Today I'm writing to you for a completely different reason than usual.
I want to express my gratitude to you!
Ich will Dir meinen Dank aussprechen!
Thank you for being so loyal to our school and practice. Thank you for your enthusiasm for our visions and activities. Thank you for your support and love for Hawai'i, and the culture and traditions of the islands.
Thank you for inspiring and motivating me again and again. AlohaSpirit has been around since 1996 and none of this would be possible without you.
Mahalo nui loa!
What awaits you in this newsletter:
1. Main Topic: Thank you! Mahalo nui loa!
2. Dates for August and September at AlohaSpirit
3. Hawaiian Proverb - 'Olelo No'eau
“Thank you! Mahalo nui loa!”
It feels so good to pause and say THANK YOU!
Saying thank you is one of the most important and beautiful gestures in our everyday lives. By saying thank you, we show respect to a person for their commitment and honor them. Furthermore, saying thank you is nourishing - both for the people who receive the thanks and those who express it. Gratitude brings feelings of happiness, strengthens social bonds and the ability to empathize, reduces stress, brings satisfaction and helps to find meaning and fulfillment in life.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the following:
- AlohaSpirit has been based in the beautiful Seefeld district of Zurich for over six months now. We feel at home here, everything has settled in perfectly and we are very grateful to have found this wonderful place. Mahalo nui loa to everyone who has contributed to this happy new beginning!
- Our annual June workshops and events with Kumu Keala from Hawai'i are already history again. We had the pleasure of welcoming many wonderful people to Kumu's classes, our annual hula performance and numerous other events. We were touched by their joy and participation. Mahalo nui loa to Kumu Keala and all those who honored his workshops with their presence!
- AlohaSpirit has been around for an incredible 28 years and was founded by my mother Tutu Myra and myself. Over many years, we have been able to accompany people into health, based on the Hawaiian healing arts. A huge thank you to everyone for their loyalty, support and appreciation of our work. None of this would be possible without you. Mahalo nui loa!
- Our annual Lomilomi training is in full swing. Many thanks to all Lomilomi practitioners/therapists who have placed their trust in our school. We are honored that more and more wonderful Lomilomi practitioners are sharing this unique art and carrying ALOHA out into the world. Mahalo nui loa!
- Hula connects, strengthens and moves. We are delighted that our commitment to this important cultural asset from Hawai'i continues to be met with great interest. With additional classes for beginners as well as for children, we have expanded our offer to meet the demand. Hula training will start again in mid-August and we are very much looking forward to it. Mahalo nui loa!
Thank you very much! I look forward to many more moments together!
Dates in August and September
Every Thursday starting August 15th, from 6:30 to 8 pm: Hula Foundation Training
All are welcome. No previous experience is required.
August 5th & September 9th: Zoom info evening
From 7 to 8 pm, you will learn everything about AlohaSpirit. Do you have questions about Lomilomi massage, our Lomilomi training courses, hula dance, Ho'oponopono, and the unique workshops with Kumu Keala in Zurich in June 2025? Then join us and become part of the AlohaSpirit-'Ohana (AlohaSpirit family).
August 17th: Monthly Hula Day
Whether beginner or advanced: Come to our Hula day. We dance hula together in ALOHA, learn more about Hawaiian culture, train our strength and flexibility and immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of Hawai’i. Hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people. LET’S HULA!
All are welcome. No previous knowledge is required.
August 23rd: Hawaiian Culture Day - all are welcome!
We will explore the cultural concepts and values of Hawaii. We deepen and experience values such as Lokahi, ALOHA, Ho'omana, Kuleana, Chants and Self-Ho'oponopono.
All are welcome. No previous knowledge is required.
September 4-7th: Four-day Introduction to Lomilomi Massage
Have you always wanted to go to Hawai’i? Have you already been and would like to go again? Maybe it’s too far, too expensive? You no longer fly or simply don’t have the time?
In any case, our Lomilomi introductory course is like a trip to Hawai’i and back. In just four days you will experience and learn a lot about Hawai’i. You will gain the necessary knowledge to be able to independently apply the basic techniques of traditional Lomilomi massage.
The 4-day introductory workshop is the foundation for all further courses. It corresponds to Module 1 of our Lomilomi therapy training.
All are welcome. No previous knowledge is required.
September 14th: Monthly Lomilomi Massage Taster Day
Whether you are a beginner or advanced: Come to our Lomilomi day. We will take six hours to immerse ourselves in the impressive world of Lomilomi massage. The focus is on basic massage techniques, the Hawaiian way of thinking and body mechanics (movement techniques).
All are welcome. No previous knowledge is required.
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Hawaiian Proverb - 'Olelo No'eau No. 1232
by Mary Kawena Pukui
Proverb: “I maika'i ke kalo i ka 'oha.”
Translation:
“The goodness of the taro is judged by the young plant it produces.”
That's all for today. We look forward to welcoming you to AlohaSpirit soon – be it at our school, in the practice or at the next information evening via Zoom.
Hawai'i in Zurich, very close - let's share ALOHA!
Warmly,
Noëlle
