KA HUNA WISDOM:
HAWAIIAN TRANSFORMATIONAL BODYWORK

We are all looking for more love and joy in our lives; a way to reconnect with our selves, the nature that surrounds us and, ultimately, with our Creator. This search involves exploring many different sources of knowledge and experiences, mostly originating in ancient cultures whose spiritual practices were a way of life that guided every action, attitude and perception. It appears that ancient knowledge has become a stepping stone for us now to reconnect with our innate creative wisdom and spirituality that we have disregarded in modern times. I believe there are universal truths that connect all ancient knowledge like the thread that weaves the tapestry of life so elegantly; and one of the most profound examples of these lies in the mystery of Polynesian practices and Huna philosophy, incorporating a profound healing bodywork called Ka huna Lomi Lomi (massage).

The early Hawaiians were a peaceful people with knowledge of how to interact with nature to influence their circumstances and live in harmony. They had a deep reverence for Nature, knew compassion, forgiveness and joy, and had the belief that the core of the Universe exists in all beings. Much of their ancient knowledge is revealed in the study of their language in which each word consists of root words which have many meanings. Storytelling was the means by which all knowledge was shared and the listeners given the freedom to discover hidden truths in their own time. Such is true of the seven ka huna principles, each deeply layered with meanings that could take a lifetime to explore.

Hawaiians also used dance, chanting, rituals, song, connections with Nature and a sacred bodywork (Lomi Lomi) to live their lives with spiritual awareness, balance and peace.

The Ka Huna’s were and still are the shamans, teachers and healers of Hawaii whose true task was to teach people how to use their own energy. Ka huna massage was not simply a way to relax; it was a comprehensive spiritual and physical ritual that began with prayer and continued with cleansing the body internally and externally. It was used as a transformational tool during rites of passage to completely balance mind, body, spirit and clear a person on all levels of any blockages that may disrupt the flow of energy throughout a person’s being.

Today this sacred “Temple Style” massage (so called since it was once the place where this ritual massage took place) is helping many people to move more gracefully through major personal and spiritual transitions, getting them more in touch with the ALOHA in their soul.

“The dance of breath and life from the heart”, as it is sometimes called, uses intuitive movement, breath, rhythm, flow and focused intention to bring about profound healing and alignment of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. The ka huna practitioner uses hands, forearms and elbows in continuous flowing movements over the body in a dynamic, rhythmical flow that connects with the natural rhythms of nature on physical and energetic levels. Using the principle of “energy flows where attention goes”, the practitioner’s intention and focus can help release blockages and redirect the flow of energy to facilitate positive transformation.

The seven Huna principles embodied in this sacred bodywork have become the cornerstone of my passion for this work and way of life that has brought about such remarkable expansion and healing in my own life:

Huna teaches us that our thoughts influence our emotions and reality: By becoming aware of our thought patterns we are able to clear limiting beliefs and make positive changes in our lives. We can create the life we want by putting energy and focus into what we truly desire, knowing that everything is interconnected and that there are no limits to what we can create. We are amazingly powerful beings as we contain the life force that created us. All knowledge and power comes from within.

Life offers us opportunities in the present moment: we can learn to respond to life in each new moment without reacting out of fear from past experiences or projecting expectations about the future.

Aloha teaches us about acceptance and forgiveness, without judgments and attachments which only limit our perceptions and opportunities. We can learn about the immensely powerful creative force within us to manifest our dreams and trust in the mystery of life. We can learn to live life passionately from the heart.

This is an active path which involves being effective and true to our own unique gifts and talents; embodying your beliefs and truthfully effecting positive change just by being who you already are.

“The huna way of life and philosophy teaches that the key to living a fulfilled life lies in the awakening and integration of your subconscious, conscious and higher selves. It offers us a vision of life centered in love, a way of the heart with Humankind, Nature and the Divine as harmonious parts of the cosmic community.”

This is the joy of working with Ka huna as a way of life every day. I feel very privileged to be able to share this gift through this wonderful massage which is such a joy to give and a blissful pleasure to receive.
The benefits include physical healing of injuries, increased flexibility and energy, reconnecting with your personal power, clearing the mind of negative thought patterns, becoming more positive, overcoming past emotional trauma and addictions, and letting go of “baggage” to make space for more love and joy in your life.

I have seen many people make positive changes in their lives and in the world through the experience of ka huna bodywork, either through the training workshops, working with or receiving the massage. This is an ancient wisdom shared in a beautiful bodywork.

“The joyful sharing of life energy in the present moment”
ALOHA!!