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Allen Alapa’i – Kumu (teacher) of Ho’oponopono LomiLomiSM
Aloha Kakou (Aloha to everyone). My name is Allen Kealaelia Alapa’i. I am a native
Hawaiian. Born and raised on the island of Kauai, in a peaceful little town called Hanalei. I
come from 12 generations of Hawaiian healers. My grandmother Elisabeth Kaili is my teacher
of the ancient knowledge that was handed down generation after generation in the Kaili
ohana - my family’s lineage. This knowledge was never shared outside of my family. It was
only kept in my ohana (family) until now…in my generation. My apprenticeship of my
family’s art of healing the mind, body and spirit started at the age of six years old. I am one
of twelve children. I have seven sisters and four brothers and out of the twelve of us…my
grandmother picked me to carry on our family’s sacred healing work Ho’oponopono LomiLomiSM.
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The “MANA”
“MANA” is the spiritual life force, power, that guides us in this ancient Hawaiian healing
work. It is the power, the energy we will receive, when using the proper protocols of PULE
(prayers) and OLI (chants). This is the direct connection to all of the AKUAS (gods), to the
KUPUNA (ancestors) and the higher forces that helps us every moment in this sacred healing
service to others.
The “ALOHA”
“ALOHA” is the Hawaiians way we greet each other. But it has a deeper meaning than just a
greeting to each other. ALOHA means the “Breath of Life”. So when we say ALOHA to each
other we are really saying that “I am happy to see you…full with the Breath of Life” meaning
that you are still alive and well. My teacher (my grandmother) also taught us that ALOHA
means unconditional LOVE. This is the energy (MANA) and the right attitude we need to heal
people. As a young boy growing up my grandmother told me …”that one day the world will
be coming to Hawaii… in search of LOVE and the ALOHA…HO’O MA’KAUKAU (to be ready)”,
because this will happen in my generation. This is why I am here…to share the ALOHA
unconditionally.
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“E ALA E” (to wake up)
I am here to represent my Hawaiian genealogy, my grandmother, my ancestors and the
elders of Hawaii that guides me. I was given this mission to come, to share and teach the
real “Hawaiian Way”…the proper way! As a native Hawaiian…it is my KULEANA
(responsibility) to stand up for my Hawaiian culture that is being misunderstood here by
many people who are using the Hawaiian culture improperly! I am so ready to share my
family’s HUNA (secrets) and knowledge to all who will listen with their hearts… andnotwith
their minds.
Because ALOHA CAN HEAL THE WORLD.
Antoinette Kahili Alapa’i – Kumu (teacher) of the Hawaiian Cultural Arts
My name is Kahililaulani Kaeo Alapa'i, named after
my grandmother. I am an Kanaka Maoli (native
hawaiian). I grew up on the West shores of Oahu,
farming, fishing and gathering the herbs la'au lapa'au
for healing. My mother Jean Kawehionapua Kaeo was an
hawaiian Kupuna teaching mele (music), hula (dance),
ho'oponopono, and aids in spiritual and physical
ailments. She has helped many and all remembers her
for her laughter. Growing up with mom, this was a way
of life and it became mine. I continue to carry on
her knowledge and teachings with my own ohana (family)
and others alike around the world and most of all in
my homeland Hawai'i
The “HULA”
Traditional Hawaiian Dance carried on through lineage – is expressed with Love (ALOHA), poise,
strength and dignity of our culture. Both, ancient and modern. Honouring the ancestors, land, water
and everything with spiritual connection.
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