Day 1: Orientation (Art of Balance class - Sustenance and Security)
GREETING AND SNORKEL PRACTICE: We will meet amidst lush tropical gardens on the shores of Kona on legendary land once home of Hawaiian royalty. We will merge with the ocean, snorkeling together among fish and sea turtles, perfecting our snorkel skills and becoming comfortable in the ocean waters. Doug is the expert with beginners in swim assistance and is 100% successful in helping people with any fear of the ocean. We will begin the process of learning what true sustenance and security means (evening meeting).

Day 2: Dolphin swim (Art of Balance Class - Trust and Presence)
DOLPHIN BOAT EXCURSION: This will be the adventure of your life! If invited, we will glide among hundreds of wild dolphins, allowing them to model for us unconditional love and connection at the deepest levels. After a wonderful swim with the dolphins, we often travel out to meet the pilot whales, where we may have the opportunity of floating among them too! In the winter, the humpback whales visit Hawaii. We often encounter many of these majestic and wise beings on our way to the dolphins. (afternoon free). Learn real trust and how to live in the present moment in joy (evening meeting).

Day 3: Waipio Valley (Art of Balance class - Meaning and Creativity)
WAIPIO VALLEY: We will be immersed for hours in timeless splendor at the secluded, legendary black sand beach, nestled between dramatic cliffs and waterfalls 2000 feet high. We will allow this beauty of nature to inspire us as we get in touch with how we can create deeper meaning in our lives and open to our true creativity. (afternoon free). Learn about real freedom and the Circle of Love which brings deep compassion and grace into our lives (evening meeting).

Day 4: Optional dolphin swim OR free day until Hula at 3:30pm
(Art of Balance class - Joy and Spirituality)
HULA LESSONS AFTERNOON: Enjoy your morning with optional activities like dolphin swim, golf, scuba, snorkeling, shopping or just relax. Late afternoon hula lesson delightfully teaching you the true art of play and joyous letting go. Evening, learn about true acceptance and the joy of letting go. Come into the essence of being and touch your deep spirituality (evening meeting).

Day 5: Volcano tour
VOLCANO: Experience the dynamic nature of the earth where its primordial forces are still at work creating the newest land on the planet. Depending upon the lava flow, there may be an opportunity to view the red hot flowing lava up close - an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Throughout the summer of 2002, the lava has been visible and astounding. Evening free (you can choose the restaurant of your preferance).

Day 6: Dolphin swim
DOLPHIN BOAT EXCURSION AND HAWAIIAN LUAU: Morning time in ocean bliss while dolphins open us to ultimate joy (afternoon free). Joyous evening celebration enjoying an authentic, oceanside Hawaiian luau with island entertainment and traditional torch lighting ceremony. This is a fun and exciting celebration together as we are immersed in Polynesian delight! Drumming, hula and authentic native dress and dances will take you into a magical paradise world. A true and unforgetable celebration!

Day 7: Closing and check out
CLOSING: We will meet in the Royal Garden to share our joy and deep connection once again before leaving for home. Here we will have the opportunity to get clear about our intentions to live in essential joy and share our determination to stay the course of deep fulfillment. We will say Aloha, knowing that we will always be connected. Check out time is noon.

***We always follow the dolphins intentions and honor their home. Ninety five percent of the time, They will invite us in to swim with them, and due to their delightfully unpredictable behaviour, we cannot guarantee dolphin swims.