"I was expecting to learn just another massage technique. What I found instead was a course in Polynesian history that you would be hard-pressed to find in any university. Kumu, you taught us with patience and love and understanding. You helped us straighten our own 'kinks" so we could do the work intended of us, and that is to help others." (Kainoa)

"Words cannot describe the time and experiences I have shared with Kumu and the rest of the class, the "Children of the Rainbow," in this intensive Lomilomi course. It has been unforgettable.....I have gone to places I never thought I could (see), I have felt like I never thought I would (feel). I feel a totally different person and for that I truly have gratitude and the hugest respect and love for Kumu. This course is a must for anyone who wants to embark on an infinite spiritual journey...." (Kupu)

"I thought I was coming to a massage course and now found that this is the equivalent of Carlos Casteneda studying in the Mexican Desert with the timeless Shaman, Don Juan. ...If I could sum up my feeling in a word or two, I would say, 'Amazingly Grateful'! From my personal practices, along with my studies and work, my sensitivity to working with energy has increased and become more tangible....I will use what I've learned to help myself and as many others as I can." (Kekoa)

“I feel as if I am on a spiritual journey when I experience your teachings. Your wisdom and unconditional love shines through the stories you tell. The organization of your curriculum is flawless and flowing. Everything is taught in a relaxed environment, but much is always accomplished...You are wonderful! Lomilomi is definitely going to be a lifestyle change for myself as a person and as an instrument in God’s healings. Thank you for inspiring me and awakening my intuitive spirit from within.” (Loraine, O’ahu, May 2007)

Calendar of Classes and Events

Please send an email to Kumu Karen for more information about any of the upcoming classes and events. For those who would like to sponsor a Lomilomi or Hawaiian Healing class in your area, please contact Kumu Karen to make arrangements. Those who find the Kapuaokalani website and register directly with Kumu will receive a discounted rate. Kapuaokalani is now accepting major credit cards for all classes.

2010 Events & Classes

Private one-on-one classes for new students and returning students are also available at $90/hr.
Private Lomilomi sessions can be made directly through Kumu and are $90/hr. and $130/ hr. and a half.

August 6-13 - Road Map to Consciousness Oahu Emmersion Seminar with Brian Vatcher. Kumu Karen will be a guest speaker. Please contact Brian Vatcher at www.roadmaptoconsciousness.com to register for this amazing seminar.

September (dates TBA) Lomilomi classes in Austria, Switzerland

October 3 - Kumu Karen will be a guest speaker for Sacred Bodywork - Kauai Retreat. Contact Kumu Jairo Cardona and Kumu Dennis Stovall for more information at www.sacredbodywork.us

Oct. 8-9 Lomilomi Level I, Oahu, Hawaii

Oct. 10-11 Lomilomi Level II, Oahu, Hawaii

October 16, 17 - Hawaiian Culture and Healing Seminar in Westminster West, Vermont. A Kapuaokalani Event


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Class Descriptions

Lomilomi I
Lomilomi is the power of touch in the spirit of Aloha. We start with Kamana'o 'io, Hawaiian values, where we find our connection to our past,present and future. We learn the Hawaiian way, with love and caring; discovering your spiritual gifts and nuturing your intuition. Learn the "Huna" secrets of the past to open the portal of learning. The class includes the full-body table massage with opu huli, the ancient Hawaiian art of setting the stomach back into alignment and the seated massage for the head, neck shoulder and arms. Learn the chants and prayers that transform.

Lomilomi II
Advanced Course (pre-requisite Lomilomi I) We go deeper into the spiritualitiy of Lomilomi and Huna. Learn to remove negative energies and spiritual attatchments, balance the Pineal gland the spiritual connector and bring the body, mind, and spirit into alignment. Learn spiritual cleansing with Ho'oponopono and the Aka cord cutting ceremony. We do inner child work on our unihipili, soul retrieval, and increase our ablility to see and hear messages of Spirit. For the physical body, you learn to set the tailbone back into place and rotate the hips to smooth out instantly any tension and pain.

Lomilomi 5-Day Intensive Seminar
This class combines several classes. Lomilomi I, Spiritual cleansing, and some of the sacred tours. Learn to develop your spiritual gifts as you learn the table and seated massage. With more days of study you will understand much of the sacredness and wisdom of the ancient Hawaiians while you develop the Lomilomi lifestyle. Some of the advance techniques of level II will also be shared. Your life will become fine-tuned, and changed forever!

Healing with Shells

Spiritual Cleansing Class
Cut the negative connections of the past so that you can move forward in your life. Ho'oponopono, and Aka cord cutting ceremony. Instruction on clearing your work area and personal space. Protect yourself from negative energy around you, become a more relaxed and centered person. Absorb the healing energies of the ocean.

Sacred Tours
Visit sacred places and bask in the peaceful energy there. This is a guided tour where you learn the protocol involved in entering these places. Learn the chants that raise the spiritual vibration. Feel the Guardian spirits there that protect the site for all eternity. Sacred heiau, temples, the Healing Pools, and vortex of Kane and Pele, and other places in "Hidden Hawaii."

Cultural Enrichment
Hear the legends and stories of Hawaii, learn to sew a lei and dance the hula. Learn La'aulapa'au, healing through medicinal herbs and plants, and give a seated Lomilomi massage to relax tense muscles for your loved ones. Go on a Ghost Busters tour to see the places in Hawaii where extraordinary occurences have taken place. It's fun!