maui 

The Hawaiian Islands are the meeting place of the East and West. Surrounded by the vast Pacific ocean Hawaii is the most remote land mass. It is a vortex known for it's mana (power) of spiritual and healing energy, which is obvious the moment you arrive.

People from all walks of life come to Maui, the second largest of seven Hawaiian Islands, for the healing qualities which 'Mother Maui' is so well known for. Here, in this tropical and fragrant paradise, a transformation begins. Maui is truly a wonderful location to retreat and immerse yourself in the study of Yoga and Self'.

Wellness & Training Center of Maui

yoga class

Daily group classes allow you to develop a consistent practice
with a sanga (community) of local residents and visitors to the Islands.

yoga private

Ted Surman helps you to develop a self-practice,
which is personalized and designed to meet your individual needs.

yoga workshop

Yoga Awareness offers YOGA 2&3 WORKSHOPS for students
who have been practicing YOGA 1 (minimum 5x classes) with Ted Surman.

yoga retreat

Yoga Awareness Wellness Retreats are for health conscious people
to achieve and maintain ‘wellness’, using the methods of Yoga and Ayurveda.

yoga training

We have been fortunate to receive the Yoga Teachings of Patanjali (Raja Yoga)
and the ways in which these teachings have been transmitted through the Krishnamacharya lineage.

ayurveda

The Yoga Awareness Wellness Program is designed for health conscious people
to achieve positive and total health using the methods of Yoga and Ayurveda.
This is a holistic program tailor-made to increase every individual's quality of life.

I just returned home from my first yoga retreat. Only a day and a half, but very far removed from every day life. High in Kanaio with a magnificent, panoramic view of Kahoolawe and the Big Island that you can get from no where else. But the retreat was not about the view without, but the view within. Silence and meditation were encouraged, but we had good laughs and fantastic food at meal times, and got to know a few other very interesting people. I didn't know what to expect as far as what we would be doing - nervous that it might be too much for me, but I was pleased to find out that the mix was just right. The yoga sessions were in a very comfortable yurt, and they focused on chanting, pranayama and meditation more than we usually do in class. The result was total relaxation and serenity. The evening was really nice too. A great dinner was provided, and we all enjoyed it around a couple of fires at the home of our hosts, which is wonderfully unique, to say the least. The evening ended with chanting and meditation. It was so fantastic to be with a group of nice people who were all feeling that peace. And boy, do the stars shine brightly out there ! We also had plenty of time to ourselves to walk around alone, or with a friend, and just contemplate the beauty we were surrounded by, and be grateful for the chance to be there and remember the many good things in our lives. I came home feeling like I had moved my yoga practice to a different plane. When I went to a regular class the following day I felt like nothing could rock me - no wobbles at all ! So ... there is the first testimonial I have ever written in my life ! Thanks Ted !