This beautiful hardback book is not a how to. In fact the legal notice warns that lomilomi must be learned directly from a teacher.

Despite the lack of do it yourself information after spending just a few minutes browsing through the short quotes and soft, gorgeous photos I was compelled to call a lomilomi practitioner I know and make an appointment. I am grateful to the book as I thoroughly enjoyed my session.

The text and photos compliment each other pleasingly and emphasize that lomilomi is not just a Hawaiian word for the same old massage. Their subject is a sacred art full of rich tradition and distinctive systems of healing. The book does not go into detail about 'opu huli or ho'oponopono but gives the reader just enough information to send him looking for more.
Although not meant to teach lomilomi to therapists an appropriate place to find this book would be their office. The waiting room of a spa or treatment center offering lomilomi would do well to have this book on hand. The simple yet straightforward text is incredibly convincing - you need lomilomi.

Hawaiian Massage would also make a great gift for someone visiting Hawaii and looking forward to a relaxing vacation. This would be a superb way to introduce a new visitor to lomilomi and make a tasteful and unique souvenir for their coffee table at home.

The book itself is a work of art and a fine tribute to the 36 practitioners featured throughout.

Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi: Sacred Touch of Aloha
by R. Makana Risser Chai (Author), John C. Kalani Zak (Illustrator)

http://www.lomilomibook.com

Speakers will include local experts like Katherine Fischer of the Hawai‘i Health Guide, who has offered the “Healing Garden” series of events on Kaua‘i, as well as national and international professionals. The President of the Gilroy Garlic Festival]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=682 Haleakala Hike and Camp: Practical Tips and Info Here's some basic guidelines, tips and information for a successful hike through Haleakala Crater.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=684 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=685 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=686 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=687 While it is now a common act of kindness to remember our mother's with flowers on this special day, Mother's day began as a commitement to peace after the devestation of the Civil War Julia Ward Howe's is probably most famous for her poem, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." but she also wrote the Mother's Day Proclamation and wanted women to come together across national lines, to recognize what we hold in common above what divides us, and commit to finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts. The holiday was declared officially by states beginning in 1912. Woodrow Wilson, declared the first national Mother's Day in 1914.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=677 In Japan, In Japan, Tangu No Sekku, is a national holiday celebrating the nature of children while promoting their health and happiness. In observance of the holiday, families fly colorful flags in the shape of fish to represent their sons, is a national holiday celebrating the nature of children while promoting their health and happiness. In observance of the holiday, families fly colorful flags in the shape of fish to represent their sons.

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KOI FOR A GOOD CAUSE:

Hanalei Taro Patch, a limited edition print of an original silk painting by Katherine Fisher is being offered for sale as a fundraiser for Hawaii Health Guide Health & Wellness Scholarship Fund. The signed and numbered prints depict a Boy's Day colorful koi kite flying above the taro fields of Hanalei. The prints are being offered for $45 including shipping and tax. 100% of the net proceeds will go towards the 2008 Health & Wellness Scholarship Fund.  

The prints can also be purchased directly from  Hanapepe Cafe & Espresso and at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival at Malama Kauai on June 21 2008

ABOUT BOYS' DAY:

Boy’s day is traditionally celebrated May 5th. Tango no Sekku also called the "Fest of banners" and is observed with colorful kites flying above the houses in the shape of carp. The carp has become the symbol of the Boys' Festival because the Japanese consider it the most spirited of fish, so full of energy and power that it can fight its way up swift-running streams and cascades. Because of its strength and determination to overcome all obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.

The carp is an appropriate symbol to encourage  overcoming of life's difficulties leading to consequent success, and is a perfect symbol for encouraging students towards excellence with the Scholarship Fund..

During the Boys' Day festival, girls are the guests of their brothers, just as the boys are guests during Girls' Day, celebrated in March.

ABOUT THE HEALTH & WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP:

The Hawaii Health Guide Health & Wellness Education Scholarship Fund provides encouragement, recognition and financial support since 2006 to selected Hawaii students who are electing to pursue careers in Health & Wellness in Hawaii.

