Awake Goddess

Transform at Awake Goddess Retreat. Yoga, Ayurveda & Personalized Training on the Big Island & Beyond Look no further than Awake Goddess Retreats.

Are you looking for a transformative retreat experience that will revitalize your soul? Our unique specialties set us apart from the rest, offering a supportive and transformative environment that will help you reach your fullest potential. Located on the breathtaking Big Island of Hawaii, our retreats are a reflection of the vulnerability and openness to deep work that is fostered by the volcanic island we call home. Our community of kindred spirits is not only welcoming, but also dedicated to helping you disconnect from the stresses of daily life and focus on your inner self. We are proud of the farm we run, which offers stunning views that allow you to reconnect with nature and breathe in the fresh air. At our retreats, we offer a range of specialties, including yoga, Ayurveda, and personalized training, to help you revitalize your soul. With over 20 years of experience, our team is committed to providing you with the tools and guidance you need to reach your personal goals. One of our favorite venues is the Gingerhill Farm Retreat, situated on the Big Island close to some of the most popular dolphin beaches, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and experience the healing power of the ocean. At Gingerhill Farm Retreat, you will find a peaceful and tranquil environment, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views. Our retreats take place in a spacious and comfortable setting, designed to help you unwind and connect with yourself on a deeper level. We also offer retreats in other locations around the world, carefully selected to provide a unique and unforgettable experience. From the serene beaches of Brazil to the majestic mountains of Peru, we are committed to creating an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Contact us today at bodhideviwellness@gmail.com to learn more about our upcoming retreats and discover your next adventure with Awake Goddess Retreats.

02/22/2026

Choosing Brazil to give birth to Koa was choosing to be held.

It was choosing to be surrounded by my support system, my family, the people who know my heart, who could hold me as I crossed this sacred threshold into motherhood.

Birth is not only the arrival of a baby. It is the rebirth of a woman. And I knew I wanted to walk through that portal in a place where love lives in every corner, where care is natural, where I would never feel alone.

In Brazil, Koa was welcomed not just by me, but by my family and my friends. By arms ready to hold him, voices ready to sing to him, and hearts already deeply connected to his existence.

There is something deeply powerful about bringing life into the world where you, too, were once held. Where your nervous system recognizes safety. Where your soul can soften.

Brazil gave me the gift of presence. Of family. Of belonging. Of being supported so I could fully open and welcome my son.

We will return to Hawai‘i as soon as I feel ready, back to the home I consciously chose, carrying with us the strength, love, and grounding that Brazil has given us.

Koa was born surrounded by love. And so was I.

02/07/2026

Week by week, my body became a sanctuary. Each sunrise marked a quiet expansion not just of my belly, but of my trust, my patience, my surrender. Pregnancy asked me to slow down, to listen, to soften into the wisdom of this body that knows how to create life.

This journey was not linear. It held tenderness and discomfort, fear and awe, deep stillness and wild strength. I witnessed myself change with every passing week. My womb becoming a home. My breath becoming an anchor. My heart stretching wider than I knew possible.

As I welcome Koa into my life, I am deeply grateful to this body for carrying us here. For every growth, every ache, every sacred signal that guided us toward birth.

To the souls who walked beside me through this becoming, thank you. Your prayers, presence, words, and quiet check-ins held me when I needed reminding that I was not alone.

And to Zach, my beloved, thank you for being my steady ground and gentle strength. For holding space through every phase, every doubt, every breath. Your love was a constant reminder that we were building this life together.

This was a season of becoming. Welcome, Koa.

01/29/2026

Lately, I’ve been turning to nature as my quiet therapy. Sitting by the river, listening to the ocean, walking through the forest. It slows my mind and reminds me to breathe. 🌊🌿

In these moments, I feel grounded, connected, and whole. Ayurveda teaches us to honor the rhythms of the world around us, and when I allow myself to simply observe the land, the water, and the sky, I remember how deeply restorative stillness can be.

