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A Guided Contemplative Experience at Halekulani Dojo

Discover a moment of stillness within the tranquil setting of Halekulani Dojo. Tea and Tatami is a guided contemplative experience led by Martial Arts Master Ray Carbullido, inviting guests to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and cultivate mindfulness through breath, awareness, and quiet reflection.

During the guided meditation, guests are invited to embrace the peaceful atmosphere of the dojo and enjoy the delicate Japanese green tea, Sakura Sencha, in collaboration with Tea Chest Hawaiʻi. This light tea blended with cherry blossoms has been thoughtfully selected to complement the experience, encouraging a mindful appreciation of flavor and presence.

Designed for all experience levels, Tea and Tatami offers a restorative opportunity to step away from the pace of daily life and embody the harmony of meditation and tea in the peaceful surroundings of Halekulani Dojo.

With a maximum of eight participants, this session offers a focused and personalized environment for deeper observation and self-cultivation. (60 min) – $75

What to expect:

• Primarily seated practice using cushions

• Focus on observation and internal awareness

• Physical body and three dimensional world used as reference points

• Optional introduction of kneeling posture

Attire: Comfortable clothing suitable for seated practice.

Sakura Sencha is high in antioxidants, with moderate to low caffeine. A custom blend of green tea & dried cherry blossoms, it features a light body with floral, cherry and plum notes.

Weekly Workshops
Sundays | Tea & Tatami Guided Meditation | 10:00am – 11:00am
Mondays | Walking Meditation | 9:00am – 10:00am
See Event Calendar

Services

• Guided Meditation in Halekulani Dojo (60 min) – $75
• Private Dojo Sessions
  • 60 min – $350
  • 90 min – $450

Join us on Friday, March 20th at 5:00pm for an exclusive opening of Explorations of Self with martial arts master and artist Ray Carbullido as he introduces his immersive gallery installation and Visiting Master experience at Halekulani. In this presentation, Ray shares the philosophy behind his work, reflecting on an artistic journey that unfolds alongside and through his martial arts practice. He explores how internal cultivation and movement give form to the relationship between the visible and invisible aspects of our being.

The talk will be followed by a live sword demonstration, through which Ray translates principles from rare internal cultivation traditions, including Baguazhang and Tengu swordsmanship, traditions traditionally shared within closed lineages, into direct, embodied experience. This demonstration highlights foundational human movement and internal awareness, revealing how clarity, centeredness, and vitality emerge through practice. Participants will then be guided on a gallery tour of the exhibition, including selections from the Light Mandala series and the participatory Portal installation, with context that connects the visual work to the practices that generated it.

This event is complimentary and open to the public; parking included for attendees.

Weekly Workshops & Talks
Sundays | Workshops | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesdays | Talks | 11:00am – 12:00pm
See Event Calendar

Services

• Talks/Lectures (60 min) – $30 for residents and non-guests; Complimentary for in-house guests
• Group Workshops (90 min) – $150
• Private Sessions
  • 60 min – $350
  • 90 min – $450
• Private Guided Portal Immersions
  • 30 min – $200
  • 60 min – $350

Led by martial arts master and artist Ray Carbullido, this workshop explores the essence of swordsmanship as a gateway of understanding and cultivating meaningful relationships. Through slow, intentional practice, participants examine not only their relationship with others, but also their relationship with objects, space, movement, and themselves.

Working with wooden swords, Ray guides guests to understand intention and alignment, and how these relate to sincerity and integrity. Through this practice, participants experience how to cultivate vitality and how meaningful relationships come to be. The sword, an implement we are not born with, creates an environment for understanding how to skillfully make contact with what is outside ourselves and the nature of those things. No experience is required, and one does not need to be interested in martial arts to benefit from this offering.

What to expect:

• Slow, intentional movements with wooden swords

• Standing and seated practices (no walking)

• No physical contact between participants

• Spacious, quiet environment for focused practice

Attire: Comfortable clothing you can move in. Barefoot or comfortable footwear welcome.

Weekly Workshops & Talks
Sundays | Workshops | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesdays | Talks | 11:00am – 12:00pm
See Event Calendar

Services

• Talks/Lectures (60 min) – $30 for residents and non-guests; Complimentary for in-house guests
• Group Workshops (90 min) – $150
• Private Sessions
  • 60 min – $350
  • 90 min – $450
• Private Guided Portal Immersions
  • 30 min – $200
  • 60 min – $350

Led by martial arts master and artist Ray Carbullido, this workshop explores the essence of swordsmanship as a gateway of understanding and cultivating meaningful relationships. Through slow, intentional practice, participants examine not only their relationship with others, but also their relationship with objects, space, movement, and themselves.

Working with wooden swords, Ray guides guests to understand intention and alignment, and how these relate to sincerity and integrity. Through this practice, participants experience how to cultivate vitality and how meaningful relationships come to be. The sword, an implement we are not born with, creates an environment for understanding how to skillfully make contact with what is outside ourselves and the nature of those things. No experience is required, and one does not need to be interested in martial arts to benefit from this offering.

What to expect:

• Slow, intentional movements with wooden swords

• Standing and seated practices (no walking)

• No physical contact between participants

• Spacious, quiet environment for focused practice

Attire: Comfortable clothing you can move in. Barefoot or comfortable footwear welcome.

Weekly Workshops & Talks
Sundays | Workshops | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesdays | Talks | 11:00am – 12:00pm
See Event Calendar

Services

• Talks/Lectures (60 min) – $30 for residents and non-guests; Complimentary for in-house guests
• Group Workshops (90 min) – $150
• Private Sessions
  • 60 min – $350
  • 90 min – $450
• Private Guided Portal Immersions
  • 30 min – $200
  • 60 min – $350

*This workshop has been moved to Halekulani Kalia Room due to weather.

Led by martial arts master and artist Ray Carbullido, this workshop uses gentle and fluid movement for full body vitality, engaging the whole body as one unified system. The work centers on finding and calibrating the source of movement within the body, revealing how the legs, spine, and arms can organize into a fluid and powerful unit.

Participants focus on unifying the body and how the relationship between proper stances and postures allows sincere and full expression of self.

What to Expect

Gentle, fluid movement performed in one place (no walking)

Quiet, focused environment for awareness-based practice

Attire: Comfortable clothing suitable for movement.

Weekly Workshops & Talks
Sundays | Workshops | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesdays | Talks | 11:00am – 12:00pm
See Event Calendar

Services

• Talks/Lectures (60 min) – $30 for residents and non-guests; Complimentary for in-house guests
• Group Workshops (90 min) – $150
• Private Sessions
  • 60 min – $350
  • 90 min – $450
• Private Guided Portal Immersions
  • 30 min – $200
  • 60 min – $350

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