‘A‘ohe ‘ulu e loa‘a i ka pōkole o ka lou. No breadfruit can be reached when the picking stick is too short. (There is no success without preparation). In this article I take a brief look at how Huna provides a useful framework in which to frame coaching. What is Coaching? One of definition that the International Coaching Community gives of … [Read more...] about Huna and Coaching
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Serge King talks about “Yovo-Yovo” Adventures in Africa
Serge and Gloria King have recently published a book entitled: "Yovo-Yovo" Adventures in Africa 1964-1971. The book details the period of their lives when they lived and worked in Africa and their experiences there. This also includes Serge's reflections on working with African shamanism during this period. The book is available on Kindle here. To supplement the text, the … [Read more...] about Serge King talks about “Yovo-Yovo” Adventures in Africa
Honu Medicine
This article has been kindly contributed by friend, Alakai and Huna and Shamanic Teacher Jonathan Hammond. *** When one thinks of Hawaii, images of Topaz-blue water, palm trees, emerald mountains come to mind, as do the lithe pretty girls and tattooed muscular men tantalizing us with their exotic Hula movements. But if you have spent actual time on any of the islands, you’ll … [Read more...] about Honu Medicine
Manifestation: Concepts, Pitfalls and Troubleshooting
Manifestation: a powerful process. Taken at the most basic level ‘to manifest’ refers to making ‘visible or obvious’. In some contexts this is broadened to refer to objects, people and situations appearing in one’s life and that somehow this is caused in the process of manifestation. In Huna there is the notion of the unseen – Po and the seen - Ao. Prior to something being … [Read more...] about Manifestation: Concepts, Pitfalls and Troubleshooting
Combining Feng Shui with Dynamind, Healing Shapes, and other Huna techniques.
Huna techniques and approaches are easily combined with other techniques and approaches. In this fascinating article, Jim Fallon writes about how to go about solving problems by combining Feng Shui with Dynamind, Healing Shapes, and other Huna techniques. Feng Shui Feng Shui is the Chinese art of studying and changing patterns in the environment. Dynamind is a technique for … [Read more...] about Combining Feng Shui with Dynamind, Healing Shapes, and other Huna techniques.
The Importance of Compassion
At a recent workshop I was at, the topic of compassion was discussed. It is a concept that I believe is important for many reasons so I will explore it here. What is Compassion? Many popular dictionaries provide a common definition of compassion along the lines of: a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering or Sympathetic pity … [Read more...] about The Importance of Compassion
Huna and the Tarot
The Tarot as a Teaching Tool There are various theories about the Tarot and many uses as well as some misconceptions. One way of looking at the Tarot is as a wonderful storehouse of symbolism. Another way is to consider the Tarot as a teaching tool. In an article for Aloha International, Jim Fallon and Serge King, explored a way of using the Mayor Arcana of the Tarot to … [Read more...] about Huna and the Tarot
A Lesson About Change From Serge King
Lava Flows on Big Island brings Big Changes In May 2018 volcanic activity increased around the Kilauea Volcano on Big Island. This resulted in eruptions, the opening of fissures, increases in volcanic smog (Vog), many many earthquakes and an increased flow of lava on the eastern side of the Island. As a result, there were evacuations and the landscape of the island has, in … [Read more...] about A Lesson About Change From Serge King
Strangers Among Us
Interacting with Strangers I live near a wonderful large natural park which is quite unusual as it is tucked away in the suburbs. I spend a lot of time there because it's a pleasant place to visit. As I walk through the park, I may make brief eye contact with people I pass, smile and sometimes say good afternoon or even strike up a brief conversation if that seems appropriate. … [Read more...] about Strangers Among Us
A Shamanic Perspective on Pleasure
Pleasure is an interesting concept and something that guides our actions and reactions, yet how much do we really know about pleasure? Last year I visited my friend Stewart Blackburn on Big Island. Stewart is a shamanic teacher and practitioner and a fellow Alakai of Aloha International. One area Stewart has focussed on is the concept of pleasure. This includes notions such … [Read more...] about A Shamanic Perspective on Pleasure