Reporting on the day of June 15, 2010:
Our day commenced early with a refreshing session of hatha yoga and meditation led by Acharya Kumarswami, which was followed by outdoor satsang with Bodhinatha on God, Soul and World in Vedanta and Saiva Siddhanta. In the afternoon, some Innersearchers joined Acharya Kumarswami, Acharya Arumugaswami, Sannyasin Senthilnathaswami and Sadhaka Satyanatha on a silent nature hike, during which we concentrated on witnessing God Siva’s presence, and therefore the nature of our very souls, in everything around us, all the exotic flora and fauna of the Koke’e mountain forest. The incredible day culminated in another great performance, this time by Kumu Hula Mauli’ola Cook, a Hawaiian storyteller who regaled us with tales of ancient Hawaiian myths and legends in an energetic, dramatic style out on the grass surrounded by tiki torches on a beautiful, clear night in the forest. It mesmerized everyone.

Our Innersearch journalists give us a short report on the day June 14, 2010:
We began our day with a revitalizing sunrise meditation on the beach, followed by breakfast in the hotel. The three-hour bus ride to Koke’e State Park through the towns of Kalaheo, Hanapepe and Waimea was filled with beautiful views. After arriving at our rustic mountain camp, we were greeted with a delicious lunch catered by Gaylord’s, who prepared all of our meals during the two-day stay. Later, we had a couple hours of free time during which we settled into Camp Sloggett, a lodge accomodation with two large rooms, ladies in one, men in another. Next, we had an amazing class with Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami where we discussed Vedanta and Siddhanta. Our schedule included a walking meditation, but due to rainy conditions, we substituted with a wonderful session which alternated between discussions with Paramacharya Palaniswami and bhajans led by Selvon Mardemootoo, in a format of katha. Thanks to Carole Kahn, we enjoyed an astounding traditional hula kahiko performance in the evening by Kaua’i’s only all-male hula group, led by Kumu Hula Doric Yaris.
Note from the staff: P.S. We have plenty of great photos, and we will be catching up with our traditional photo-and-caption stories here on TAKA in the coming days.