Historic Paia Train Depot turned Healthy Cafe and Yoga Center on Maui
In the not so distant past a train traversed some of north Maui’s rugged terrain. The Paia Train Depot was a stopping point for the freight and passenger line which connected Haiku and Kahului. The freight on this train line was pineapple and sugar, but the Paia station also served as an important passenger link from 1884 to 1966. The train had to traverse the Maliko Gulch on a trestle, finally reaching Kahului on the northwest coast with it’s freight and passengers.
Historic Paia Train Depot turned Healthy Cafe and Yoga Center on Maui
In the not so distant past a train traversed some of north Maui’s rugged terrain. The Paia Train Depot was a stopping point for the freight and passenger line which connected Haiku and Kahului. The freight on this train line was pineapple and sugar, but the Paia station also served as an important passenger link from 1884 to 1966. The train had to traverse the Maliko Gulch on a trestle, finally reaching Kahului on the northwest coast with it’s freight and passengers.
Now, this charming historical landmark stands as a center of activity for food, fitness, and fun just minutes from Maui’s famed North Shore beaches. Within the arches of this unique structure the Maui Yoga & Dance Shala and The Island Fresh Cafe welcome locals and visitors from around the world to participate in a variety of yoga & dance classes and trainings or to experience delicious locally sourced meals. Want to surf? Paia Surf Lessons is also located at the Old Train Depot and offers two hour surf lessons and surfboard rentals.
The Maui Yoga Shala is a place for feeling and expressing the beauty of the human spirit – a portal for all seekers to connect deeply with their own bodies and each other, and move as their hearts desire. Yoga teacher trainings and retreats are offered year round contributing to the vibrant energy exchange between people from all walks of life interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Now, this charming historical landmark stands as a center of activity for food, fitness, and fun just minutes from Maui’s famed North Shore beaches. Within the arches of this unique structure the Maui Yoga & Dance Shala and The Island Fresh Cafe welcome locals and visitors from around the world to participate in a variety of yoga & dance classes and trainings or to experience delicious locally sourced meals. Want to surf? Paia Surf Lessons is also located at the Old Train Depot and offers two hour surf lessons and surfboard rentals.
The Maui Yoga Shala is a place for feeling and expressing the beauty of the human spirit – a portal for all seekers to connect deeply with their own bodies and each other, and move as their hearts desire. Yoga teacher trainings and retreats are offered year round contributing to the vibrant energy exchange between people from all walks of life interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Owner Nadia Toraman opened the doors to the first location 23 years ago on Maui. Since then her studio has become one of the most established and well recognized centers on Hawaii. The Shala is now a highly popular place for all to come to enjoy top yoga, hip hop, ballet, candlelight classes, belly dance, latin dance, contemporary, and meditation from some of the island’s best instructors. Also featured are Workshops from world-renowned teachers, musical and holiday events, kirtans, and much more. Nadia founded the original Maui Yoga Shala in Paia with the intention to share her passion for Yoga, and that strong passion and love for the practice continues to today.
Owner Nadia Toraman opened the doors to the first location 23 years ago on Maui. Since then her studio has become one of the most established and well recognized centers on Hawaii.
The Shala is now a highly popular place for all to come to enjoy top yoga, hip hop, ballet, candlelight classes, belly dance, latin dance, contemporary, and meditation from some of the island’s best instructors. Also featured are Workshops from world-renowned teachers, musical and holiday events, kirtans, and much more.
Nadia founded the original Maui Yoga Shala in Paia with the intention to share her passion for Yoga, and that strong passion and love for the practice continues to today.
The Island Fresh Cafe in Paia displays a breezy, tropical setting for outdoor seating as well as cozy indoor seating, both areas featuring murals and hanging art by local artists. There’s plenty of breakfast & lunch options and specialties with many of the ingredients from Maui’s farms and the Shala’s own garden. The Cafe’s featured fresh catch of the day, Hawaiian coffees, smoothies, fresh drinking coconuts, and other treats has became a draw for locals and visitors alike and those who want to venture just up the the road from bustling Paia town. Besides the delicious food offerings, the Cafe routinely offers music events featuring local artists and is available to rent for weddings, birthday parties as well as being a perfect a perfect place to bring your family or group.
The Island Fresh Cafe in Paia displays a breezy, tropical setting for outdoor seating as well as cozy indoor seating, both areas featuring murals and hanging art by local artists. There’s plenty of breakfast & lunch options and specialties with many of the ingredients from Maui’s farms and the Shala’s own garden.
The Cafe’s featured fresh catch of the day, Hawaiian coffees, smoothies, fresh drinking coconuts, and other treats has became a draw for locals and visitors alike and those who want to venture just up the road from bustling Paia town.
Besides the delicious food offerings, the Cafe routinely offers music events featuring local artists and is available to rent for weddings, birthday parties as well as being a perfect a perfect place to bring your family or group.
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