Students of all ages are invited to apply for the Hawaii Health Guide Health & Wellness Education Scholarship.

There is not an age limit but the students must be studying in Hawaii. High school students and people pursuing a mid life change of career are equally welcome to apply. Funds will be directly applicable to tuition costs at an established school or CEU accredited workshop, or cultural practice through the lineage of a recognized kumu/apprentice healing tradition.

YOU ARE INVITED:

Let's show support for the next generation of healers and encourage the future nurses, doctors, massage therapists, nutritionists and other health professions.
Mahalo for supporting Hawaii's future with your tax-deductible donation to the Hawaii Health Guide Health & Wellness Education Scholarship fund or a purchase of the Hanalei Taro Patch print.

For more information on the Hawaii Health Guide scholarships and applications please see:  http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=386

HOW TO ORDER PRINTS:

Hanalei Taro Patch prints can be ordered via email  with the form below to: info@hawaiihealthguide.com or by calling (808) 721-8342. 

Payment via credit card, check or paypal. Checks may be mailed to Hawaii Health Guide PO BOX 562 Haleiwa HI 96712

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Yes, I'd like to suport the Health & Wellness Scholarship Program

Here is my order for __ Hanalei Taro Patch Prints:

Please mail to:

NAME:___________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________

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CITY, STATE,ZIP______________________

Email:_____________________________

Contact phone#_____________________

Total $________________

 Note: $45 includes shipping and tax. 

Payment method Visa, MC, check, paypal

(Save resources, hui with your friends and ship 4 to same address for: $150)

Hawaii Healing Garden
OAHU – August 23-27, 2008

The Oahu Festival begins the weekend of August 23-24, at Waimea Valley on the North Shore, with Saturday's Festival & Concert, and Sunday's Workshop & Tour Day.

Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Monday August 25, though Wednesday August 27, at unique locations around the Island of Oahu.

Short Schedule (Full Schedule below)

Saturday, August 23
Festival Day & Concert
Waimea Valley, North Shore

Sunday, August 24
Workshop & Tour Day
Waimea Valley, North Shore

Monday, August 25
Remote Workshops, Classes & Tours
TBA - To be announced

Tuesday, August 26
Remote Workshops, Classes & Tours
TBA - To be announced

Wednesday, August 27
Remote Workshops, Classes & Tours
TBA - To be announced

FULL SCHEDULES:

Hawaii Healing Garden Festival - August 23-27

Saturdays FestivalCelebration & Concert will feature cultural presentations, speakers, children’s programs, tours, workshops and educational presentations. The Healthy Hawaii Expo will featuring Healthy & Green services, natural products, and organic goods, combined with a book and plant sale. And a non-profit section will feature community groups & educational presenters. There will be healthy food with special focus on a zero waste event. A special Concert will feature educational entertainment with cultural traditional dance, theater and music.

Sundays Workshop & Tour day at Waimea Valley location will feature a in depth 2-4 hour workshops, classes and tours. Lunch is available on site.

Additional Tours, Classes and Workshops will be held Monday August 25, though Wednesday August 27, at unique locations around Oahu.

Saturday August 23, 2008

Festival Celebration & Concert!

Location: Waimea Valley - Hi'ipaka LLC (larger map)
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy • Haleiwa HI 96712

9:30 AM - Pule - opening ceremony

Health Fair - Tent Activities
10:00-5:00 Healing Arts Fair with massage, plants, products, food booths and more!

