As someone who is always on the lookout for programs that center cultural healing, community connection, and personal growth, I recently came across something really special that I wanted to share with you all.
Hoakamana.org is launching a new series called “E KĀ MAU IHO I KE OLA NŌ – Thriving”, and it’s truly a beautiful offering grounded in Native Hawaiian knowledge and practice. These sessions—called Lewa—are designed to support wellness, cultural identity, and a deeper connection to ancestral wisdom. And what I love most? It’s all about thriving, not just surviving.
The series is led by cultural practitioners like Kahupōno Kanoelani Davis, Alakaʻi Kane Shimabukuro, and ʻUluʻuliani Miner-Ching, each bringing their own manaʻo and energy to the spaces they hold.
There are a number of session options, so you can choose what fits your life and energy best:
🗓 Informational Meetings
If you’re curious and want to learn more before signing up, they’re holding info sessions:
- April 30, 2025 | 5–6 PM HST
- May 1, 2025 | 12–1 PM HST
📚 Session Highlights:
- Lewa I – “E KĀ MAU IHO I KE OLA NŌ”
With Kahupōno Kanoelani Davis- Wednesdays starting May 7 | 11 AM–1 PM
- Thursdays starting May 8 | 5–7 PM
- Lewa II – “Pale i ka pō, puka i ke ao”
With ʻUluʻuliani Miner-Ching- Saturdays starting May 3 | 9–11 AM
- Lewa III – “Kala Wale”
With Alakaʻi Kane Shimabukuro- Thursdays starting May 8 | 1–3 PM
- Lewa IV – “Ka Pōpolo a Kāne”
With Alakaʻi Kane Shimabukuro- Tuesdays starting May 6 | 1–3 PM
- Lewa V – “Kāhea / Komo”
With Kahupōno Kanoelani Davis- Wednesdays starting May 7 | 2:30–4:30 PM
Each session offers a safe space for movement, reflection, and cultural grounding. Whether you’re Native Hawaiian, kamaʻāina, or simply interested in showing up with respect and learning through community, this is an incredible chance to be part of something meaningful.
You can register via the QR code on the flyer or check out more details on Hoakamana.org.
If you end up joining, let me know—I’d love to hear how it goes. 🌺
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