“Hula is the language of the heart, therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people.”— King David Kalākaua When many people think of Hula , they picture graceful dancers in skirts, swaying to gentle music. While beautiful, this image only touches the surface. Hula is far more than a dance. It is a living cultural practice — a way of remembering, storytelling, praying, and honouring the land and ancestors of Hawaiʻi . Through movement, chant ( oli ), and breath, Hula carries

Aloha. I love it when people ask whether it’s culturally appropriate for me to teach Spiritual Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage  — or even whether it’s appropriate for anyone who is not Hawaiian to share this work. I love this question because it tells me something important: that people genuinely care. And it is  an important question — one that deserves a thoughtful, grounded response. It also gives me the opportunity to share a little Hawaiian wisdom with you. A Little About Me M