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Writings

Spa Wisdom

     Healthy living is a lifelong commitment to learning and self-exploration. We have asked our island healers, spa experts, and wellness instructors to share their na'auao, their wisdom, with you. Here you will find articles on yoga, meditation, and Hawaiian healing, along with insights into nutrition, green living, and energy medicine. 

     Email us with your requests for topics. Our Healthy Living Library is here for you, as part of our commitment to your lifelong health and wellness goals.

 

  • THE ART OF RELAXATION

    "While with an eye made quiet by the power of harmony, and the deep power of joy, We see into the life of things." Wordsworth

  • THE CENTERING BREATH

    How to Fish the Evening Rise
          ‘It’s all in the breath,” my father would say, as he felt the fly line arc, pause, and then spin out into the watery shadows. “Slow, steady, ease it out with the line…right…there.”      

  • AROMATHERAPY

     Ancient Healing for Modern Times
         Aromatherapy is a healing modality that has been in existence since man began recording history.  There are a number of references in the Old and New Testament of the Bible, including the Frankincense and Myrrh brought to Bethlehem by the three wise men.  Trade routes were formed in the old world to trade essential oils and spices, which were often more highly prized than silk or jewels.

  • ALOHA AND NAMASTE

     Two Words, One Meaning   
         Whether you express the words, Aloha and/or Namaste in Hawaii or in yoga class, these words have similar meanings. Both words are very powerful and mean much more than a simple literal translation. In fact, spanning East and West, across seemingly separate cultures, Aloha and Namaste are interchangeable.