This past weekend, June 30 – July 1, I (Sam) had the pleasure and honor of taking a class with Dr. Maka ‘ala Yates, the founder of Mana Lomi. A Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian Ancestry) originally from the Big Island, Maka ‘ala has been practicing and teaching his unique and effective style of Lomi for the past 25 years. The class touched me deeply, as Maka ‘ala lives and breathes what he teaches: Mana Lomi isn’t simply a “style,” but a way to be in the world. I find that this is a great modality to blend my interest in spirituality together with my passion for massage and bodywork. I very much look forward to studying more with him in the future!
Sam & Maka 'ala at the conclusion of Mana Lomi I class.
