Shiatsu is a Japanese form of body work using finger pressure to do a massage. Like acupuncture, it is based on the traditional Chinese medicine where illness is believed to be an imbalance in the natural flow of energy through the body. Shiatsu improves circulation, relieves stiff muscles and alleviates stress. Shiatsu is used for: relaxation, back pain, headache, anxiety, insomnia, neck and shoulder pain, and also for recovery from an injury, stress and poor digestion.

Shiatsu massage: $70.00/ hour

Yoga is an ancient science developed by people of great wisdom in the distant past; it is also our everyday life and as near to us as our breath. Yoga is a philosophy of great depth; it is also as simple as living a life of truth and freedom.

Outside of India, the term yoga is associated with Hatha Yoga and the asanas/postures as a form of exercise.

Private class: $70.00 hour, or

Donation for set classes:

Monday: 8:30 to 9:30am

Wednesday: 8:30 to 9:30am

Saturday: 9:00 to 10:00am   

We will be using a 6 to 8 inch ball, which develops smaller core muscles, works your stability, helps recovery from injury and massages your whole body.

Private class : $70.00/ hour

Brain Gym is an Educational Kinesiology and based on the idea that the brain will develop and learning is enhanced through certain body movements. Brain gym builds, enhances or restores natural nerve pathways in the body and brain to assist in natural learning.

Aikido is The Way of Spiritual Harmony, a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba.

Aikido is the art of unification with nature. There is no duality, no struggle, no opponent.

Aikido is a way of reconciliation, It focuses on using personal energy to gain control. It places great emphasis on motion and dynamics of movement.

Aikido is applicable for those who want to learn a self defense technique, centering, self awareness, stamina, physical health, and peace of mind.

One hour session on Tuesday & Thursday at : 4:30 

Meditation is a mental discipline by which you allow yourself to go beyond the reflexive "thinking" mind pattern into a deeper state of relaxation and self-awareness.

Meditation will help you to relieve stress, anxiety improve concentration and focus.

Meditation, increase motivation, solves sleep disorders, rejuvenates your confidence and calms tension and depression.

I invite you to take the journey of meditation to find the answers to your personal and intimate questions.

The ocean ambiance is a great oasis to practice your meditation. Please join us for a sunrise or sunset meditation.

• ON YOUR OWN
• GUIDED MEDITATION (Donation)

Get close to nature by taking some of the most beautiful hikes in the world Some of what Hawaii offers is, Makaha Valley, Waianae Mountain, and the Kaena Point Nature Trail hike.

• ON YOUR OWN

For the adventurous! Swimming with dolphins is a memorable experience. These are wild dolphins and when we approach their pods, they choose to swim and connect with us. Connecting with the dolphins can be profoundly moving, deeply healing and life changing experience. They will touch your heart and awaken your spirit to your own magic.

You will experience this at Pokai Bay, located about 3 miles from Makaha Wellness Experience.

Waianae coast is the best place to dive on the Island of Oahu. Experience the magnificent turquoise blue of the ocean. See the beauty of the sea vegetation, coral, molten lava rock.

Dive to meet the dolphins, the whales, the turtles, all the tropical Fish living in their habitat.

Come join the diving school just walking distance from Makaha Wellness Experience

Kanaeki Heiau is one of Hawaii’s most authentically and beautifully restored heiaus (temples). It sits high in Makaha Valley and was historically dedicated to the god of agriculture (Lono), later transformed into a Luakini temple.

Kaneaki Heiau remained in use until the time of King Kamehameha’s death in 1819. Restoration was undertaken and completed in 1970. It was authentically reconstructed in the traditional manner using ohia logs and pili grass. Take a journey back in time.

ON YOUR OWN 

Come join us in sharing a joyous ride on a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe.

Single hull outrigger canoes have an ama (outrigger float) connected to the main hull. The ama provides stability.

You will share the ride with 5 other people.

Six bodies, one mind, one spirit. The Canoes are situated in Pokai Bay where the is regular practice on Wednesday and Sunday mornings/ 8:30 a.m. (Donation to the club)

Hula is a dance form accompanied by chant or song. It was brought to the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians. Each Hula dance tells a story.

Experience a few hula classes, and you will change your perception of the hula dance forever.

You will know it comes from the inside out. Let’s dance!

Classes : Available in a few places, depending of the time of the year.

The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of a small guitar-like instrument (the ukulele has 4 cords). It is another way to feel the Hawaiian culture, let’s play!

Stand up paddling is a new sport in the Hawaiian heritage. Starting in Makaha and Waikiki, this activity is spreading fast around the world (California, Australia, Europe.)

The standing paddling is the best workout on the water focusing on strengthening the core muscles while doing all this with fun.

A location center is next block from Makaha Wellness Experience.