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Friday, September 23

Pu’u Kukui Hike
8:00am - 4:00pm
LifeFest Kapalua offers a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME nature hike at Maui Pineapple Company's Pu'u Kukui Watershed, an 8,661-acre rainforest preserve located above Kapalua. This hike, held in conjunction with LifeFest Kapalua, Hawaii’s premier health and wellness event, is being offered to the GENERAL PUBLIC only once in 2005.
Admission: $1,200

Kahakuloa Cultural Experience
8:00am – 12:00pm
(Participants meet at the Group Entrance at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
Kahakuloa Valley boasts one of the most important culturally and historically oriented experiences that you can encounter in Hawai'i Your air-conditioned van will take will take you north around the West Maui Mountains along the "forbidden road" to Kahakuloa Valley . Along the way you'll enjoy several scenic vistas with narration of history and folklore. This adventure tours a private Hawaiian village allowing the opportunity to live, if only for a short time, the ways of old Hawai'i . This opportunity is so rare that guests want to do it all over again. Kahakuloa is the home to several families who live and practice ancient Hawaiian customs. Living on an active Ahupua'a (traditional Hawaiian land division) still managed by a Konohiki (supervisor of the land), most of the families continue to work and care for the land as their ancestors have for over 1,500 years. Amenities include fresh hot coffee, muffins, fresh fruit, bottled water and a LifeFest Kapalua t-shirt.
Admission: $100 per person, plus tax (limited to 24 people)

E Ala E
5:30am – 6:30am
(D.T. Fleming Beach fronting The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
Join a traditional Hawaiian ceremony at ocean’s edge to celebrate the beginning of a new day. Cultural Advisor, Clifford Nae`ole of Kapalua Land Company and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will be your guide. Wear your swimsuit and bring a beach towel.
Complimentary

LifeFest Kapalua Registration and Ticket Will Call
7:00am – 5:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua) Registration Area
Check-in and pick up tickets, programs and event materials.

Tsunami Tennis
7:30am - 8:30am
(Kapalua Tennis Garden )
Here is a chance to get a great workout on the court.
Tsunami tennis includes high energy, fast-paced drills with music and fun for all levels of players. Participation is limited so please call (808) 669-5677 to reseve your space.
Complimentary

Hawaiian Sweat (Build)
7:30am – 9:30am
Maka’ala Yates, DC
(Protocal Section/Honokahua Preservation Site)
Building the “House of Purification”
The first 75 people that sign up for the sweat will be selected to participate in the construction of the Hale Pulo’ulo’u and learn the significance of this Ancient Hawaiian ceremony for its villagers. Metaphors will be observed during the construction and it’s meaning in one’s life. Also, each person will learn some of the protocols in the construction process including the Hawaiian healing chants.
*Included in Power Pass

Qigong
9:30am-10:30am
Kabba Anand, DAc
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua- Medicinal Garden)
The word Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a combination of two ideas: “Qi” means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and “gong” means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. It is believed that regular practice of Qigong helps to cleanse the body of toxins, restore energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and help individuals maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Dr. Kabba Anand class will lead you on a Qigong journey of meditation, relaxation, physical movement, mind-body integration, and breathing exercises. It has been said that Qigong is one of the most powerful healing traditions ever developed in human history. It is literally a health wonder of the world.
Complimentary

Individual Workshops: Accelerated Techniques of Empowerment and Inner Peace
11:30am – 3:30pm
Sandra Be-Taylor
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua- Wellness Room)
Individuals will have the opportunity to sign-up with Sandra, who is a pioneer in metaphysics, in a one on one private session.
$100 per session
By appointment only .

Workshops and Lectures

Vegetarian Diets - Promises, Pitfalls and Practicalities
11:00am – 12:00pm
Michael Klaper, MD
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Dr. Klaper will discuss strategies using meat-free nutrition to improve health and overcome disease, while also avoiding development of possible deficiencies in essential nutrients.
*Included in Power Pass

Metabolism Make Over
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Krista Clarke
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Do you believe that you have a slow metabolism and there is nothing you can do about it? How would you like to turn your body into a fat burning machine? Learn five proven methods to increase your metabolism at any age – naturally.
*Included in Power Pass

