Whether it’s at the spa, fitness center or through place-based activities, resorts across Hawaiʻi are expanding their offerings to help guests explore unique wellness practices.
From utilizing state-of-the-art technology to tapping into traditional wisdom, guests can discover new ways to reconnect with themselves and the island’s natural surroundings.
1. Vibroacoustic Experience at SpaHalekūlani
Photo: Courtesy of Halekūlani
Spa guests are invited to explore the art of renewal at SpaHalekūlani. Tucked in a serene enclave of Waikīkī at the iconic Halekūlani, the spa is a tranquil haven where innovative tools are used with traditional practices. Alongside its restorative massage treatments, the spa offers one-on-one sessions with Dr. Elizabeth Maximum, who is a doctor of East Asian Medicine, an energy medicine practitioner and cosmology specialist. Dr. Maximum blends Eastern medicine with subtle energy work, astrology and environmental harmony to restore clarity, balance and embodied alignment. Guests can choose from a variety of sessions with Dr. Maximum, including celestial blueprint readings, energy alignment and chakra attunement, and crystal guidance with numerology.
Another highlight at the spa is its vibroacoustic experience. This treatment involves therapeutic sound waves to promote physical and emotional well-being. The acoustic and vibrational frequencies entrain the brainwaves for deep relaxation, stress relief and improved sleep quality. SpaHalekūlani offers a handful of programs that utilize music, tones and natural sounds to help guests reach a relaxed state of well-being.
For more information, visit halekulani.com.
2. Celestial Wellness at Prince Waikīkī
Leaning into celestial wellness, guests are welcome to join a cosmic journey at Prince Waikīkī for a skywatching experience led by a local astronomer from Stargazers of Hawaiʻi. Practicing mindfulness, the stargazing activity helps guests slow down and connect to nature. Depending on the night, you may spot planets, including Venus, Jupiter and Mercury, along with the Milky Way and its star clusters. You may even see the Hōkūleʻa star, also known as Arcturus.
For more information, visit princewaikiki.com.
3. Restorative Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay
Photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay, is an oceanfront oasis on the North Shore. Guests can enjoy a fitness center boasting beautiful ocean views as well as a dedicated movement studio. Fitness classes are offered daily in addition to specialty sessions, like a full moon crystal yoga class. During this grounding and mindful yoga practice, participants move through poses inspired by the lunar cycle. The goal is to honor the full moon while fostering balance, connection and renewal from within.
Guests can also relax at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay’s Nalu Spa. Surrounded by the island’s verdant beauty and the soothing waves of the North Shore, guests can enjoy restorative treatments in oceanside hale. Spa guests can choose from a variety of offerings, including treatments designed to enhance athletic performance, promote inner peace and help the body detoxify.
For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com.
Grace Maeda is the editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine.
