By joining the Alchemy of Love retreat, you will…
◆ Awaken your sensual energy and feel more alive, radiant, and connected to your body
◆ Deepen intimacy and connection with a partner — or call in new ways of relating from a space of authenticity and reverence
◆ Cultivate profound self-love, releasing shame and embracing your body with confidence and devotion
◆ Expand your spiritual practice with tantric breathwork, chakra activation, and sacred rituals that open you to higher states of awareness
◆ Experience ecstatic energy flow through practices like chakra cleansing and circulating kundalini
◆ Channel sexual energy into creativity, vitality, and spiritual awakening through sex magic and energy cultivation
◆ Feel at home in community, practicing with like-hearted seekers who honor vulnerability, play, and sacred connection
◆ Celebrate love in all its forms with a Tantric Valentine’s ritual and sensual feast that honor both singles and couples
◆ Be nourished by paradise, with excursions to Maui’s breathtaking beaches and the beauty of live hula experience
◆ Return home transformed, carrying practical tools, rituals, and practices to sustain your awakened energy long after the retreat
Daily Tantra practices — yoga, meditation, guided breathwork, and chakra activation
Transformative breathwork journeys — including orgasmic reflex breath, rainbow chakra breath, and group Tantric breathwork sessions
Sacred teachings on self-love, body image, intimacy, and energy cultivation
Evening Tantra rituals for singles and couples — connection practices and devotional ceremonies
Valentine’s Love Celebration — a Tantra ritual and sensual feast
Two excursions to Maui’s breathtaking beaches with guided practices in nature
Hula performance and class with Mohala — honoring Hawaiian tradition and embodying sacred movement
Kundalini activation & energy practices — cultivating creativity, vitality, and spiritual awakening
Opening and closing circles — grounding your journey in intention and integration
Roundtrip group airport transfers from OGG Kahului Airport to Hale Akua
Arrival Day (Feb 10, 2025): shuttles depart OGG at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Departure Day (Feb 15, 2025): shuttles depart Hale Akua at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm
A supportive community of like-hearted seekers
Free time for rest, reflection, and optional private sessions (at additional cost)
Please note the following are not included in your retreat package:
Airfare to Maui (you will book your own flights)
Lodging accommodations (Booking details and recommendations for accommodations at Hale Akua Retreat Center will be provided upon registration)
One meal during our Wailea excursion (all other meals are included)
Travel insurance (highly recommended for your peace of mind)
Optional 1:1 massage sessions or treatments (available during free time)
Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, or outside activities)
Your retreat experience will be supported by gourmet meals prepared with love by Lotus Chefs, a Maui-based culinary team renowned for vibrant, nourishing cuisine.
Each day, you’ll enjoy locally sourced, seasonal dishes crafted to energize your body, delight your senses, and ground you in the lush abundance of the island. Meals are designed to be both nutrient-rich and sensually satisfying, reflecting the Tantric principle of honoring the body as sacred.
Lotus Chefs specializes in farm-to-table menus highlighting fresh island produce, tropical fruits, wholesome grains, and locally inspired flavors. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
✨ Most meals are included, with the exception of one dinner during our Wailea excursion — an opportunity to explore Maui’s vibrant local food scene.
Every meal is more than nourishment — it is a practice of devotion, presence, and pleasure.
Learn more about Lotus Chefs →
Flights: Book flights into Kahului Airport (OGG). To join the group shuttle on Feb 10, please arrive before 1:30 pm. For departure on Feb 15, plan flights after 1:30 pm to align with shuttle times.
Airport Transfers: Group shuttles are included. Pick-ups from OGG to Hale Akua are at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm on arrival day. Return shuttles from Hale Akua to OGG are at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm on departure day.
Packing: Bring light, breathable clothing, a swimsuit, sarong, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. A journal, water bottle, and a shawl or wrap for evening rituals are also recommended.
Weather: The past few winters in Maui have been warmer than usual. Expect daytime temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to high 80s (°F). Evenings can be cooler at Hale Akua’s elevation, so pack a light sweater for comfort.
Optional Extras: Free time is built into the retreat. You may wish to book a massage, healing session, or explore nearby beaches and towns during those spacious windows.
Ocean Ceremony at Baldwin Beach
In the afternoon of Day 2, we arrive at Baldwin Beach for a sacred ocean ceremony led by Makamae. Through chant and ritual, we invoke the light of a new day and offer what no longer serves us to the ocean, where the god Kanaloa receives and transmutes it. This is a time for purification, renewal, and deep connection with the elemental power of water as we continue our journey into the heart of Tantra.
We are deeply honored to receive the gift of chanting, or Oli, with Makamae, an Indigenous Hawaiian woman carrying the traditions of her ancestors. She shares that “the purpose of chanting, Oli, is to connect with nature in Hawaiʻi, to ask permission to enter sacred places, to pick flowers, and to truly connect to the Mana, the spiritual power of ourselves and of Maui: the oceans, mountains, our food, and our loved ones.”
Chanting the Hawaiian Oli together deepens our connection to the land and spirit of Maui, and enhances our retreat journey — allowing us to carry the vibration of Mana home with us, wherever we dwell.
