Soothing Alki Location

Hawaiian Healing & Spiritual Terms

‘Ai pono: Eating well 
Aloha: A combination of alo (life) and ha (breath) given by the creator 
Ho’oikaika: Strengthening the body
Ho’omaha: Rest 
Ho’omanawanui: Patience 
Ho’oponopono: Making things right with friends and associates through forgiveness and self-responsibility 
Huna: The secret wisdom hidden within each of us; we are given our huna at birth, and need to discover it in order to fulfill our life purpose
Impono: Seeking the right wisdom
Inu wai: Drinking water
Kahuna: Keeper of knowledge
Kaiaulu: Community care
Ke Akua: Higher power; creator; source 
Kokua: Caring for each another
Kumu: Teacher 
La’au Lapa’au: Hawaiian medicine 
Lokahi: Balance and harmony 
Lomilomi: To knead, press and squeeze
Mele: Chant and music
Nana: I ke kumu Look to the source; trust in God
‘Ohana: Family; mankind; community
‘Ohana nui: Big or extended family, including friends 
Pule: Prayer

—Sources: Haunani Hopkins and Gloria Coppola