Oahu Booth Info PDF 

Lei Contest
(Lei Contest & Scholarship Info)
9:30-10:30 Lei contest registration and drop off
10:30-3:00 Lei on display inside Silent Auction
11:30 Lei contest Judging
12:00 Announcement of Lei contest winners
4:00 Lei Pickup - Silent Auction Closes

Main Stage
10:00-11:00 Presentation
11:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00-1:00 Presentation
1:00-2:00 Presentation
2:00-3:00 Presentation
3:00-4:00 Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation
5:00-6:00 Awards & Mahalo's

Lawn & Facilities
10:00-11:00 Presentation
11:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00-1:00 Presentation
1:00-2:00 Presentation
2:00-3:00 Presentation
3:00-4:00 Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation

Concert & Evening Solstice Celebration
6:00-9:30 Hula and Musical Entertainment

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Sunday - June 22, 2008

Hawaii Healing Garden - Workshop & Tour Day
Location: Waimea Valley - Hi'ipaka LLC  (larger map)
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy • Haleiwa HI 96712

Get ready for a full day of Workshops, Classes & Tours at the new Waimea Valley - Hi'ipaka LLC.
Full Schedule to be announced soon!

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Monday - June 23, 2008
Workshop & Location to be announced!

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Tuesday - June 24, 2008
Workshop & Location to be announced!

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Wednesday - June 25, 2008 
Workshop & Location to be announced!

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Thursday - June 26, 2008 
Workshop & Location to be announced!

For workshop reservations and more info contact:

Hawaii Healh Guide • 808-638-0888 info@hawaiihealthguide.com

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Fiscal Sponsor

Associate Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Forward Foundation

Hawaii Tourism Authority

Hi'ipaka LLC

Official Sponsors

Organic Food Bar

Noni Fruit Leather

Herbs of America

Carolyn Quan Gallery

Inspiration Journal

Hawaii Healing Garden
Hawaii - Big Island – November 1-4, 2008

The Big Island Hawaii Healing Garden Festival begins the weekend of November 1 & 2, 2008 at Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook, with Saturday's Festival Celebration and Sunday's Workshop & Tour Day.

HAWAII - BIG ISLAND SCHEDULE:

Saturday, November 1 - Festival Day & Concert

Sunday, November 2 - Workshops & Tours Day

Complete Schedule Coming Soon!  
Sign up for Festival Email Updates
 

Hawaii Healing Garden Festival - November 1-4

Saturdays Festival Celebration & Concert will feature cultural presentations, speakers, children’s programs, tours, workshops and educational presentations. The Healthy Hawaii Expo will featuring Healthy & Green services, natural products, and organic goods, combined with a book and plant sale. And a non-profit section will feature community groups & educational presenters. There will be healthy food with special focus on a zero waste event.

Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Sunday November 2 at Amy Greenwell Botanical Garden in Captain Cook.

Saturday Nov 1, 2008

Festival Celebration & Concert!

Get DirectionSCHEDULE

9:30 AM - Pule - opening ceremony

Health Fair - Tent Activities
10:00-5:00 Healing Arts Fair with massage, plants, products, food booths and more!

Lei Contest
(Lei Contest & Scholarship Info)
9:30-10:30 Lei contest registration and drop off
10:30-3:00 Lei on display inside Silent Auction
11:30 Lei contest Judging
12:00 Announcement of Lei contest winners
4:00 Lei Pickup - Silent Auction Closes

Main Stage
10:00-11:00 Presentation
11:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00-1:00 Presentation
1:00-2:00 Presentation
2:00-3:00 Presentation
3:00-4:00 Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation
5:00-6:00 Awards & Mahalo's

Student Life Center
10:00-11:00 Presentation
11:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00-1:00 Presentation
1:00-2:00 Presentation
2:00-3:00 Presentation
3:00-4:00 Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation

Concert & Evening Celebration
6:00-9:00 Hula and Musical Entertainment

Sunday - Nov 2, 2008 - Workshop & Tour Day at Amy BH Greenwell Botanical Garden

Schedule to be announced!
 