This is my slow living practice, showing up for myself, for the earth, and for the gentle healing that comes when I let nature guide me. 🍃

Want to know how nature can help your ayurvedic journey? Book a customized consultation now ✨
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01/22/2026

Ayurvedic Rituals for Welcoming a New Year 🤍

As we step into 2026, it’s a perfect time to pause, reflect, and set gentle intentions for the year ahead. Ayurveda teaches us to align with nature, honor our bodies, and create space for growth and balance. Here are a few simple rituals to guide you into the new year with presence and care:

✨ Move Gently to Ground Body and Mind
Start the year by connecting with your body in a mindful way. Choose yoga, walking, or gentle stretches to support circulation, release tension, and cultivate calm, centered energy for the days ahead.

✨ Eat Warm, Nourishing Foods for Stability
Honor your body with warm, grounding meals like soups, stews, kitchari, and herbal teas. These foods help reset digestion, restore balance, and nurture your body from within as you step into a fresh chapter.

✨ Set Intentions with Mindful Awareness
Instead of rushing into resolutions, focus on intentions that align with your heart. Invite what nourishes your life, release what no longer serves, and approach the year with clarity, purpose, and self-compassion.

✨ Clear and Refresh Your Space
Mindfully clean your home, open windows, and let fresh air circulate. Light incense or palo santo to invite calm energy. A refreshed space reflects a refreshed mind, creating room for new opportunities and gentle growth.

Step into 2026 feeling grounded, nourished, and ready for a year of presence, transformation, and quiet joy. Let this year unfold slowly, intentionally, and with gratitude 🌿

Need more ayurvedic tips? Let's talk! Book your consultation with us
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01/16/2026

Welcoming 2026 feels like opening a sacred new chapter 🤍

This year arrives with a softness and a depth I have never known before. I step into it not just as myself, but as a mother. Life feels fuller, more tender, and more meaningful. Every day is a quiet lesson in love, patience, and presence.

This new chapter invites me to slow down and listen more closely. To move with intention. To honor the small moments that once felt ordinary but now feel like everything. The way time stretches and softens. The way love deepens in the simplest acts of care.

2026 is not about rushing forward. It is about growing together. Learning as we go. Allowing this journey to shape who I am becoming, while creating a life rooted in warmth, gentleness, and purpose for my son.

Here’s to welcoming this year with an open heart, trusting the unfolding, and embracing a season led by love, gratitude, and quiet strength 🤍

Grateful for this journey and ready for what's coming!

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12/31/2025

2025 — a year of gentle rhythms, deep nourishment, and becoming. ✨
A year marked by sacred milestones. Turning 40 felt like a quiet initiation, a deepening into wisdom, softness, and self trust. Alongside it came the most transformative journey of all, carrying life and learning to honor my body in entirely new ways.

Through Ayurvedic rituals, slow mornings, mindful nourishment, and healing practices, I learned to listen more closely and move with breath and intuition. Traveling to Brazil to prepare for birth, I felt held by the land, ancestral wisdom, and the warmth of family. Time with loved ones became medicine. Rest became devotion. Presence became the practice. 🤰

Every herb, every pause, every shared ritual guided me back to peace and grounded me in the knowing that the body holds its own ancient intelligence. Grateful for the love, the lessons, and the life unfolding within and around me 🌱🤍

What are your intentions for 2026?

12/24/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and joyful holidays! ✨

As the year gently comes to a close, my heart feels full with gratitude ✨

This has been a season of deep lessons, soft awakenings, and profound change. This year has shaped me in ways I will carry forever. I am endlessly thankful for the people who walked beside me, offered wisdom, held space, shared stories, and reminded me to move with patience and trust.

Thank you for being part of this journey, for your support, your kindness, and your presence. May this season bring warmth, peace, and laughter into your home. May you slow down, savor sweet moments, and cherish the time spent with loved ones, family, and friends. Here’s to gentle days, cozy gatherings, and hearts full of gratitude. 🌿🤍

12/18/2025

Gathered in a circle of women I love, we celebrated my child before he arrives 🤍

Thank you to everyone who celebrated this milestone with us!
A baby shower that felt more like a blessing. 💫
Friends and family came together to pour love, words, and intention into this new life.
Messages written for him in a book he will one day read.
A natural ultrasound painted by hand, capturing his essence in the softest way.

