Hawaiians’ deep connection to the ‘aina – the land – has roots in the very beginning of ancient Hawaiian culture. Hawaiians believe that humans are part of the natural world – not separate from it – and the Hawaiian creation story of Hāloa reminds us to care for the ‘aina the way that she cares for us.
Can you imagine a world that replaced violence with words?
Since April, protectors of Mauna Kea have embodied Kapu Aloha, an ancient practice inspired by our kupuna, using compassion and Aloha with great intention as a response to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT).
To bring ancient wisdom into modern times is a profound exercise in faith.
Faith in the natural world, faith in the source, faith in love and in one’s self– these all come into play as we carry our ancestors’ teachings into the present.
Join us for the September training BOOK NOW Reservations@Hoomanaspamaui.com (808) 573-8256 Moving Forward with Intention As the Makahiki season comes to a close, we must ask ourselves: How are we going to move forward with intention? Makahiki is a celebration of the bounty of the land and a commitment to peace. In ancient times during …
Join us for the September training BOOK NOW Reservations@Hoomanaspamaui.com (808) 573-8256 Our Past, Our Future What do you get when you combine the richness of the past with the possibilities of the future? What flourishes when you put together the force of Hawaiian ancestral wisdom and the outlook of a better world? For us, this …
Join us for the September training BOOK NOW Reservations@Hoomanaspamaui.com (808) 573-8256 “Aligned with the Ancestors” by Shannon Wianecki This article appears in the January-February 2015 issue of Maui No Ka ‘Oi magazine Maui Magazine / January-February 2015 / Aligned with the Ancestors Aligned with the Ancestors Lomilomi — Hawaiian massage — seeks to balance the body down to the bone, …
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