Align Your Mind, Body, and Soul and Awaken Your Deeper Purpose While Being Recharged by the Sacred Lands of Maui and Held in Conscious Community

August 10 - 16th, 2025

An All-Inclusive Week of Wellness For Men & Women to Connect, Heal, & Transform.

Move, Breathe, Grow, Sweat, Serve, & Play.

With Tribe. On the Earth. Under the Sun.

Retreat Experience

Retreat Experience

Learn the foundational principles of living yoga to embody a self-realized life of health, happiness, & freedom

Open the retreat and set your intentions with an Andean Despacho ceremony (a sacred offering of prayer to honor the lands & ancestors)

Drop into your heart & body with a traditional 'Awa (Kava) ceremony & Hawaiian cultural workshop led by Elija Kala @SonOfOahu

Practice yoga, qi gong, & meditation to clear your mind, open your heart, & connect your spirit to the Maui mana

Engage in functional movement & group workout classes to alleviate stress & tension & energize your body 

Attend workshops on the science & application of nutrition, movement, meditation, & holistic living

Learn how to shop, prepare, & eat healthy foods that heal & fuel your body during the JERF (Just Eat Real Food) Lab cooking classes

Activate deep healing & access expanded states of consciousness with shamanic drumming & breathwork

Surrender into a multi-sensory sound journey to harmonize your nervous system & attune your energetic field

Release what no longer serves you & offer your prayers to the fires of transformation as we sit together in a traditional sweat lodge ceremony

Give back to the lands of Maui by spending a day in service at Malama Regenerative Farm & 50 acre forest

Spend your evenings meeting with the tribe to have conscious conversations & discuss the daily journal prompts

Closing ceremony of Hawaiian prayer & song led by Ke’oni Hanalei @pohala_hawaiian_botanicals & his Kumu (teacher) Ikemanu

The Retreat Center

We will be staying at the Hale Akua (House of the Divine) Eco-Retreat Center & Organic Garden Farm nestled into the lush cliffs of Mama Maui’s magical North Shore. 

Located on 7.5 acres of tropical paradise with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, this secluded eco-retreat center is a sacred sanctuary for transformation, rest, & reconnection.

Surrounded by dense rainforest & a 150 foot waterfall on the property, Hale Akua offers the perfect setting to disconnect from the noise & ground down into nature, spirit, & self.

With walking paths through flowering landscapes, ponds, and organic gardens, Hale Akua holds you in a container of natural beauty & healing. 

The organic garden farm at Hale Akua is a vibrant, regenerative sanctuary overflowing with tropical fruits, vegetables, & medicinal herbs. 

Rooted in aloha (love), the farm's mission is to educate, inspire, & unite the community through food, sustainable living, & connection with the ‘aina (land) - talk about on brand!

If you are looking for a true immersion into nature that will help you completely unplug while still feeling well accommodated (okay, slightly pampered), then this is your place. 

Rooms & Accommodations

Your room at Hale Akua is a peaceful sanctuary that invites rest, reflection, & deep restoration so you can unwind.

Most rooms include private lanais, pool access, & outdoor lounge spaces where you can swim, breathe in the fresh Maui air, & let the land hold you.

Thoughtfully designed with eco-conscious materials and natural textures, the rooms offer a balance of comfort, luxury, & simplicity.

Private Suites: 

Spacious, serene, & a little extra. Enjoy a private bathroom, private pool, sitting area, & dreamy views. Perfect for couples or anyone wanting to retreat in style & comfort.

Amenities & Excursions

Saltwater Pool: 

Take a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool with sweeping views of the surrounding jungle.

Cliffside Hot Tub: 

Soak in the cliffside hot tub as you watch the sun rise over the ocean or stargaze at night time.

Infrared Sauna: 

Step into the infrared sauna for a gentle sweat that soothes the muscles & detoxifies the body.

Massage & Bodywork: 

Treat yourself to a healing massage with one of our incredibly gifted practitioners to relax & integrate your retreat experience.

(Additional out of pocket expense).

Community Kitchen: 

Access the kitchen any time during the day for beverages, snacks, & JERF Lab cooking classes.

Outdoor Dining & Tea Lounge: 

Meet under the lanai for meals or sit at the outdoor tea bar to sip a warm cup of tea while you enjoy the koi ponds.

Swim & play in the ocean on the North Shore beaches where your inner child can find joy & inspiration.

Bathe in the healing waters of Maui's magical waterfalls & rivers to cleanse & release all that no longer serves you.

Trek through the mountain forest of Hosmer's Grove to catch a glimpse of rare, endangered native Hawaiian birds, plants, & trees. 

Ascend to the summit of Haleakala (House of the sun) to stand above the clouds & witness the most majestic, golden sunset you have ever seen.

