Undiscovered Hawai’i

A FitCation Retreat with

Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Big Island of Hawai’i offers a taste of authentic Hawaiiana. Our FitCation retreat provides an opportunity to escape, unplug, and connect to the Aloha spirit. Enjoy a lush tropical setting with expanses of the Pacific, cultural and culinary traditions of the islands, as well as activities that highlight from Mauka to Makai; from the mountains to the sea.

Trip size: 8–12 people

E Komo Mai! Welcome!

YOUR FITCATION INCLUDES:

6 nights accommodation: Single or shared rooms, private or shared baths
A private chef to cater all meals and snacks with locally sourced ingredients
1-3 daily classes including: yoga, core, cardio, strength
Snorkeling tour starring spinner dolphins and sea turtles
Hiking the hidden valleys of the Big Island
Manta Ray night time snorkel tour
Volcano experience
Retreat activities: meditation, mindfulness, journaling

YOUR FITCATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Airfare
Rental Car

ACCOMMODATION:

We will be hosted by the Whale Spirit Sanctuary

Accommodations are rustic and filled with authentic Hawaiiana touches. Some rooms offer private baths and ocean views. All offer indoor/outdoor living immersed in the tropical jungle, surrounded by the sounds and scents of nature.

MEALS:

Meals will be prepared by a private chef. The menu will be indulgent, fresh and healthy. We offer a pescatarian menu with options for vegetarian or vegan (with advance notice). Ingredients will be locally sourced.

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YOUR HOSTS:

LISA VONNEGUT, CSCS

Lisa has been a trainer and a coach since 2000. She first got the travel bug in 2007 on a solo trip to the Amalfi Coast. She was inspired to create Body Synergy FitCation as a way to integrate her passions: travel, and health and fitness.

Her experience working in clinical psych and acute rehabilitation settings has led her to facilitate a nourishing and motivating environment in her training sessions. In addition, Lisa is studying the application of neuroscience to training in Z-Health Performance and Next Level Neuro, bringing another unique and innovative facet to her coaching.

Lisa is currently living as a digital nomad, dividing her time between the SF Bay Area and Southern Germany.

LIZ DUNCANSON, BODY TEMPLE Physical THERAPY

Liz Gillem Duncanson is a Licensed Physical Therapist, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Owner of Body Temple PT and Yoga in Oakland California and author of the upcoming book: CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABLE CORE – A Framework Integrating Body, Mind and Breath into Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Singing Dragon 2023); she specializes in integrating modern sports medicine with the ancient healing practice of yoga.

Packing Notes

Aloha attire means to dress in light, breathable, summer clothes — Hawaii is very casual. Did you know that Hawai’i is closer to the equator than the mainland US and the sun is quite intense. So, if you’re prone to sunburn, we suggest looking at clothing with a sun protection rating of UPF 50. There are also rash guards that can double as sun protection as well as keeping you warm in the water.

Sandals/water shoes: the beach areas have lava rock which can be sharp and warm
Trail walking/hiking shoes: thick non-stick soles are a must (trail runners are ok but no sneakers)
Yoga/fitness attire
Swimsuit(s)
Large beach towel
Bamboo/straw beach mat (available at local drug stores in town, too)
Sunglasses
Reef-safe sunscreen 30 SPF or higher
Sun hat
Light top/swim cover for after swim
Light raincoat for short afternoon rain shower
Camera (underwater camera is fun)
Beach bag/backpack to carry your stuff on day trips
Warm layers for higher elevation activities - like the volcano
Mosquito repellant (some say mosquitos are Hawaii’s state bird)