Foundations of Mana O Kahiko
The Eight Pillars of Hawaiian Spirituality
Foundations of Hawaiian Healing is the beginning point for all students entering the school of Mana O Kahiko. This program introduces the Eight Pillars of Hawaiian Spirituality, the principles that establish the grounding necessary to approach Hawaiian healing traditions with understanding and responsibility.
THE PILLARS
Nā Akua
Recognition of the higher spiritual forces, ancestral guidance, and the unseen relationships that surround human life.
ʻOiaʻiʻo
Truth as a spiritual essence that reveals what is real and restores integrity.
Pule
Prayer as humility, communication, and alignment with the spiritual world.
ʻOhana
Understanding relationship with family, community, land, ancestors, and future generations.
Aloha
The governing force of compassion, respect, and right relationship with others.
Hana
The commitment to act, to correct oneself, and to live what one has learned.
Pono
Restoring balance through the alignment of thought, word, and action.
Makaukau
Readiness, steadiness, and the ability to remain grounded when carrying sacred knowledge.
Why Foundations Comes First
The teachings of Ho‘oponopono, Lomilomi, and Hula are not approached as isolated techniques. They are supported by a broader cultural understanding that shapes how these practices are carried and shared.
Foundations of Hawaiian Healing introduces these principles so that students may enter the pathways of learning with preparation and clarity.
Month One
Introduction to the Eight Pillars of Hawaiian Spirituality and the foundations that support all further learning.
Program Structure
Month Two
Deepening understanding of the pillars through discussion, study, and practical application.
Month Three
Integration of the teachings and preparation to enter the pathways of Ho‘oponopono, Lomilomi, or Hula.
Who This Program Is For
Students beginning their journey
Those who feel called to learn within Mana O Kahiko and wish to enter the pathways of Ho‘oponopono, Lomilomi, or Hula with proper preparation.
Practitioners seeking deeper grounding
Individuals who may already be familiar with Hawaiian healing practices but want to understand the cultural foundations that support them.
Those committed to learning with responsibility
People who recognise that Hawaiian teachings are approached with patience, humility, and respect for lineage.
Begin with Foundations
All students who wish to enter the pathways of Ho‘oponopono, Lomilomi, or Hula begin with Foundations of Mana O Kahiko. This program introduces the Eight Pillars of Hawaiian Spirituality that support the teachings shared within the school.
Completing Foundations prepares students to move forward with clarity and responsibility within the traditions they choose to pursue.