Vacation rentals in Volcano

If you've never snorkeled but always wanted to learn and try it out, this experience will give you the skills for one of the easiest and amazing things to do on a tropical vacation! A wonderful underwater awaits! One and a half-hour session includes safety briefing, fitting and proper use of equipment, snorkeling techniques, snorkel tour, fish identification, and how to be an ocean ambassador. I will help you quickly learn to snorkel and take you out to meet Hilo's beautiful fish. Unlike other tours I won't just give you the equipment and throw you out in the ocean - I'll be with you every step of the way! Other things to note -- I specialize in non-swimmers or people who are fearful of the water. -- All skill levels welcome - tour will be tailored to snorkelers' needs -- Tours are limited to 6 people to ensure safety and the best experience! If you have more than 6 people in your party, please contact me. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. I do not take a cell phone with me - please DO NOT text, email, or try to call me 30 minutes prior to reservation time. 2. Leave valuables locked in your car 3. Rain or shine, no refunds for rain (exceptions: high surf advisories, park closure) 4. If you have some snorkel skills, we can do a more advanced guided tour 5. Floatation devices and snorkel equipment provided. 6. BRING: towel and water socks/shoes if you have them

We will begin the session with pranayama, breathing to focus inwardly. I teach a special mudra, or hand gesture, to go along with the breathing. Following we will start some simple asanas, postures, to warm up. We then move into vinyasa, flow yoga. I usually start with a basic 'sun salutation' which I learned in India. After vinyasa flow, we will practice the standing postures for balance. The session will conclude with stretching and complete relaxation in 'savasana' on the floor. Other things to note No experience is necessary before attending this yoga session. We will move at your own pace, making modifications to fit the practice to you.

After looking at some sample shirts, we will go in the yard and see what kind of leaves/plants/shapes/stencils you would like to use as the stencil for your shirt. This is rain forest with a lot of ferns and trees. Not like these don't grow elsewhere, I was told this is not just an Hawaiian thing, but this is where I am and where I can show you. Just a fun activity using the beauty we have around. You can pick out a shirt and we will mix a bleaching solution of the right strength for the color shirt picked. Additional shirts will be available for a small fee if desired, they make nice souvenirs :) Group size up to 4 people. My outdoor studio is screened in, masks and gloves are provided. We lay out our shirts and spray them with the solution front and back and wait what happens. While we have something to drink and talk story, the shirts get double washed and you can take the damp shirt with you.

During the experience you will follow a guided yoga and meditation to connect both of us to Earth and the Universe. We'll have a brief talk about the benefits of Yoga & meditation to the mind & body. We will start with Breathing exercises then we will practice Hatha yoga (it can consist of any level you desire) from beginner to advanced. We will end our class with a guided meditation the goal to unblock any blockages and to release any stress and Enhances Self-Awareness

A Pack Goat Petting Zoo! Upon arrival to the farm, I will greet guests and discuss the homestead, the available facilities and farm bio-sanitation protocols. I will present "goat etiquette 101" with guests and answer questions. We will take a short 2-3 minute walk through parts of the farm, over grass trails, to the "petting zoo" area and engage in feeding and socializing with anywhere from 2-10 friendly, naturally-horned, goats. I will demonstrate how to "saddle up" a pack goat and allow guests to take a short "goat walk" with our friendly trail companions! After guests have an opportunity to spend time with the pack goats and other farm animals, you are welcome to relax and enjoy hand-selected, in-season, local fruits, hand crafted chocolate, and more! You may byo lunch to enjoy in a primitive, yet comfortable garden space. Weather permitting, we have lovely views of Mauna Kea. CONVENIENT! ALL services are available only 3 miles from our farm in Pahoa town. -Farm-fresh fruits, vegetables & hand-made goods are sometimes available for purchase. -Terrain varies and accommodations are made for individual ability. -Longer Hikes & Customizations Available for guests, INQUIRE Other things to note Good for small kids, limited time and/or those desiring a less strenuous activity. Good for group size 2-6. This experience will be cancelled in case of heavy rain.