BRENDA MOHALAPUA IGNACIO
ALOHA, .. E KOMO MAI
A native of Hamakua, Big Island of Hawaii, I was taught by my grandmother from birth the connection of the spirit of love in all things, especially nature. Formal training in the sacred manner of hula used in my youth opened my heart and mind to my inner dance and expression. It was through my dance that I became aware of my hands and the impact they held. In 1975, blessed to become a student of Hannah "Nana" Veary, a most powerful spiritual teacher, I was guided and encouraged by her to use my hands as my life's purpose. Words could not fully express all that was given to me through her example, love and teaching. Much of my life's direction today is a tribute to her, as well as to Hawaii's greatest teacher of all, our beloved Queen Liliuokalani.
MISSION
It is my belief that in the sharing of some of the history and philosophy of various aspects of this loving work, as well as performing this sacred touch with grace and a genuinely caring heart, others can awaken to and appreciate their own awareness of the healing power within.
Kumu Lomilomi, Kahu, Lomilomi Practitioner
"ALOHA SPIRIT'" IS THE COORDINATION OF MIND AND HEART
Pilahi Paki wrote the following, encouraging us to think and emote good feelings within and outwardly to others. It is essential to the practice of lomilomi:
A - stands for AKAHAI ..... meaning Kindness, to be expressed
with tenderness.
L - stands for LOKAHI ..... meaning Unity, to be expressed
with harmony.
O - stands for OLU'OLU ... meaning Agreeable, to be expressed
with pleasantness.
H - stands for HA'AHA'A .. meaning Humility, to be expressed
with modesty.
A - stands or AHONUI .... meaning Patience, to be expressed
with perseverance.
