Breath of the Island

• Culturally-Rooted Hula Wellness Experience
  Guided by Kumu Hula ʻAuliʻi Aweau-Teves, this session invites you to explore hula as a sacred practice of storytelling, healing, and connection to the land.

• Ancestral Storytelling & Movement
  Discover how each hula movement embodies Hawaiian history, natural elements, and the deep relationship between people and place.

• Foundational Hula Training
  Learn basic steps and gestures that align body, mind, and spirit while honoring centuries-old traditions.

• Connection to ʻĀina (Land)
  Experience the healing energy of the Koʻolau Mountains and Kāneʻohe Bay—an iconic landscape that amplifies the spiritual depth of the practice.

• Hawaiian Cultural Values
  Engage with guiding principles such as aloha (love, compassion) and mālama (care, stewardship) in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

• Healing Sound Journey
  Conclude your experience with a restorative sound meditation featuring crystal bowls, elemental tones, and the soothing resonance of the handpan, led by Diana of Awakened Mana.

• Guided culturally-based hula wellness experience taught by a certified Kumu Hula

• Instruction in foundational hula movements, gestures, and storytelling

• Cultural education on Hawaiian values, traditions, and history

• Connection-to-place grounding session overlooking Kāneʻohe Bay

• Restorative sound healing journey with crystal bowls and handpan

• Open-air venue at Hale Nanea for an immersive natural setting

• All equipment needed for the sound journey (mats and props if provided)

• Supportive, welcoming environment for all experience levels

• Complimentary time to reflect, journal, or enjoy the surrounding scenery after the session

• Light Snack

Make the most of your cultural healing experience by arriving prepared. We recommend bringing:

👟 Comfortable Clothing

Wear breathable, flexible clothing suitable for gentle movement. Yoga-style attire or a sarong/pa‘u (optional) works great.

💧 Water Bottle

Stay hydrated during your hula practice and sound healing session.

🧘 Small Towel or Layer

Helpful for comfort during seated or floor-based portions of the experience.

📝 Journal (Optional)

Ideal for capturing insights, reflections, or intentions after the sound healing journey.

🌞 Sun Protection

Depending on the weather: sunscreen, a hat, or light cover-up. The space is open-air, however it’s shaded!

🧦 Warm Layer (Optional)

A light sweater or shawl can help during the sound bath if the breeze picks up.

💛 Open Mind & Aloha Spirit

Arrive ready to connect with Hawaiian culture, movement, storytelling, and the land.

A Deeply Immersive Cultural Experience

Your journey begins with a grounding connection to the land, honoring the ʻāina and the natural energy of the surrounding Koʻolau Mountains. You’ll be welcomed into a space of intention, mindfulness, and Hawaiian cultural respect.

Learn the Basics of Hula as a Wellness Practice

Kumu ʻAuliʻi will guide you through essential hula steps and hand motions. No prior dance experience is necessary—this session focuses on presence, storytelling, and healing through movement rather than performance.

Ancestral Storytelling

You will learn the meaning behind each gesture and how hula has preserved Hawaiian history for generations. This is a heart-opening introduction to the cultural significance of hula.

Sound Healing Integration

After movement, you’ll transition into a peaceful sound journey designed to help the body integrate the practice. Crystal singing bowls and handpan melodies create a meditative soundscape that supports relaxation, release, and inner balance.

A Regenerative, Heart-Centered Experience

Participants commonly describe this experience as grounding, emotional, rejuvenating, and spiritually enriching. Expect to leave with a deeper sense of connection to Hawaiian culture—and to yourself.

• No prior experience required: This event welcomes beginners, repeat visitors, and anyone seeking a holistic healing experience.

• Age suitability: Recommended for ages 12+; minors must be accompanied by an adult.

• Location: Hale Nanea, set above Kāneʻohe Bay with views of the Koʻolau Mountains.

• Physical activity level: Gentle movement; accessible variations provided.

• What to wear: Comfortable clothing suitable for light movement; optional sarong/paʻu if you’d like to dress in a more traditional style.

• What to bring: Water bottle, small towel, journal (optional), an open heart.

• Weather: This is an open-air experience. Sessions run rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.

• Photography: Please be respectful—some moments are meant to be experienced rather than captured. Your kumu will let you know when/if photos are appropriate.

• Cultural respect: Participants are asked to honor the space, traditions, and teachings shared during the session.

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the event.
  Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance will receive a full refund.

• No refunds within 24 hours of the event.
  Because this is a small-group, culturally guided experience, late cancellations or no-shows cannot be refunded.

• Weather-related cancellations:
  In the rare event that weather conditions make the session unsafe, guests will receive the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

• Late arrivals:
  Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. Due to the cultural structure of the experience, late arrivals may miss the grounding portion and may not be able to join once the session has begun.

🌊 Kāneʻohe Bay — A Breathtaking Cultural Setting

Location: YWCA KOKOKAHI

Address: 45-035 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744

Directions: Click Here

Experience your cultural wellness journey in one of the most stunning and spiritually significant locations on Oʻahu. Overlooking the turquoise waters of Kāneʻohe Bay and framed by the majestic Koʻolau Mountain range, this setting offers the perfect blend of peace, beauty, and cultural depth.