A Hawaiian Sense of Place
3:00pm- 4:00pm
Kumu Ramsay Taum
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Amphitheater)
Establishing a cultural framework for health and wellness, this revealing presentation and discussion will explore some of the foundational cultural values, philosophies and beliefs of Hawaii 's host culture; and their relationship to contemporary health, wellness, views and practices. 
Included in Power Pass

Peter Burwash - Keynote Speaker, Presented by
5:30pm – 6:30pm
(Kapalua Bay Hotel, Kapalua Ballroom)
Peter's best-selling book, Improving the Landscape of Your Life has become an industry best seller. As founder of the world's largest international tennis management firm, and world-renowned tennis coach, Peter's vast career allows him to motivate audiences worldwide. In 1995 Peter received the Education Merit award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame, for his invaluable contribution to the expansion of the sport. Peter also participates in a continuing series of network television and radio appearances throughout the world .
*Included in Power Pass

Saturday, September 24

E Ala E
5:30am – 6:30am
(D.T. Fleming Beach fronting The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
Join a traditional Hawaiian ceremony at ocean’s edge to celebrate the beginning of a new day. Cultural Advisor, Clifford Nae`ole of Kapalua Land Company and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will be your guide. Wear your swimsuit and bring a beach towel.
Complimentary

LifeFest Kapalua Registration and Ticket Will Call
7:00am – 5:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Registration Area)
Check-in and pick up tickets, programs and event materials.

Kick & Sculpt
7:30am – 8:30am
Krista Clarke & Robert Ferguson, MS
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Beach House Lawn)
Start off your day with an exhilarating beach-side complete body work-out. You will feel invigorated and ready for all the events ahead.
Complimentary

Hawaiian Sweat
7:30am - 9:30am
Maka’ala Yates, DC
(Protocal Section/Honokahua Preservation Site)
The purification sweat house has been a part of many cultures especially with the indigenous people. This is a ritual of “healing & renewal” as well as prayer. You are invited into this transformational house, hale, and those who participate in the sweat or purification, Pulo’ulo’u, will experience a personal and cultural re-birth. The moist, natural, and extreme heat provides an opportunity for the release of toxins and impurities. The hot ordeal challenges our control and resistance and allows the chance for emotional release, mental clarity, and physical healing. In the Hawaiian hale, one is entering a house of alignment andhealing. Assisted by the hale-keeper, water pourer, or navigator, kau wai or ho’okele, those who request a sweat are purified with ceremonial steam, herbs, and invocations for protection, healing, blessing, and alignment. The sweat hale is a good way to prepare for a quest, to end a quest, or dust off that which does not serve one, on a journey of intensive growth, and greater awareness. Limited to 100 people.
*Included in Power Pass

Border’s Books & Music
10:00am– 7:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Kauai Room)
Spectators will have the opportunity to purchase presenters books and have them autographed.

The Jamba Juice Paddlers Ocean Challenge
8:30am – 12:30pm
( D.T. Fleming Beach fronting The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
A long distance, 6-person canoe race.
Admission: $150 per 6-person team
Spectators free

Health Expo
8:30am – 6:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Ballroom Foyer)
Exhibitors feature health-oriented products and services.
Spectators free

The Wellness Room
8:30am – 3:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua,Lower Ballroom Level))
Maui practitioners offer sample treatments of healing modalities from lomi-lomi, acupuncture and beyond.
15 minute treatments for $15

Individual Workshops: Accelerated Techniques of Empowerment and Inner Peace
9:00am – 5:00pm
Sandra Be-Taylor
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua- Wellness Room)
Individuals will have the opportunity to sign-up with Sandra, who is a pioneer in metaphysics, in a one on one private session.
$100 per session
By appointment only

Body Composition Analysis
10:30am - 2:30pm
Krista Clarke
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua- Wellness Room)
Individuals will have the opportunity to sign up with Krista and learn how "The Fat That Doesnt Come Back" presentation applies to their body. One-on-one private sessions includes body composition measurements.
$35 per session, by appointment only

Farmers Market & Healthy Café
8:30am-6:00pm & 10:00am - 2:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Medicinal Gardens )
LifeFest Farmers Market features fresh locally grown produce. Healthy Café is a quick-stop for spectators to satisfy their palates.

