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Mana Wāhine: Our Strong Sisters Connected by Blood, the Ones We Choose, And the Ones Who Choose Us
Lynette Haunani #changewithin #changeyourmindchangeyourlife #growinguponthebeach #livealohaonandoffthemat #ManaWahine #mindfullness #mindfullnesswomen supporting women #sisterhood #spells #womenhow bond #yoga a cirlce of women bells&yoga Bloodline bound by blood How women bond with eachother lets do yoga together Mana Wahine Sisterhood of the mat Strong Hawaiian Women The sisters we choose
E komo mai i ka hale, welcome home, my sister. Come, settle into this sacred space with me, and let's talk story about all the Mana Wāhine (mah-nah wah-hee-neh), Strong Women in our lives and what it truly means to support each other through every season of life. I am my mother’s daughter. Strong-willed, resilient, a survivor. From her, I learned the art of nurturing, but, more importantly, with her unspoken guidance, I’ve gotten really good at sensing those quiet moments when my sisters, related by blood or by choice, need a little extra lift or gentle push to help them...
Navigating Change with Intention: Finding Your Heleuma ~ Your Anchor
Lynette Haunani #auravibe #changewithin #changeyourmindchangeyourlife #deepbreathing #hawaiianaura #ho'oponopono #ho'oponoponoprayer #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #selfcare Connect to nature with Mana Ha Connecting with the land Connection with community creating love with respect to our cultures Diversity emotion surfing Finding Aloha where you are at Grounding with the land growing up Hawaiian Growing up HawaiianHawaiians in the mainland community hawaiian aura Hawaiian tradition Hawaiian Wisdom Hawaiians living in New York How cultures respect each other how to compliment culture living sober Mana Ha mindfulness muliticulture Never alone recovery taking a break tradition yoga
Change is in the air—you can feel it, can’t you? Like any living thing, change is vibrant and active. The type of change I'm talking about isn’t something you can reach out and touch, but it’s right there, moving between us and sprinkled into every choice we make. Honestly, the whole point of living is to grow, and to grow, we must be willing to change. E kamaʻilio kākou, let's have a conversation, or bettah yet, let's talk story about the power of intentional change. Growth through change hasn't been easy for me, but it has been powerful. One of...
Ho'omaha & Makahiki: Hawaiian Wisdom for Reclaiming Your Winter Rest
Lynette Haunani #auravibe #changewithin #hawaiianaura #lets learnfrom eachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #Makahiki #mindfullness #onelove #oneworld #selfcare #thinkinganew A long winters rest community Finding Aloha where you are at Growing up HawaiianHawaiians in the mainland community Hawaiian Aura Hawaiian Wisdom Hawaiians living in New York Mindfulness during long winter months spring is coming taking a break tradition yoga
E kamaʻilio kākou, let's have a conversation, or better yet, let's talk story about Ho'omaha and the celebration of Makahiki. On cold, crisp days like today, I am reminded that we are still in the dark times of winter. The natural urge to slow down and stay in is strong. While modern life often demands that we be active and produce constantly, nature tells a different story. We should Ho'omaha (ho-oh-mah-hah), take rest. Winter is a season of essential dormancy, a time for the earth and us to recharge before the burst of spring arrives. In the spirit of finding deeper...
Working through Loss with Hawaiian Wisdom ~ The Grief You Didn't Expect: Mourning the Lives We Used to Live and Carrying the Weight of 'Kaumaha'
Lynette Haunani #addictionrecovery #changewithin #changeyourmindchangeyourlife #deepbreathing #grief #grief recovery #hawaiianaura #ho'oponopono #ho'oponoponoprayer #livealohaonandoffthemat #livingclean #mindfullness #recovery from addictions #selfcare #the grief cycle #triggers addiction emotion surfing living sober Riding emotional waves yoga
Talking Story About 'Kaumaha', The Heavy Weight of Grief
This blog post is a warm, personal conversation about 'Kaumaha' grief, which means "heavy weight." The author emphasizes that grief is a normal response to any significant loss—not just death—like going through a divorce or a breakup, recovering from alcohol and substance dependency or abuse and destructive behaviours, loss of employment or a career change, and even illnesses can cause grief. The healing journey isn't easy or a straight line, but the good news is that the weight does lift.
The core of the healing wisdom in this post comes from Hawaiian culture, stressing that you shouldn't go through this alone. The 'Ohana (family and community) is essential for sharing the deep pain and lightening your burden. The traditional practice of Hoʻoponopono ("to put right") is offered as a powerful tool. Using phrases like "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," and "I love you" can help you clear old resentments and bring inner peace.
To further support the process, the post recommends holistic practices like yoga, meditation, Pule (prayer) and connecting with nature, Āina (land), as grief is held both in the mind and the body. Ultimately, the message is to be kind and gentle with yourself; there is no time limit on grief, and healing is possible through patience and community support.
The Ahi of Aloha: The Hawaiian Aura Logo, The Symbol of Our Promise
Lynette Haunani #AhiOfAloha #hawaiianaura #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #onelove #oneworld community Diversity growing up Hawaiian Growing up in a multi cultural family Hawaiian tradition mindfulness mixed culture muliticulture recovery taking a break The Ahi of aloha The Flame of Aloha The Hawiian Aura Ahi tradition yoga
At Hawaiian Aura, our logo isn't just a symbol; it's the Ahi (flame) of Aloha, a beacon representing the very heart of our community. This radiant flame embodies so much of what makes Hawaiian culture unique and enduring, a powerful reminder of who we are, no matter if you are a Hawaiian living in Hawaii or elsewhere in this beautiful world. The Ahi in our logo speaks to harmony—the balanced coexistence that's central to the Hawaiian way of life. It’s deeply rooted in the importance of family values and traditions (ʻohana), the cornerstone of Hawaiian society that teaches us respect,...