As a well-kept secret since it lies in the lee of Maui: Lanai, the island, which opened its doors to tourism as a last resort. About 3,000 Hawaiians living on the island, just as attached to almost 30 kilometers of roads has.

Early last century, by James Drummond Dole for a million dollars bought, were in the red earth lanais almost exclusively planted pineapples, to be subsequently shipped in small silver boxes in the world. This fact has Lanai his nickname "pineapple Iceland" owe.

In recent years, Lanai blossomed into an exclusive meeting place for the rich and famous in America. Two hotel resorts, which classify themselves among America's "Top Ten Hotels", can be found on the seventh of the island-dwarfs: the 35-million-dollar resort Lodge at Koele and The Manele Bay Hotel, from its breakfast patio is on fountains and playful dolphins in the bay looks down.

A hike to the top of the island, which offers thousands of feet high Lanaihale a panoramic view to the islands of Molokai, Oahu and Big Iceland. In Kaunolu Village on the south side there are the well-preserved ruins and prehistoric rock paintings, petroglyphs, the first Hawaiians.

Bikram Yoga - Meditation of the wave rider

Long before his triumphal procession through Europe took up yoga, practice surfing the Indian athletics before their wave rides. Meanwhile, the trend has broken car and ignited the enthusiasm motion joyful holiday.

Crisp as celery

Sarah, our instructor has strict but fair. Mid-20s, dyed blond, short hair, a body, such as fresh crisp celery sticks. From such a fitness idol wants to be loved and praised. Whether somebody is sometimes like this?

In the front row to warm up to an American her mid-forties. Not an ounce of fat too much. Zero cellulite. Toned muscles. Silicone Breasts. As the snake rabbit she hypnotized her reflection. Impressed by focusing so much concentration and I the wings lame eagle that I make in the mirror.

Two rusty heater hum, sweat dripping, it evaporated in a tropical rain forest. Sarah's rattling like machine gun fire instructions. Tear open the window, drink run out, water, jump down to the beach and into the cool water is all you want after the first few minutes in the Indian sauna. With certainty begins Sarah deserting from the front door. "Stop and back! Cool not let your body that makes the benefits of the heat effect destroyed. You will thank me!"

Somehow this reminds all of ballet. Only without Tutu and rod. Eight women united in grief. This sharp commands. What is missing is the bamboo stick. We are T's, are on the right leg, which left trembling in the air, upper body bent forward, arms outstretched. "Push, press, squeeze, and freeeeeeze relief!" If you see asterisks, you've done the exercise correctly.

We did, and therefore may not remove us with shaky knees. The endorphins in our bodies turn somersaults, we float on air. Bikram thank: Only flying is better!