Workshops and Lectures

The Instant Gourmet
9:00am – 10:30 am
Madana Peatross
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Plantation Ballroom 3))
You will no longer feel intimidated by the idea of creating a gourmet meal for your friends or family. Cook like a pro by making gourmet meals with ease. Learn how to use healthy organic pre-made ingredients along with fresh produce to make dishes that will impress. Make dishes from India, Mexico, Italy and other exotic locations, including Hawaii. You'll also learn to plan and time meals and stock your pantry. Mostly you'll have fun in the kitchen.
*Included in Power Pass

How to Create Great Health with Natural Medicine
9:00am - 10:30am
Laurie Steelsmith, ND, MSA
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
In this presentation you will discover how the secrets of natural and Chinese medicine can help you achieve optimal well-being. Dr. Steelsmith will give you the tools to create as strong foundation of health. Learn how to create and maintatin your greatest asset, you health!
*Included in Power Pass

Makeup-less Makeovers
10:30am – 11:30am
Kat James
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Are you ready for an extreme makeover without extreme measures? Discover the three crucial elements missing from standard beauty and body approaches. Transform your shape and end your love-hate relationship with food without the standard suffering and sweat. Reverse wrinkles without acids and conquer stubborn skin issues without drugs. Discover a world of better products, information and resources to evolve your health and quality of life. Find out more about Kat James and her Total Transformation® Weekend Living Intensive.
*Included in Power Pass

New Treatments for Aging Skin
10:30am – 11:30am
Dr. George Martin
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 2)
Explore what’s new in the evaluation and treatment of aging skin. Maui ’s premier dermatologist discusses the various aspects of aging skin. Why does our skin age? How do we prevent our skin from aging? What do you do when you look in the mirror and see your mother? From anti-aging creams to botox and lasers, let Dr. Martin help you separate marketing hype from evidence based science in choosing your path to skin health.
*Included in Power Pass

Surfing the Chaos
9:30am – 10:30am
Sandra Be-Taylor
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
This seminar promises to delight, inspire, encourage and enhance fulfillment in all areas of life. You’ll be armed with life skills to enable you to access and integrate the following:
Keys to Better Judgment – Instinct, Intuition and Discernment
Process as Protocol – All Events as Simply Curriculum
Autonomy & Responsibility – Create Win/Win Relationships
Accelerated Techniques of Empowerment & Inner Peace
*Included in Power Pass

Healthy Haute Cuisine- Discover the Gourmet Chef Within
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Madana Peatross
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Plantation Ballroom 3)
This class is for those who like to cook, entertain, and feel adventurous. Use fresh readily available ingredients to create culinary delights. You will also learn about presentation and plating, which any chef will tell you are critical to eye appeal. This class will include tips on entertaining; from a quiet dinner for two, to a large dinner party.
*Included in Power Pass

History of the Hawaiian Sweat
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Maka’ala Yates, DC
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 2)
The purification sweat house has been a part of many cultures, especially with the indigenous people. Every
community that has realized the health benefits of steam has held the intention of this ritual as a method of healing, renewal, and prayer.
*Included in Power Pass

Anti-Aging & Nutrition
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ron Rosedale, MD
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Discover the interconnectedness between diet, insulin, leptin, and the chronic diseases of aging and how hormones are the most important factor in regulating the quality of metabolism.
*Included in Power Pass

Ho’oponopono
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Kahu Lyons Na'one and Kumu Ramsay Taum
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 2)
Ho’oponopono: The practice of bringing about mental, physical, emotional and spiritual balance, peace and harmony. Join Kahu Lyons Naone and Kumu Ramsay Taum in a discussion about Ho’oponopono, the Hawaiian practice and process of mediation, conflict resolution and healing. Kahu Naone and Kumu Taum will explore and share their mana’o (thoughts) and ike (knowledge) of this powerful healing practice. They will also discuss the appropriate and inappropriate applications and uses of Ho’oponopono.
*Included in Power Pass

Fat That Doesn’t Come Back
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert Ferguson, MS
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Learn how to outwit temptation, conquer cravings and say goodbye to diets. You can achieve weight loss faster than ever; and literally have your cake, and eat it too! This seminar will inspire and motivate you.
*Included in Power Pass

Dean Ornish, MD - Keynote Speaker
5:30pm - 6:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salons 3 & 4)
Recognized as "one of the most interesting people of 1996" by People magazine, featured in the "Time 100" issue on alternative medicine, and chosen by LIFE magazine as "one of the 50 most influential members of his generation," Dr. Ornish is founder, president, and director of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, where he holds the Bucksbaum Chair. Additionally he serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the author of five best-selling books, including New York Times' bestsellers: Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease, Eat More, Weigh Less, and Love & Survival.
*Included in Power Pass

