The Hawanawana Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai has introduced a series of innovative treatments and classes that tap into the ancient art of sound therapy. Sound healing, an age-old practice, uses instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to generate vibrations that align the brain’s frequencies to alpha or theta states—frequencies known for their cellular healing properties.
This approach has gained recognition for its effectiveness in reducing stress, managing pain, and achieving emotional balance, as supported by various studies and clinical trials. Now, guests at the resort have the opportunity to experience the therapeutic effects of sound through a selection of new offerings.
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One of the standout treatments is the Three Senses Aroma Massage. This 90-minute session marries aromatherapy with sound therapy, blending the soothing touch of massage with the fragrant essence of Hawaiian flowers like Plumeria, Pikake, and Tiare. These locally-sourced oils, coupled with the melodic tones of Tibetan singing bowls or oceanic drumming, create a sensory experience that fosters energetic balance and deep inner harmony. Guests emerge from the treatment feeling both revitalized and profoundly nourished.
Another unique offering is the Cocoon Sound Meditation, led by resident healer and Reiki Master Caroline Reese. In this 60-minute private session, guests are gently suspended in an aerial yoga hammock while being enveloped by the resonant sounds of alchemy crystal singing bowls, gongs, and indigenous percussion. This meditative journey through sound and vibration is designed to induce a restorative shift in mind, body, and spirit.
For those seeking a deeply immersive experience, the Sound Bath Meditation offers a 60-minute private session where participants lie down in a tranquil space, allowing the sound vibrations to guide them into a deep meditative state. This restorative, full-body listening experience is ideal for finding focus, relieving stress, and achieving a heightened sense of well-being.
The spa also offers a different approach to sound therapy through Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). These techniques focus on the idea that energy flows along pathways in the body, and blockages can cause physical ailments. During a 60-minute private session, participants learn specific tapping sequences that target emotions and triggers, providing tools to manage stress and emotional responses effectively.
Frida Bokjo, the Assistant Spa Director, highlights the unique power of sound healing, sharing her belief in its profound impact. She draws on evocative examples, like an infant moved to tears by music or a person with dementia who can still play an instrument, to illustrate the deep connection between sound and the body’s natural vibrations. Bokjo emphasizes that sound therapy, much like music, resonates with our body’s inherent vibrational state, offering a wide array of benefits.
The Hawanawana Spa, aptly named for the “whispering ocean,” offers a comprehensive range of spa and salon services. These can be booked online through the Four Seasons website or mobile app, ensuring a seamless experience for guests.
To enhance the travel experience, the resort includes round-trip flights from Honolulu on Lanai Air for all bookings, with arrivals through December 31, 2025, ensuring that guests’ journeys to relaxation begin the moment they depart.
