26&2 Sundays and the powerhouse 84 asanas series make this a homebase for serious practice.

Hawaiian Sanctuary, Pāhoa Open-air hale, birdsong, and a sweet mix of community classes and music medicine. Vinyasa flows, sound healing, even a Grow Room studio for Sunday sessions.

Kalani, Pāhoa Oceanside retreat vibes with dance, kirtan, meditation, and seasonal celebrations. Think barefoot lawns, big sky, and the Blue Moon Room for quiet practice.

Garden Temple A jungle clearing turned dance temple. Expect earthy floors, deep beats, and friendly faces. Shoes off, hearts on.

Mu Garden Sanctuary, Hilo A lush sanctuary for ceremonial women’s work and somatic release. Gentle, potent, beautifully held.

SPACE, Seaview Community arts hub where yin and restorative classes land softly—perfect for reset days.

Grow Room, Hawaiian Sanctuary A tucked-away studio for focused Sunday vinyasa—steady sequencing, clear cues, all aloha.

Insider knowledge (so you flow like a local)

• ●Hydrate before heat: For hot yoga, arrive well-hydrated and bring a large water bottle, mat, and a big towel. Electrolytes help in our humid, mauka-makai weather.
• ●Layers for open-air: Morning classes can start cool and warm quickly. Light layers are your friend.
• ●Cash for community vibes: Many sessions are sliding scale or donation-based—bring cash or a digital pay option.
• ●Dance floor etiquette: Ecstatic dances are typically sober, barefoot, and non-verbal on the dance floor. Consent culture is standard—eye contact first, ask before joining.
• ●Forest wisdom: Heading to an overnight forest gathering? Bring a headlamp, bug spray, closed-toe shoes, water, and warm layers for the 3 am chill.
• ●Cultural respect: E komo mai with aloha. Remove slippers where asked, arrive on time, and mahalo your facilitators.

Hawaii Island atmosphere

For different vibes (choose your own medicine)

First-timer friendly

• ●Try the steady rhythm of 26&2: Level 1 Hot Yoga (Sundays) at Blue Dragon Hot Yoga.
• ●Ease into flow at Vinyasa Flow with Allowah — Friday Class at Hawaiian Sanctuary.
• ●Ground your mind with Bodhisattva Meditation at Kalani.

Turn it up (regulars’ favorites)

• ●Chase mastery at 84 Asanas: Level 3 Hot Yoga.
• ●Move what words can’t at Garden Temple Ecstatic Dance or Ecstatic Dance with Leapin’ Lygress.

Budget-friendly

• ●$10 drop-in at Vinyasa Flow with Allowah — Friday Class.
• ●Sliding scale at Yoga with Jared at SPACE and Winter Solstice Kirtan at Kalani Retreat.
• ●Donations welcome at Bodhisattva Meditation.

Make it a moment

• ●Celebrate with music, ceremony, and community at Winter Solstice: Return to the Light at Kalani, or go all-night, alcohol-free at Winter Solstice Celebration (Alcohol-Free) in the Secret location – Magical Forest (Orchid Land).

Alternative modalities you’ll actually feel

• ●Sound healing: Live strings and tuned frequencies, like at the Creative Frequencies set with Chris Murphy, can support deep relaxation and nervous system downshift. Many find better sleep and a quiet mind after sessions.
• ●Ecstatic dance: A sober, consent-based container where free movement helps process stress and boost mood. Think natural endorphins and community connection.
• ●Mantra & kirtan: Repetitive chanting (Gayatri 108) has a way of settling the mind and opening the heart—great for ‘ohana nights and gentle resets.
• ●Heat-based practice: Structured hot yoga like 26&2 and advanced series can build focus, mobility, and resilience when you hydrate and pace well.

FAQ

Q: I’m new. Which classes are beginner-friendly? A: Start with 26&2: Level 1 Hot Yoga (Sundays) at Blue Dragon Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Flow with Allowah — Friday Class at Hawaiian Sanctuary, or Bodhisattva Meditation at Kalani.

Q: What should I bring to hot yoga? A: Big water bottle, yoga mat, large towel, and a change of clothes. Hydrate ahead and consider electrolytes. Arrive a few minutes early to acclimate.

Q: What’s the etiquette at ecstatic dance? A: It’s usually barefoot, substance-free, and non-verbal on the dance floor. Ask for consent before partnering. Bring water and an open heart.

Q: Are there sliding-scale or donation options? A: Yes—Bodhisattva Meditation welcomes donations, Yoga with Jared is sliding scale, and Winter Solstice Kirtan at Kalani Retreat offers $5–$25. Some dances list a contribution range.

Q: Is everything alcohol-free? A: Many wellness spaces are substance-free by design. The Winter Solstice Celebration (Alcohol-Free) is explicitly sober; always check each event page for details.

Q: Do I need to pre-register? A: Most of these are easy drop-ins. If capacity is limited or you’re unsure, open the event page for the latest details and arrive early.

See you in the circle

Whether you’re chanting under the palms, sweating it out in Seaview, or spiraling joy on a jungle dance floor, there’s a place for you here. Bring your water, your breath, and your best aloha. Hope to see you there—explore all Spiritual & Wellness events →