Instructor: Kiwala`o Taylor, Kumu Hula

Length: 3 days & 2 nights

Dates: To be arranged

Inclusions:

• Accommodations
• Meals
• Instruction

Location:

• Halau Ulu Lehua I `Ola`a
• A personal retreat center
• On the slopes of Mauna Loa
• 11-miles south of Hilo
• 30-minute drive to the volcano

Cost:

• $950.00 per person
• Group rates available (maximum 4 students)
• Transportation not included, car rental recommended

What to bring:

• Pareo, or pa’u (2 yards of fabric) to dance in
• Tape recorder recommended

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

This 3-day workshop promotes health and fitness though the art of movement and hula. Instruction will take place at the studio of Kumu Hula Kiwala`o at Halau Ulu Lehua I `Ola`a Located on the slopes of Mauna Loa. The retreat site is 30-minutes from Kilauea Volcano, the home of Pele the fire goddess, and 20-minutes from Hilo Town.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Enjoy learning hula exercises and ancient dances that stretch and strengthen the body and mind. Increase your flexibility while experiencing the healing energy of a good hula workout.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN!

Add pleasure and health to your vacation as you learn the beautiful art of hula and Hawaiian culture. Practice chanting techniques which focus on the HA (the breath) using deep breathing exercises that promote good health and relaxation. Learn how to Pa’i Ka Ipu (rhythms on the gourd drum). Hawaiian language and lei making will be shared.

Learn about Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi -(massage) an ancient healing art as you integrate body, mind and spirit connections.

EXERCISE:

Exercises target calves, thighs, hips, and arms. Hula cardio workout facilitates weight loss and helps to reshape and tone the body. Posture improves. Energy level increases!

Dance your way to a healthier you!

Personal instruction and classes may be arranged directly with Kumu Kiwala`o at alohahulaarts@hawaii.rr.com or call (808) 966-9321.

“E lawe i ke a`o a malama, a e `oi mau ka na`auao”
He who takes his teachings and applies them
increases his knowledge
~Mary Kawena Pukui from the book `Olelo No`eau ~

Mahalo Dietrich Varez for the use of your Hina blockprint in the header.