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On Taking Things Personally: A Huna Perspective

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He ‘olina leo ka ke aloha. - A joyousness is in the voice of love. (Love speaks in a gentle and joyous voice, not in harshness or gruffness). Hawaiian Proverb   The Hawaiians have a particular type of instrument – the nose flute (ʻohe hano ihu), a bamboo instrument which is played using the breath from the nose. It is considered to be a symbol of blessing and … [Read more...] about On Taking Things Personally: A Huna Perspective

Reflecting on Connecting: A Huna Perspective

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pili kau, pili ho'oilo  (together in the dry season, together in the wet season) - Hawaiian Proverb Someone recently suggested to me that it would be easier and ‘safer’ if we took a position of detachment from our thoughts, feelings and experiences, that to be disconnected provides some kind of protection from ‘bad’ things that might happen in life. While I … [Read more...] about Reflecting on Connecting: A Huna Perspective

The Shaman’s Mind – Interview with Jonathan Hammond

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Meet Jonathan Hammond For Jonathan Hammond, July 2020 marked the culmination of a great deal of effort and focus resulting in the publication of his book: The Shaman’s Mind: Huna Wisdom to Change Your Life. Jonathan is an alakai (leader) of Aloha International as well as an energy healer shamanic practitioner, spiritual counsellor and faculty member of the Omega Institute. He … [Read more...] about The Shaman’s Mind – Interview with Jonathan Hammond

Hale Huna: Moving On

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Hale Huna, Aloha International's Huna centre in Volcano Village is on the market for sale.  I have such amazing memories of visiting Hale Huna on various occasions and will really miss visiting there in the future, but as we know the one constant is change and things move on. Hale Huna has been the location of wonderful experiences for many many people from all over the … [Read more...] about Hale Huna: Moving On

5 Reasons I Love Huna- Paula Brown

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I have asked a range of people why they have been been drawn to Huna and what they most value about it. I asked fellow Alakai, Paula Brown to provide 5 reasons why she loves Huna. I hope this inspires you. (Paula also provided the neat illustration for the post). Huna Found Me! My intense interest in Huna jumps from my soul purpose in life, my own “way of life”. After … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons I Love Huna- Paula Brown

Bless The Present, Trust Yourself and Expect The Best

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What's in a Phrase? Well lots in this case. Bless The Present Trust Yourself Expect The Best This three lined deceptively simple phrase provides the key to improving effectiveness at any point.  It draws on the power of the Huna principles, for example, the blessing of Aloha and the presence of Manawa, the inner certainty of Mana and the focus on good outcomes with … [Read more...] about Bless The Present, Trust Yourself and Expect The Best

Rapid Still Point

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Jim Fallon provides a variation on the Still Point technique which can be used for centering and energising and much more. What is the Still Point? In the Hawaiian system the navel (piko) is the symbolic centre for body, mind, and spirit (remember we are born with the umbilical cord attached to this area). This point of awareness is called the Still Point, also referred to as … [Read more...] about Rapid Still Point

The Bowl of Light: A Teaching Tale

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He nanea no ka lawai‘a kole. - It is interesting to fish for kole. - (It is interesting to gather and tell stories) -Hawaiian proverb Messages Through Metaphors Cultures throughout the world each have their own unique teaching tales. These stories provide shared narratives which can entertain, fascinate, educate and share values from generation to generation. In … [Read more...] about The Bowl of Light: A Teaching Tale

Learning From The Nature Of Waves

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What can we learn from waves? I have always been fascinated by the coast and in particular the waves as they crash against the shore. From childhood I can recall holidays with hours just spent watching the ebb and flow of the waves and trying to anticipate and understand the varied patterns that they create. I have often wondered if this fascination was fuelled by the fact … [Read more...] about Learning From The Nature Of Waves