Sunday, September 25

E Ala E
5:30am – 6:30am
( D.T. Fleming Beach fronting The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
Join a traditional Hawaiian ceremony at ocean’s edge to celebrate the beginning of a new day. Cultural Advisor, Clifford Nae`ole of Kapalua Land Company and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will be your guide. Wear your swimsuit and bring a beach towel.
Complimentary

LifeFest Kapalua Registration and Ticket Will Call
7:00am – 5:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Registration Area)
Check-in and pick up tickets, programs and event materials.

Hawaiian Sweat
7:30am – 9:30am
Maka’ala Yates, DC
(Protocal Section/Honokahua Preservation Site)
The purification sweat house has been a part of many cultures especially with the indigenous people. This is a ritual of “healing & renewal” as well as prayer. You are invited into this transformational house, hale, and those who participate in the sweat or purification, Pulo’ulo’u, will experience a personal and cultural re-birth. The moist, natural, and extreme heat provides an opportunity for the release of toxins and impurities. The hot ordeal challenges our control and resistance and allows the chance for emotional release, mental clarity, and physical healing. In the Hawaiian hale, one is entering a house of alignment andhealing. Assisted by the hale-keeper, water pourer, or navigator, kau wai or ho’okele, those who request a sweat are purified with ceremonial steam, herbs, and invocations for protection, healing, blessing, and alignment. The sweat hale is a good way to prepare for a quest, to end a quest, or dust off that which does not serve one, on a journey of intensive growth, and greater awareness. Limited to 75
*Included in Power Pass

Border’s Books & Music
10:00am – 7:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Kauai Room)
Spectators will have the opportunity to purchase presenters books and have them autographed.

Health Expo
8:30am – 6:00pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
Exhibitors feature health-oriented products and services.
Complimentary

The Wellness Room
8:30am – 3:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Lower Ballroom Level)
Maui practitioners offer sample treatments of healing modalities from lomi-lomi, acupuncture and beyond.
15 minutes treatments for $15

Tennis Workshop- The Key to Dynamic Doubles
9:00am - 11:00am
Peter Burwash
(Kapalua Tennis Garden)
Join Peter Burwash, President of Peter Burwash International and USPTA Professional, on court to master the keys of dynamic doubles. Participation is limited, please call (808) 669-5677 to reserve your space.
Complimentary

Individual Workshops: Accelerated Techniques of Empowerment and Inner Peace
9 :00am – 2:00pm
Sandra Be-Taylor
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua - Wellness Room)
Individuals will have the opportunity to sign-up with Sandra, who is a pioneer in metaphysics, in a one on one private session.
$100 per session
By appointment only .

Farmers Market & Healthy Café
8:30am - 6:00pm & 10:00am - 2:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Medicinal Gardens)
LifeFest Farmers Market features fresh locally grown produce. Healthy Café is a quick-stop for spectators to satisfy
their palates.

Body Composition Analysis
10:30am - 2:30pm
Krista Clarke
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua- Wellness Room)
Did you know that muscle burns fat? Find out how much muscle and fat you have and how you can alter your body chemistry to release fat that doesn't come back . Individuals will have the opportunity to sign-up with Krista in one on one private session that includes body composition measurements. $35 per session, by appointment only

Workshops and Lectures

The Instant Gourmet
9:00am – 10:30am
Madana Peatross
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
You will no longer feel intimidated by the idea of creating a gourmet meal for your friends or family. Cook like a pro by making gourmet meals with ease. Learn how to use healthy organic pre-made ingredients along with fresh produce to make dishes that will impress. Make dishes from India, Mexico, Italy and other exotic locations, including Hawaii. You’ll also learn to plan and time meals and stock your pantry. Mostly you’ll have fun in the kitchen.
*Included in Power Pass

A Hawaiian Sense of Place
9:00am - 10:30am
Kumu Ramsay Taum
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Amphitheatre)
Establishing a cultural framework for health and wellness, this revealing presentation and discussion will explore some of the foundational cultural values, philosophies and beliefs of Hawaii 's host culture; and their relationship to contemporary health, wellness, views and practices. 
*Included in Power Pass

