Our guest this week on Pathways is Richard Koob, best known as the founder of Kalani Oceanside Retreat, a non-profit retreat center, and for his contribution to self-development and education. He toured the world as a professional dancer before founding Kalani with his partner. Kalani opened in 1982. By the time Richard retired from Kalani in 2013 it had become Hawaii's largest and oldest retreat center. Kalani sponsors an extensive Community Arts Program, with more than 50 offerings per week, typically free to the public or by donation, including offerings of yoga, Hawaiian culture, dance and performing arts, wellness, and personal growth. Kalani also sponsors special events; hosts diverse residential retreats and workshops; provides lodging and meals for guests; oversees volunteer, sabbatical, and visiting artist education programs; and houses a sustainable community of residents in an ecovillage.
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