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Pokai Bay and the Paddle: Lessons from a Hawaiian Childhood
Lynette Haunani #auravibe #childrensmeditation #deepbreathing #growinguponthebeach #hawaiianaura #ho'oponopono #lets learnfrom eachother #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #livingmybestlifeontheocean #mindfullness #oneworld #PoKa'iBayUSA Connect to nature with Mana Ha connection to self and the land creating love with respect to our cultures growing up Hawaiian Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling how to compliment culture Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i Canoe Club surfing mountains like waves
The Rhythm of my paddle. I grew up on a sandy beach called Poka'i Bay. It's located on the west side of the island of O'ahu, in the state of Hawai'i. The scent of salt and plumeria, the endless stretch of blue water and the rhythmic beat of paddles – these are the indelible memories of my childhood growing up on the sun-drenched shores of Pokai Bay on the west side of Oʻahu. For us keiki (children), the beach wasn't just a playground; it was our classroom, our training ground, and the heart of our community. Family memories made, lifelong relationships...
The Mana of the Mountain: How Hawaiians Bring Their Spirit to The Snow
Lynette Haunani #auravibe #hawaiianaura #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #oneworld #power breathe #selfcare Connect to nature with Mana Ha connection to self and the land creating love with respect to our cultures hawaiian aura mindfulness snow boarding surfing mountains like waves surfing waves of snow yoga
Picture this: someone carving up fresh powder on a snowy mountain, but they're from Hawaii. It might sound wild, but for generations, when Mauna Kea, a majestic sacred mountain on the Big Island of Hawai'i, gets its winter coat of snow, Hawaiians have hit its slopes. It's not your typical resort scene with the chairlift things or fancy lodges; it's raw, exhilarating, and a unique way to connect with the 'aina (eye-nah), their ancestral land. What's even cooler is that not all, but most Hawaiian snowboarders, actually start by surfing ocean waves. Think about it: that same balance, that same flow,...