Your ʻUkana (Luggage)
Planning your perfect Hawaiian wellness retreat
Written by a Retreat Planning Expert
Jade KawanuiSample Itineraries: Visualizing Your Wellness Journey
ʻUkana means luggage or baggage, and this section ensures you pack everything you need, both physically and mentally, for your journey. With your intention set, the final step is planning practical details.
To help you envision what your retreat could look like, here are three sample itineraries based on different goals and locations.
The greatest gift of wellness retreat is joy of surprise and self-discovery. Be open to new experiences, new people, and new perspectives.
Itinerary 1: 5-Day Luxury Rejuvenation at Sensei Lānaʻi
This itinerary is for travelers seeking data-driven, highly personalized wellness optimization in ultra-luxury setting.
Arrive on Lānaʻi and transfer to resort. Afternoon orientation with personal Sensei Guide, review health data and co-create personalized itinerary.
Private vinyasa yoga session, one-on-one nutrition consultation, 120-minute Thermal Body Mapping Experience in private spa hale.
Guided hike through Kōʻele's spiritual uplands, private mindset session, multi-course dinner at Sensei by Nobu.
Fitness assessment with exercise physiologist, free afternoon to explore island, sunset meditation session.
"My Plan" session with Sensei Guide, receive personalized "Guide to Growth" report for home integration.
Itinerary 2: 7-Day Traditional Healing & Yoga Immersion (Big Island)
This journey is for travelers seeking authentic, culturally rich experience blending yoga with traditional Hawaiian healing practices.
3-Day/3-Night Retreat Package with healing yoga, meditation, sound baths, and healthy meals in nature-focused setting.
Transfer to Hawaii Island Retreat on North Kohala coast. Walk sacred grounds and ancient valley trails to ocean.
Morning yoga overlooking valley, traditional Lomi Lomi massage at Maluhia eco-spa, farm-to-table dinner.
Day trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to witness creation's power and connect with volcano goddess energy.
Final sunrise meditation on cliffs overlooking Pacific, healthy breakfast, depart with renewed peace.
Sample Day: Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat (Kauai)
This schedule illustrates typical day of deep immersion in sound, movement, and nature on Garden Isle.
7:00 AM: Morning Tea & Silent Meditation
8:00 AM: Energizing Vinyasa Yoga Flow
9:30 AM: Plant-Based Community Breakfast
11:00 AM: Mindful Nature Excursion
1:30 PM: Lunch & Free Time for Reflection
5:00 PM: Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing
7:00 PM: Community Dinner Under Stars
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Your perfect Hawaiian wellness sanctuary is out there, ready to welcome you home to yourself.
ℹ️ Planning Essentials
- Best Booking: 2-3 months ahead
- Duration: 3-7 days optimal
- Budget: $200-$2000/day
- Season: Year-round
🧳 Packing Essentials
- Lightweight activewear
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Journal & pen
📅 Best Times to Visit
Hawaii's mild climate perfect anytime
April-May & September-November for fewer crowds
December-March for whale watching
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The Essential Hawaii Wellness Packing List
Packing for wellness retreat in Hawaii is about preparing for comfort, activity, and reflection.
Clothing Essentials
- • Lightweight, breathable activewear for yoga and fitness
- • Multiple swimsuits and rash guards/cover-ups
- • Comfortable shorts, t-shirts, and casual summer clothes
- • Light jacket, hoodie, or shawl for cooler evenings
- • Waterproof rain jacket for rainier areas
- • One nicer outfit for upscale resort dinners
Footwear & Protection
- • Flip-flops or sandals for everyday wear
- • Sturdy, well-broken-in hiking shoes
- • Water shoes for rocky coastlines
- • Reef-safe sunscreen (required by law)
- • Wide-brimmed hat and polarized sunglasses
- • Insect repellent for jungle areas
Wellness Essentials
- • Reusable water bottle for hydration
- • Personal journal and pen for reflections
- • Prescription medications (cannot be replaced)
- • Yoga mat (or rent locally)
- • Meditation cushion (optional)
- • Essential oils for aromatherapy
What NOT to Pack
- • Heavy clothing like jeans (unless visiting high altitudes)
- • Uncomfortable shoes or restrictive clothing
- • Pre-set expectations - be open to surprises
- • Sunscreens with oxybenzone or octinoxate (banned)
- • Too many gadgets - embrace digital detox
The True Souvenir
The true souvenir you'll bring home isn't a shell or t-shirt. It's renewed sense of balance, lighter heart, and deeper connection to yourself and the world around you. This is aloha spirit, a gift that continues giving long after you've left the islands.