What I love most about Hawaii is the abundant opportunity for self-improvement. A Hawaii escape always makes me feel healthier, more relaxed and self-connected, and mindful of the islands’ natural power to heal and rejuvenate. The native Hawaiians call it “nanea” — relaxation of the mind, body and spirit — and it keeps me coming back to the islands again and again.
Maui’s top resorts are leaning in on the wellness trend, offering everything from spa treatments and sunrise yoga on the beach to guided fitness runs on a beachfront path and outrigger canoe and stand-up paddling sessions with Maui watermen. Of course, you don’t need resort pampering to reach nirvana. Maui offers plenty of opportunities for on-your-own mindfulness and wellness activities, each guaranteed to restore your inner glow. Here are just some of those offerings.
Start your day with a sunrise yoga session on the oceanfront lawn at the Westin Maui Resort in Ka’anapali. You can join the on-site Ka’anapali Surf Club’s new SUP course and paddle just over a mile from North Ka’anapali Beach to the beachfront of the Westin Maui. Or take an easy-going outrigger canoeing session with local watermen to Pu’u Keka’a . You’ll get a floating introduction to this ancient Polynesian mode of transportation, while learning about the Lahaina region and its importance to the native Hawaiian people and royalty.