A sacred evening of beauty, intimacy, and divine connection. We begin with a playful sensual feast, where part of the dinner is shared blindfolded to heighten the senses and invite trust and receptivity. From there, we enter a guided Tantric ritual that weaves together everything explored during the retreat — breathwork, presence, conscious touch, and open-hearted connection. This ritual is both a celebration and a culmination, inviting us to embody love as a living, divine force within ourselves and with each other.
On Valentine’s Day, we carry the energy of the Love Ritual into a day of spacious celebration by the sea. We begin with a guided practice on Wailea Beach, attuning to intimacy and sacred union. The afternoon offers time to explore Wailea’s turquoise waters, golden sands, and vibrant local scene. As evening falls, the group gathers for a lighthearted happy hour, while couples may choose to savor a private Valentine’s dinner at one of Wailea’s ocean-view restaurants. A perfect balance of community and intimacy, this day honors love in all its forms.
Indulge in the vibrant, nourishing cuisine of Lotus Chefs, Maui’s premier retreat caterers. Led by the inspired Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble, their all-female team brings soul, artistry, and holistic nutrition to every meal. Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced, vegetable-forward dishes, decadent tropical fruits, and grounding proteins—all crafted to support your tantric journey. With 80% of ingredients sourced from Maui farms, every bite is a celebration of island abundance, spiritual intention, and culinary magic.
High on the cliffs of Maui’s North Shore, overlooking the vast Pacific and nestled in a thriving tropical rainforest, Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center offers more than breathtaking views and lush permaculture gardens — it is the cradle of our spiritual lineage.
This land is profoundly sacred to our Tantra path. Hale Akua is owned by Lori Grace, one of the early Tantra teachers of my beloved mentor, Evalena Rose. Decades ago, Lori, Evalena, and several other pioneers of Western Neo-Tantra gathered here in deep exploration, engaging in early tantric practices that helped shape the heart-centered approach we now carry forward. The sacred work you will experience here is part of that living legacy.
From the cascading gardens and ocean mist to the eco-conscious sanctuary spaces nestled in wild greenery, Hale Akua is alive with spirit. Every breeze, every bird call, every fertile plot holds the energetic imprint of Tantra as it has evolved over generations. As we return to this potent land, we’re not just attending a retreat — we are stepping into an initiatory space of lineage, transformation, and deep remembering.
Alyssa has been devoted to the Tantric path for over 25 years, weaving together a rich tapestry of embodied practice, spiritual study, and heart-centered connection. She has been sharing these teachings through her Reverence Tantra events across the Bay Area for the past five years, creating transformative spaces filled with passion, presence, and play.
A lifelong seeker, Alyssa has practiced daily meditation in the lineage of Siddha Yoga, a modern spiritual tradition deeply influenced by classical Shaiva Tantra, particularly the nondual philosophy and inner yogic practices of Kashmir Shaivism, for over 30 years. She also holds a Master of Divinity in Spiritual Counseling, which grounds her teaching in both profound spiritual insight and deep psychological presence.
What sets Alyssa apart is her ability to navigate the full spectrum of human experience — from the depths of suffering to the peaks of bliss — and to hold it all as sacred. Her work guides others on the pathways to ever-expanding ecstasy, helping them awaken more aliveness, pleasure, and connection in every aspect of life.
Her gift lies in making the mystical practical, offering a Tantra that is not only spiritual but also vibrantly alive — through breath, movement, intimacy, and the everyday beauty of being.
What participants love most about Alyssa is her warm, radiant presence. She creates spaces that feel both sacred and playful — where people can safely open, connect, and celebrate the fullness of their being. Expect laughter, depth, realness, and a few delightful surprises along the way.
“Attending this workshop was an inspiring experience. The meditations you guided us through were new to me, and I loved how each session built beautifully upon the last. Since the workshop, I’ve incorporated the sexual breathing techniques into my morning practice, and it’s made a remarkable difference; life flows so much more.
Each session offered valuable new insights, and I was particularly moved by your soothing voice, your integrity, and the gentle, paced guidance you provided. You hold an intimate and vulnerable space very safely.
Thank you for this inspiring adventure into self-love.”
— Daniela
"Alyssa's program got me out of my head; into my energy field and body. It was sensual and relaxing. I have been a part of the Tantra and Neo-Tantra community for a dozen years and I still learned something new!" Sonya K.
"Alyssa is incredible in so many dimensions. She is grounded, centered, and emotionally available, with the calmness of someone who has done the deep inner work. At the same time, her beauty, inside and out, flows naturally and unconstrained.
If you are looking for a genuine, connected Tantra guide, it doesn’t get better than Alyssa. Her knowledge, passion, and sensuality seem endless, and she holds space in a way that is both safe and profoundly transformative.”
— J.E., SF South Bay
Day 1 — Arrival & Opening (Feb 10)
Airport pickups from Kahului Airport (OGG) leaving at 2pm and 3pm, arriving at Hale Akua approximately 2:45 and 3:45pm
Afternoon arrivals & check-in
Light yoga/stretching to ground
Opening Circle & Intention Setting Ritual
Dinner together
Evening: Guided Tantric meditation and connection experiences
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