Meet Your Facilitators

John Kempf is a holistic fitness and wellness coach, yoga teacher, author, and founder of Kempf Fitness Professional and Henosis Academy. 

With a foundation in kinesiology, functional movement, nutrition, and deep study in mindfulness and Eastern philosophy, John integrates physical strength with inner awakening.

John has been professionally training clients and athletes of all levels since 2010, teaching yoga and meditation since 2013, and facilitating retreats around the world since 2018.

His retreats & teachings are rooted in the principles of living yoga. He invites people to realign with nature, reconnect with purpose, & remember their oneness with all that is. 

Through breath, movement, stillness, & intentional living, John holds space for the community to experience deep & meaningful transformation that nourishes the body, mind, and soul.

Click here to view 100+ client testimonials on Google

Branden Collinsworth is a human performance coach, global Nike trainer, yoga teacher, public speaker, & the founder of Warrior Retreats, a transformational empowerment experience based in Peru.

With a background in neuroscience & psychology, Branden bridges the worlds of movement, mindfulness, & leadership, combining science with soul. 

Rooted in resilience, authenticity, and global impact, his work has guided thousands worldwide in unlocking their inner strength through self-love, discipline, and purpose.

Branden & John met in Kerala, India in 2018, and have been working together to inspire & uplift their communities ever since.

Click here to view Branden's Instagram Profile with over 421k followers

Ryan Averhart, certified yoga teacher and head chef of the retreat, began working with John in 2018 who introduced him to the concepts of JERF (just eating real food) and yoga, which he now practices daily.

After losing 60lb, he moved to Maui, began working with some incredible chefs, and reignited his passion for feeding the community.

Ryan has been cheffing for John's retreats since 2019. He educates and empowers others to source, cook, and eat locally and organically to help them enjoy more healthy lives.

Anthony Jensen is a certified personal trainer who specializes in strength training, & holistic living with a huge heart for serving his community. 

He integrates the fields of mental & physical health so his clients can look, feel, & perform at their best.

Anthony has been facilitating retreats with John & Branden since 2023 and is well versed in non-violent communication which he teaches others in the Henosis Academy community.

Mike Krumtinger is a lifelong student, certified yoga teacher, & the virtual community manager for the Henosis Academy. 

He started training with John in 2023,  gained 15lb of muscle in 4 months, & is now studying to become a certified personal trainer.

Mike has been facilitating retreats since 2024. He has experienced tremendous grief & loss with the death of his father, grandmother, & brother in close succession.

He rebuilt himself from the ground up using the tools of yoga, meditation, fitness, & holistic living, & has since dedicated himself to helping others do the same.

Combined, our team holds 9 college degrees, 14 coaching certifications, over 40 years of professional experience training clients, over 30 years of experience teaching yoga, & we have facilitated over 30 retreats, many of them together.

We are passionate about optimizing human health, performance, and wellbeing, uplifting the collective vibration of Planet Earth, & being of service to our communities.

We are confident we can provide you with a world-class retreat experience that will truly change your life, & we are also certain you will meet other heart-centered, soul-guided leaders on the path who will inspire you to embody the change we all wish to see for the future generations.

Coaching Bonuses

Retreat Testimonials

Mackenzie H. - Retreat Attendee

Arielle R. - Retreat Attendee

Kim B. - Retreat Attendee

Brandon B. - Retreat Attendee

& Online Client

“Working with John over the past year and a half has been absolutely transformational in every aspect of my life. 

I am healthier physically, and I am healthier & happier mentally, emotionally & spiritually as a result of the comprehensive system John uses with his clients.

John is compassionate and understanding of the challenges that people live with in daily life, and he is able to encourage and inspire you in a way that brings out your very best. John is not just my coach, he is my friend. Love & respect you brother!”

Matt A. - Retreat Attendee & Online Client

Brian L. - Retreat Attendee & Online Client

Retreat Registration

Retreat Pricing

Initial Depost

The initial non-refundable deposit to RSVP is $1,000 per person & the total cost must be paid in full by July 1st. 

Cancellations

If you paid in full & cancel before July 1, you will receive a retreat voucher valid for up to 1 year or equal credit toward any of the coaching programs.

After July 1st, no refunds will be given, regardless of the circumstances.

Booking Your Flight

We recommend booking your flight as soon as you are able & purchasing travel insurance in case of any emergency cancellations.

Henosis Academy Podcast

This interview was filmed when the team was visiting Maui to prepare for the upcoming August co-ed retreat.

The major topic of discussion is retreats, what they are, what they are not, and how the team has been impacted by them. 

The intent of the discussion was to provide some context on retreats for those who have never been to one before, & also to give an overview of what to expect for the upcoming retreat in August.