At The Blisstitute of Living Aloha , we celebrate a special kind of person: the Aloha Warrior . These are individuals devoted to living and spreading Aloha  — not just as a word, but as a way of being. They embody love, compassion, integrity, and conscious connection, creating a ripple of positivity in every corner of their lives. What Is an Aloha Warrior? An Aloha Warrior is someone who: Nurtures personal growth : They are committed to self-reflection, learning, and expandin

In Hawaiian culture, the practice of Ho‘okupu —making offerings—is a beautiful expression of respect, gratitude, and connection. A ho‘okupu is more than just a gift; it is a tangible way of acknowledging the presence and power of the person, spirit, or deity to whom it is offered, while also honouring the land, or ‘āina , from which the offering comes. The Heart of Ho‘okupu Traditionally, ho‘okupu could take many forms: food, flowers, shells, stones, kapa (bark cloth) , or ot

There’s a rhythm to life on the Surf Coast  - the sound of waves folding onto sand, the scent of salt in the air, and the spacious quiet that returns when you pause long enough to notice it.  It’s this same rhythm of flow, presence, and deep connection  that lives at the heart of Lomi Lomi massage , the traditional Hawaiian art of healing touch.   The Spirit of Aloha In Hawaiian culture, Aloha  is more than a greeting. It carries the essence of love, compassion, and connectio

Mahalo ke akua. Mahalo Nui to the āina of the sovereign kingdom of Hawaii. I am beyond grateful to have spent the past two months...

There is a Hawaiian proverb that says: “He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka.” The land is chief, and the people are its servants. This...

In Hawaiian wisdom, aka  are the subtle energetic threads that weave everything in the universe together. You might imagine them like...

In the old ways of Hawai‘i, life was lived in harmony. People cared for the land and the land cared for them. Nothing was wasted, and...

There is a Hawaiian saying: “ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi.” All knowledge is not taught in one school. We honour this wisdom...

🌺  Ho‘oponopono – Making Things Right 🌺 Ho‘oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation, forgiveness, and restoring...

Featured in Connect Magazine FNQ 2025 Annual Edition by The Blisstitute of Living Aloha Hawaiian wisdom has so much to offer us in terms...