For workshop reservations and more info contact:

Hawaii Healh Guide • 808-638-0888 info@hawaiihealthguide.com

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Associate Sponsors

Hawaii Tourism Authority

Venue Sponsor

Fiscal Sponsor

Bishop Museum Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden

Forward Foundation

Official Sponsors

Organic Food Bar

Noni Fruit Leather

Herbs of America

Carolyn Quan Gallery

Booth Information

KAUAI June 21, 2008
Malama Kauai, Kilauea
Kauai Booth Info PDF 

OAHU August 23, 2008
Waimea Valley, North Shore
Oahu Booth Info PDF  

MAUI September 27, 2008
Maui Community College, Kahului
Maui Booth Info PDF  

BIG ISLAND - November 1, 2008
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
Big Island Booth Info PDF  

Join us in The Garden!

The Hawaii Healing Garden Festivals are a community collaboration focused on nurturing healthy environment and creating healthy community.

Businesses, organizations, service providers, and nonprofit groups are invited to educate, promote their services, and sell their products at health fair booths.

Participate & Nurture the Garden!

Contact: Hawaii Health Guide

PO Box 562, Haleiwa HI 96712

808-638-0888 • events@hawaiihealthguide.com

Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Monday June 23, though Thursday June 26, at unique locations around Kauai.

Hawaii Healing Garden
MAUI – September 27-30, 2008

The Maui Hawaii Healing Garden Festival is presented by Hawaii Health Guide
in association with
The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui.

The Maui Festival begins Saturday September 27 at Maui Community College in Kahului, with Saturday's Festival Celebration & Concert.

Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Sunday September 28, Monday September 29 and Tuesday September 30, at unique locations around Maui.

MAUI SCHEDULE:

Saturday, September 27 - Festival Day & Concert

Sunday, September 28 - Remote Workshops, Classes & Tours

Monday, September 29 - Remote Workshops, Classes & Tours

Tuesday, September 30 - Remote Workshops, Classes & Tours

Complete Schedule Coming Soon!  
Sign up for Festival Email Updates
 

Hawaii Healing Garden Festival - September 27-30

Saturdays Solstice Celebration & Concert will feature cultural presentations, speakers, children’s programs, tours, workshops and educational presentations. The Healthy Hawaii Expo will featuring Healthy & Green services, natural products, and organic goods, combined with a book and plant sale. And a non-profit section will feature community groups & educational presenters. There will be healthy food with special focus on a zero waste event. A special Solstice Celebration Concert will feature educational entertainment with cultural traditional dance, theater and music.

Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Sunday September 28, Monday September 29 and Tuesday September 30, at unique locations around Maui

Saturday Sept 27, 2008

Festival Celebration & Concert!

Get DirectionSCHEDULE

9:30 AM - Pule - opening ceremony

Health Fair - Tent Activities
10:00-5:00 Healing Arts Fair with massage, plants, products, food booths and more!

Lei Contest
(Lei Contest & Scholarship Info)
9:30-10:30 Lei contest registration and drop off
10:30-3:00 Lei on display inside Silent Auction
11:30 Lei contest Judging
12:00 Announcement of Lei contest winners
4:00 Lei Pickup - Silent Auction Closes

Main Stage
10:00-11:00 Presentation
11:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00-1:00 Presentation
1:00-2:00 Presentation
2:00-3:00 Presentation
3:00-4:00 Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation
5:00-6:00 Awards & Mahalo's

Student Life Center
10:00-11:00 Presentation
11:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00-1:00 Presentation
1:00-2:00 Presentation
2:00-3:00 Presentation
3:00-4:00 Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation

Concert & Evening Celebration
6:00-9:00 Hula and Musical Entertainment

Sunday - Sept 28, 2008 - Workshop & Location to be announced!

Monday - Sept 29, 2008 - Workshop & Location to be announced!

Tuesday - Sept 30, 2008 - Workshop & Location to be announced!
 

For workshop reservations and more info contact:

Hawaii Healh Guide • 808-638-0888 info@hawaiihealthguide.com

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Fiscal Sponsor

Associate Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Forward Foundation

Hawaii Tourism Authority

Official Sponsors

Organic Food Bar

Noni Fruit Leather

Herbs of America

Carolyn Quan Gallery