Hawaiian Meditation “Ho’okuano’o” Techniques
10:30am - 12:00pm
Maka’ala Yates, DC
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
The three meditation techniques that will be offered are:
Kukulu ‘o ke ao: “The Pillar of Light.” This technique will bring harmony into a disharmonic environment. It will help the practitioner to better discern information, and bring healing into one’s life, and into the life of others.
Ha ‘Ehiku: “The Seven Breaths of Life.” This technique works with the breath to enable healing.
Ha Mo’o: “The Spinal Breath” Ha Mo’o is probably one of the oldest forms of meditation techniques known to the ancient peoples of Hawaii and was able to pass through the years of conditioning without being diluted, or manipulated. It is a technique used to help tune one’s consciousness with the divine consciousness, thus enabling each person to rediscover their soul qualities of peace, harmony, and enduring happiness.
* Included in Power Pass

Natural Solutions to Menopause
11:00am - 12:30pm
Laurie Steelsmith, ND, MSA
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 2)
Discover how having balanced hormones can increase the quality of your life and help you sail through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Learn how to improve your weight, energy, and vitality. In this seminar we will explore the benefits of botanical medicines, nutritional supplements, and natural hormones to enhance your hormonal health.
*Included in Power Pass

Healthy Haute Cuisine - Discover the Gourmet Chef Within
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Madana Peatross
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Plantation Ballroom 3)
This class is for those who like to cook, entertain, and feel adventurous. Use fresh readily available ingredients to create culinary delights. You will also learn about presentation and plating, which any chef will tell you are critical to eye appeal. This class will include tips on entertaining; from a quiet dinner for two, to a large dinner party.
*Included in Power Pass

Vegetarian Diets - Promises, Pitfalls and Practicalities
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Michael Klaper, MD
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Dr. Klaper will discuss strategies using meat-free nutrition to improve health and overcome disease, while also avoiding development of possible deficiencies in essential nutrients.
*Included in Power Pass

Skin Cancer Update 2005
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. George Martin
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua)
The lecture that could save your life! Who is at risk for skin cancer? What are the ABCD’s of melanoma? “My doctor told me that I have skin cancer… what do I do?” Know the warning signs of skin cancer. Dr. George Martin, a Maui dermatologist with 20 years of experience in treating skin cancer, shares his knowledge in diagnosing and treating skin cancer.
*Included in Power Pass

Lifestyle Upgrades
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Kat James
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 1)
Learn how to literally, and dramatically, transform your body and your looks from the inside out - without drugs, surgery or even sweat — through a deprogramming and reprogramming of deceivingly powerful dawn-to-dusk routines. Reprogram dozens of autopilot routines into powerful “pro-beauty” rituals that will transform your reflection and your quality of life. Plan your own kitchen and bathroom cabinet makeovers during this session. Convert your body’s daily experience from anti-beauty assaults, to pro-beauty choices, that will collectively transform you on a cellular level, from the inside out. Find out more about Kat James and her Total Transformation® Weekend Living Intensive.
*Included in Power Pass

Navigating the Diet Maze
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Michael Klaper, MD; Ron Rosedale , MD; Terry Shintani, MD; Ira Zunin, MD; Laurie Steelsmith, ND
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 2)
Most people become overwhelmed by the number of popular diets and the amount of nutritional information available today. Join the Nation’s top nutrition experts to navigate today’s popular diets and learn why you should select an approach that will enhance your overall health.
*Included in Power Pass

An Evening with Naomi Judd - Keynote Speaker
5:30pm – 6:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Salon 3 & 4)
One of the most popular country music artists of all time, Naomi was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, a potentially fatal chronic liver disease that forced her retirement. With unwavering optimism and characteristic inner strength, Naomi stepped out of the spotlight to explore paths that have led to new successful endeavors. Today, she is completely cured of the Hepatitis C virus and shares her triumph in the best selling book, Naomi’s Breakthrough Guide: 20 Choices to Transform Your Life and is a powerful speaker on the strength of the human spirit.
*Included in Power Pass

Plantation Pau Hana Party
6:30pm – 9:30pm
(The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Beach House Lawn)
Mix and mingle with event presenters at the perfect culmination of the weekend festivities, featuring top chefs preparing healthy organic samplings accompanied by wine and music
Tickets: $75 per person, includes food and wine, no host bar
*Included in Power Pass

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