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The Mauli Way...
Your “Mauli” — your life force, your essence — is what makes you uniquely you. Each of us has our own path, our own passions, and our own rhythm in life. The Mauli Way is a celebration of that individuality.
We want you to understand what bolsters you, rediscover what inspires you and align that with the life that you are living. Transformation isn’t easy, but with guidance, community, and a few magical moments along the way, it unfolds naturally.
Surrounded by the mana — the spiritual energy — of Hawai‘i’s Big Island, you’ll find space to reflect, connect, and grow. Through meaningful workshops, new friendships, and time to simply be, you’ll experience why this retreat is unlike any other.
He OLA KO LOKO
I'm a part-time anesthesiologist working and living in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii since 2010. I’m also a RPCV (Malawi 1997-1999), a mother, a surfer, a caretaker for my 90 year-old mother, an entrepreneur, and an ICF certified Burnout Coach.
I absolutely love the life that I’m living right now — but that wasn't always the case. I was in the grind - medical school at UCSF and anesthesia residency at Brigham and Women’s. Upon finishing residency, I decided to move to Hawaii, get a job and finally live a "normal" life. Initially life in Hilo was idyllic as a new, single attending without much responsibilities and a much larger paycheck, but as the years worn on and “life” happened… I found myself burned out. I was working 60+ hours a week, taking endless call, leading a department, caring for a newborn, and struggling in my relationship. I was in survival mode — exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected from the joy I had when I first came to the island. Then came COVID — a pause that became a gift. It gave me time to reflect, reevaluate, and begin the long process of realigning my life. That transformation was a LONG process. In retrospect, if I’d had proper guidance and more community, I know that I would have gotten here sooner.
That's why I created The Mauli Way. It’s a chance to getaway from our usual routines, to pause, take inventory of our lives and to figure out how to take better care of ourselves, so that we have the energy and enthusiasm to continue taking care of others and create lives that we love.
Aloha, I'm Julie Soong, M.D...
Founder of the Mauli Way
He OLA K0 LOKO (the LIFe within you)
When was the last time you checked in with yourself—not your schedule, not your patients, you?
Medicine can make life feel heavy and meaningless if we lose touch with what truly matters. Stop just surviving. Join us for five restorative days in Hawaii to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover who you are—and find joy in life again!
To help you rediscover who you are so that you can live how you want!
Our Mission
Who knew how 5 days on the Big Island of Hawaii could be so impactful?
Have no regrets. Live the life that you deserve!
The Mauli Way REtreats
Experience...
Her name really says it all! Her sunny disposition and knowledge of the island will make sure that you'll have fun while you explore the island! She's also a horse whisperer, bartender, surfer and musician!
HopE DAVIS, Activity Guide
How does she make healthy food always taste so good? We are lucky to have an onsite chef that knows how to take advantage of local flavors and create healthy meals! She's also an amazing meditation and yoga teacher!
PaulA Cauvin, Chef Extraordinaire
Communications and logistics are this woman's forte as a mother of 4 and wife to an MD. You'll get to know her well as you'll see her pinch hitting where ever and when ever we need her. We all need a Christina in our lives!
