Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 8, 1 August 2010 — Deadline is Aug. 6 for lomilomi progrom [ARTICLE]

Deadline is Aug. 6 for lomilomi progrom

Loundations in Lomilomi, a 150hour basic massage program, will be held Aug. 8 to Oct. 28. Classes are Sundays 2 to 9 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays from 5 :30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hands Toward Heaven Lomilomi Center, 1113 Kapahulu Ave. The program is designed to fulfill the iniīial state requirements toward massage licensure. Selfdescribed as the first of its kind to present information in the context of Hawaiian lomilomi rather than westem styles of massage, the program offers students a means to expand their knowledge of Hawaiian culture through exploration of this indigenous healing art. Students will also receive comprehensive instruction in basic anatomy,

physiology and kinesiology. Director Kathleen Noelani Bennett, who has studied under the renowned lomilomi master Aunhe Margaret Machado, has taught lomilomi here and abroad for 15 years. Space is limited. To register by Aug. 6 or for infonnation, eall 737-7770 or email handstoward heaven@gmail.com. ■ E KALA MAI Coline Aiu is the Kumu Hula of Hālau Hula o Maiki. Another person was listed as the kumu in our Prince Lot Hula Lestival article in the July issue. KWO regrets the error.