From Limitation to Freedom

Join Shanna Hughes and me for an intimate five-day meditation and yoga retreat at the beautiful Hamsa Bhuvan Sanctuary on the lush island of Kauai, Hawaii.

Nestled within a thousand acres of pristine natural beauty, Hamsa Bhuvan is a peaceful sanctuary surrounded by ancient trees, open landscapes, and sacred Hawaiian lands. Located on a historic estate preserve dating back to the 1860s, the property is home to some of Kauai's oldest Kukui trees and lies near an ancient Hawaiian temple site. The sanctuary itself was thoughtfully designed using the traditional Indian principles of Vastu Shastra, creating a beautiful and harmonious setting for meditation, reflection, and rest.

Drawing from the ancient teachings of Kashmir Shaivism, we will explore five ways in which we experience limitations in our everyday lives, through time, knowledge, desire, our ability to act, and the circumstances around us. Each day, we will explore one of these themes alongside selected practices from a collection of 112 meditation techniques, helping us move beyond simply understanding these teachings to experiencing them directly.

Our days will unfold gently through seated meditation, breath awareness, gentle yoga, Yoga Nidra, contemplation, and periods of silence, with plenty of unstructured time to rest, walk, and simply enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.
Rather than filling our days with activities, we will return again and again to the simplicity of practice, allowing the teachings to become a living experience.

An invitation to step away from doing and rediscover the freedom of simply being.
Space will be limited for this intimate retreat. Join our interest list to receive retreat details and registration information.

Schedule

Wednesday,  May 19th arrival 3:00 PM
Opening:  4:30–5:30 PM
Dinner:  6:00 PM
Evening Session:  7:30–9:00 PM

Thursday, Friday, Saturday / May 20, 21, 22
Session:  8:00–9:30 AM
Brunch: 10:00–11:30 AM
Session: 12:00–3:30 PM
Dinner:  5:00 PM
Evening Session: 7:30-9:00 PM

Sunday / May 23rd
Morning session 8-10
Brunch 10- 11
Check-out: 12 pm

Schedule subject to change. We've built in free time to explore both inside and outside.

Our Home for the Retreat
Linwood Retreat Center | Upper Roberts Creek

Surrounded by old-growth trees and gardens, Linwood offers us a beautiful place to slow down, settle in, and simply be.

The land itself becomes part of our practice: the trees, the quiet, the changing light, the elements, and the natural rhythms happening all around us. We’ll gather beside the great stone fireplace, share nourishing meals, practice together, move, rest, laugh, and allow ourselves to experience what is already here.

For these few days, Linwood becomes our home, a place to be together, just as we are.