Caring for Your Life Force as a Spiritual Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage Practitioner In Hawaiian wisdom, mana  is the vital life force that flows through all things. It is not something we “have” in isolation, but something that moves, grows, diminishes, and renews itself through relationship — with ourselves, with others, with the land, and with Spirit. For those who walk the path of giving Spiritual Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage, maintaining one’s mana  is not optional. It is found

At The Institute of Living Aloha , we celebrate a special kind of person: the Aloha Warrior . These are individuals devoted to living and spreading Aloha  — not just as a word, but as a way of being. They embody love, compassion, integrity, and conscious connection, creating a ripple of positivity in every corner of their lives. What Is an Aloha Warrior? An Aloha Warrior is someone who: Nurtures personal growth : They are committed to self-reflection, learning, and expanding

In Hawaiian culture, the practice of Ho‘okupu —making offerings—is a beautiful expression of respect, gratitude, and connection. A ho‘okupu is more than just a gift; it is a tangible way of acknowledging the presence and power of the person, spirit, or deity to whom it is offered, while also honouring the land, or ‘āina , from which the offering comes. The Heart of Ho‘okupu Traditionally, ho‘okupu could take many forms: food, flowers, shells, stones, kapa (bark cloth) , or ot

Mahalo ke akua. Mahalo Nui to the āina of the sovereign kingdom of Hawaii. I am beyond grateful to have spent the past two months talking story & breathing in the powerful mana on Kauai, the Big Island, Maui & Oahu. Since returning to Naarm, Melbourne, I have often found I have no words for the intricate beauty of these phenomenal, powerful islands. Maybe some words about my own journey will have to do for now…  As a body worker who had learnt some foundations of Lomilomi

There is a Hawaiian proverb that says: “He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka.” The land is chief, and the people are its servants. This...

In Hawaiian wisdom, aka  are the subtle energetic threads that weave everything in the universe together. You might imagine them like fine strands of light, connecting you to the people you love, the places you spend time, and even the thoughts and emotions you carry. Though invisible to the eye, they are deeply felt by the heart and spirit. Through these threads, energy is always moving - between your body, mind, emotions, spirit, and the world around you. Just as rivers car

In the old ways of Hawai‘i, life was lived in harmony. People cared for the land and the land cared for them. Nothing was wasted, and everyone’s needs were met—from the youngest child to the oldest elder. Even with limited resources, there was abundance, because people lived in right relationship with one another, with the ‘āina (land), with the elements, and with Akua (Spirit). This state of Lōkahi —oneness, balance, and interconnection—was the foundation of life. It meant

There is a Hawaiian saying: “ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi.” All knowledge is not taught in one school. We honour this wisdom deeply. Every Lomilomi school and every teacher carries their own unique gifts. Each one contributes to the weaving of healing into the world, and we bow in respect to them all. So, why walk this path with us? Rooted in Experience & Lineage Charlie Snow, founder of The Institute of Living Aloha , has been walking the path of Lomilomi since 20

🌺  Ho‘oponopono – Making Things Right 🌺 Ho‘oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation, forgiveness, and restoring...

Featured in Connect Magazine FNQ 2025 Annual Edition by The Institute of Living Aloha Hawaiian wisdom has so much to offer us in terms of remembering how to live in love, openness, respect, connection to our bodies, the earth, and spirit, and in taking passionate responsibility for creating our own lives.    It is a culture based on  aloha  - love, joy and a full honouring of the connection between all things and all that is. This ancient wisdom helps to remind us that we are