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classes such as Vinyasa yoga, prenatal yoga, and Iyengar, there are also periodic dance
classes which range from West African dance and belly dancing to modern jazz and ballet.
Massages can also be arranged by talking with the front desk staff. You can grab a bite on
most days at the One Love Café right next door.
Ashtanga Yoga Maui Mysore Style
(137 Hana Hwy., 808/463-7293,
www.mauimysorestyle.com
,
7:30am-9am Mon.-Fri.) is smack in the center of town in the
heart of all the action. Drop-in classes are $20/session, and a package of 10 sessions is
$140. No classes are offered on the days of the new and full moon.
For those who prefer to practice Taoist arts,
Maui Movement Arts
(808/268-7913,
www.mauimovementarts.com
)
in the Pa'ia Plaza offers a full range of classes on
everything from tai chi to Tiger qigong. Rates for drop-in classes are only $15 for classes
on Tao yoga, meditation sessions, and the foundations of qigong practices.
Ha'iku
For a full range of fitness activities,
Upcountry Fitness
(810 Kokomo Rd., 808/575-7334,
www.upcountryfitness.com
,
6am-9pm Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm weekends) is Ha'iku's go-to
spot for working up a sweat. In addition to the standard gym equipment, there are also
daily classes in everything from yoga and Pilates to belly dancing and fire dancing. Classes
are free for gym members. Inquire with the front desk staff about short-term membership
specials during your time on the island.
If you would rather practice yoga in a scenic retreat in the jungle, single-session classes
are offered for $17 at
Maya Yoga Studio
(808/268-9426,
www.mayayogastudio.com
)
, a
calming yoga center on a remote back road of Ha'iku not far from Twin Falls. For specific
directions it's best to either call or view the website, and since class schedules can some-
times be variable, it's best to inquire ahead of time.
Hana
Daily yoga classes are available at the
Travaasa Hana
hotel (5031 Hana Hwy., 808/
270-5290,
www.travaasa.com/hana
), although the classes are only for registered guests of
the hotel. If you're staying at the hotel, inquire with the concierge about the class schedule,
although most classes are usually in the early morning hours.
If you don't happen to be staying at the hotel, you can inquire about classes at
Ala
Kukui
(4224 Hana Hwy., 808/248-7841,
www.alakukui.org
)
, a nonprofit establishment
which uses a 12-acre Hana retreat to provide healing pursuits for those seeking personal
enlightenment and reflection. Special retreats have been arranged to bring returning U.S.
