Crampy? Moody? Here’s the Maui Girl’s Guide to Syncing With Your Cycle

Let’s be real: being a woman can feel like a full-time job, but it’s also the highest honor. Many of us have no idea what phase of our cycle we’re in (except when cramps and irritability hit like a freight train) so yeah, it’s no wonder we’re burned out. Cycle syncing can be an incredible way to stay connected to yourself and maximize your energy.

We’re not doctors—but we are women (and actually, hi, I’m Kama, a holistic wellness coach for over a decade before launching Maui Makai) who love feeling good and supporting our bodies as best we can. So we created this feel-good, island-infused guide to syncing your lifestyle to your cycle. Whether you’re bleeding or ovulating, there’s something you can shift to feel a little more connected, a little more supported, and a lot more chill.

🌑 Menstrual Phase (Days 1–5): Rest + Reflect

What’s happening: This is when your period starts—energy is at its lowest, and your body is doing major inner work. Time to slow down.

Supportive Moves:
Gentle walks by the ocean, light yoga, meditation, journaling. Wailea Healing Center, the spa at Grand Wailea, Blue Mango Yoga, and Uplift Maui offer relaxing classes or treatments to support restoration.

Island Eats:
Warm, iron-rich foods are your best friend. Think stews, soups, and grounding meals like lentils, mushrooms, beets, and dark leafy greens. Try the beet poke at A’a Roots in Napili, or grab a hot bowl from Veg Out in Haiku.

Cycle Syncing on Maui Tip:
Let this be your “inner winter.” Cancel a plan. Light a candle. Nap to the sound of the waves. Track your cycle with the Natural Cycles app so you know when this rest window is coming—and plan around it, guilt-free.

Local Faves for This Phase:

• Mana Foods (Pa’ia) – stocked with warming teas, iron-rich snacks, and everything else your bleeding heart desires.

• Maui Tea Farm + Zee Tea – reach for red raspberry leaf or hibiscus-based blends to support your uterus and hydration.

🌒 Follicular Phase (Days 6–13): Energize + Explore

What’s happening: Estrogen is rising, your energy is climbing, and your brain is ready for action. This is a great time to try new things, make decisions, and be social.

Supportive Moves:
Dance, hike, or surf—it’s time to move! Book a movement class, take a paddle board out, or go for a sunrise hike in ‘Iao Valley.

Island Eats:
Lighter meals like fresh salads, tropical fruits, and smoothies will match your rising energy. Try a smoothie bowl from Hawaiian Moons in Kihei or a papaya boat at Belle Surf Cafe in Pa’ia.

Cycle Syncing on Maui Tip:
This is your “inner spring.” New ideas are blossoming—run with them. Plan your meetings, start your projects, pitch the thing. This is your time.

Local Faves for This Phase:

• Choice Health Bar (Ka’anapali & Pa’ia) – for light, energizing meals.

• Farmers Markets of Maui (Upcountry, Kihei, Honokowai) – for fresh fruits, herbs, and grounding energy from the land.

🌕 Ovulation Phase (Days 14–16): Shine + Connect

What’s happening: Your hormones peak, and your energy and libido are at an all-time high. You’re glowing, social, and magnetic.

Supportive Moves:
HIIT workouts, long swims, vinyasa yoga—go big if it feels good. Plan beach hangs, dates, or photoshoots.

Island Eats:
Cooling foods are great here—coconut water, cucumbers, citrus, and raw veggies. Grab the Soba Bowl at A’a Roots.

Cycle Syncing on Maui Tip:
This is your “inner summer.” Show up. Be seen. Your confidence is peaking—say yes to the things that light you up.

Local Faves for This Phase:

• Monkeypod Kitchen (Wailea or Ka’anapali) – for a mocktail and fun, flirty night out.

• Lineage Maui – get their garlic szechuan noodles and share small plates with friends.

🌗 Luteal Phase (Days 17–28): Nest + Nourish

What’s happening: Progesterone rises, and your energy starts to slow down. You might feel more introspective, sensitive, or low-key. This is when PMS often creeps in.

Supportive Moves:
Slower strength training, deep stretching, yin yoga. Take a beach walk and listen to your favorite moody playlist.

Island Eats:
Warm, grounding, slightly indulgent meals. Try the Greek Plate at Earth Aloha Eats or have a nourishing plate from Bacon & Blossom (it’s seed oil free and delicious). Add magnesium-rich foods like dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, and bananas to reduce cramps.

Cycle Syncing on Maui Tip:
This is your “inner fall.” Nest. Reflect. Tie up loose ends and clear space for your inner winter.

Local Faves for This Phase:

• Alive and Well (Kahului) – for hormone-balancing supplements or a quick turmeric shot.

• Mana Foods (Pa’ia) or Hawaiian Moons (Kihei) – for organic groceries and hormone-friendly snacks.

Final Tip:
The more you honor your body’s rhythms, the more your body will honor you. You don’t have to overhaul your life—just start tuning in. Maui has everything you need to soften into your cycle, one phase at a time.