We shared a simple ritual.
Feet soaking in warm water with herbs, each woman offering a word, a prayer, a wish for birth and for life.
Those words were written, infused into the water, and later hung nearby so I can read them when labor begins and remember the support surrounding me. ✨

There was laughter, sweetness, shared food, little gifts for the baby, and the quiet power that only women gathered with intention can create.

A moment to slow down, to honor the body, the womb, and the soul choosing to arrive.
Grateful for this village, for this energy, and for the gentle welcome we are already giving to this precious life! 🌿

12/10/2025

Pregnancy changed me in the most tender ways, and Ayurveda became one of my greatest supports. It grounded my body, softened my emotions, and helped me move through every shift with more ease and intention. These rituals reminded me to slow down, listen inward, and trust the quiet wisdom already rising within me. 🌺

If you’re pregnant or preparing for this journey, these Ayurvedic benefits can help you feel more supported, steady, and connected through it all.

✨ Benefits of Ayurveda During Pregnancy

💫 Supports steady digestion
Warm, gentle foods and mindful eating ease bloating, nausea, and digestive discomfort.

💫 Promotes emotional balance
Breathwork, grounding practices, and self-massage calm the nervous system and soften emotional shifts.

💫 Builds a sense of stability
Daily rhythms bring calm to the physical and hormonal changes that happen throughout pregnancy.

💫 Creates a gentle, mindful environment for both mother and baby
Soft rituals, calming scents, and intentional living create a peaceful inner space during this transformative season.

Let’s talk and explore what your body truly needs!
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12/06/2025

Ayurveda offers a beautiful way to move through the holiday especially in this cold and cozy season.
While December often feels overwhelming and fast, these small practices remind you to find comfort in slowing down, breathing deeper, and staying connected to yourself. Hawaii already carries a natural softness this time of year and Ayurveda helps you lean into that warmth with intention. ✨

A few ways to honor the season with Ayurvedic ease

☀️ Let sunlight be your daily reset in this cold weather
A short morning walk invites warmth into the body and clears the heaviness that winter can bring. Even a few minutes of gentle sunshine can brighten your mood and steady your energy for the day.

🍵 Warm your body with comforting drinks
Golden milk, warm herbal tea, or a simple cup of hot water brings warm comfort from the inside out. These warm drinks support digestion, soothe the nervous system, and create a moment of calm before the day gets busy.

💧 Wrap yourself in soothing rituals
Light a candle, oil your skin after a shower, pause for a few mindful breaths. These small moments anchor you, reminding you to soften and move gently through your day.

December becomes softer when you move with intention. The island already holds the healing.
Ayurveda simply shows you how to receive it. 🌺✨

Bring these rituals into your daily life and discover what your body truly needs this season.
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11/28/2025

Embracing this new beginning with so much tenderness. 🌺

Standing by the ocean has become one of my sweetest rituals, a place where I can pause and feel everything. The quiet shifts in my body, the gentle weight of new life, the steady rhythm of my breath. ✨

Ayurveda reminds me to lean into nature during this season, to let the sun warm my spirit and the breeze soften any worries.

Out here, with the waves moving in their own patient flow, I’m learning to trust my own. Each moment feels like a blessing, a reminder that this journey is both sacred and beautifully simple. This season is teaching me to listen more closely, love more deeply, and welcome all the changes with an open heart!

Here's to cherishing every moment of this journey! 🌿

11/21/2025

The beauty of nature healing. 🌿

Step into the cool river and feel it hold you, each ripple easing tension and inviting calm. As a mother-to-be, your body is a vessel of life, and nature becomes a gentle guide. Surrounded by birdsong and rustling leaves, you can release stress, reconnect with your body, and feel the quiet rhythm of your baby within. Let the water nurture you, softening your body and mind, and reminding you of the sacred, slow flow of pregnancy.

Curious how Ayurveda and nature can support you?
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