Kahuna Bodywork
Massage training in Kahuna bodywork involves much more than just learning a specialized massage technique.
Those responsible for looking after the structure of Hawaiian life were known as Kahuna. Kahuna can mean expert in any profession, but more specifically, it refers to keepers of ancient knowledge, the keeper of wisdom, the Shaman, the healer, the advisor, and the teacher.
Australian College of Kahuna Sciences
This week, I welcome my guest, Ki’a’i Ho’okahi Weber, Kahuna Sciences Teacher, of the Australian College of Kahuna Sciences from Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Why should prospective students of massage choose your school to train as a Kahuna Bodywork?
Our emphasis is on practical experiential training, promoting the use of Kahuna Principles in the Bodywork, not just the theoretical knowledge.
Australia is the first country in the World to have accredited courses in Kahuna Sciences Bodywork, and the Australian College of Kahuna Sciences is the only RTO delivering those courses.
What type(s) of massage therapy do you teach at your massage school, and can you give a brief definition and background on this particular type of massage modality?
The Kahuna Sciences courses we are teaching are Kahuna Bodywork at Relaxation, Therapeutic and Evolution level, namely certificate III and IV in Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork), and Diploma of Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork, Trainer).
Our accredited courses were developed with the assistance of the Kahuna, introducing a new modality to the Western complementary health industry.
Kahuna Bodywork training starts with the Kahuna Exercise Art form Ka’alele au (Flight of the Navigator) to teach the use of motion, focus, posture, positioning and leverage.
Ka’alele au with its controlled and focused movements in various speeds looks similar to Tai Chi Chuan, and is an ancient spiritual dance/movement, the art of non-verbal communication with all things. Skills learned are useful in all life.
Kahuna Training is a journey that facilitates expansion of awareness of yourself and others.
What makes your massage school different than the rest?
We are the only RTO in Australia teaching the original Kahuna Bodywork, as named by (Kahu) Abraham Kawai’i, Kahuna.
I teach the Kahuna Sciences subjects of the accredited courses based on my own training over 16 years in Hawaii with the Kahuna himself. That way the Kahuna style of training is maintained, incorporating the Kahuna Principles while complying with Australian Qualification Standards.
How long is your program(s) and what kind of commitment is required?
Each qualification takes one year. Students attend 3 workshops per year and for the rest have the option of face-to-face training at our Robina (Gold Coast) campus, or study at home in their own time. The flexible learning option allows students to work at another job between the workshops.
This flexible option is not available for international students who need to do full time training as a student visa requirement, but they still have the option to attend the 2 week residential workshops on a tourist visa.
What educational prerequisite is required for admittance to your massage school?
There are no educational prerequisites.
Do students have a choice about the types of massage they wish to learn at your school, and do you also teach other holistic practices?
We only teach Kahuna Bodywork, but as part of the Bodywork training we teach how the Kahuna Principles are applied in client communication and counselling, point pressure techniques, joint mobilisation, movement therapy, and clinic administration.
In Australia, students who qualify in Kahuna Sciences get credit transfer for the health industry units needed across a range of other health related qualifications.
And finally, in your opinion, what makes a good Kahuna Bodyworker?
A good Kahuna Bodyworker is one who can work without intent, understanding first up that if you can’t relax, the client can’t relax. By Principle you cannot do for others what you can’t do for yourself in that moment.
A good Kahuna Bodyworker has superior observation skills, total presence and dignity, and the ability to convert physical motion into motion of focus, sensitively showing the client other perspectives.
Where can people find more information about this course?
For more information, please contact the Australian College of Kahuna Sciences.
Mahalo, Ki’a’i.
