Begin With Aloha
“Ua ola no i ka pane a ke aloha” To speak with Aloha gives life – Hawaiian Proverb
Begin With Aloha
The word ‘Aloha’ itself is imbued with layers of meaning. It can be a greeting, or a friendly parting, and encompasses meanings of love, affection, kindness, generosity in spirit and giving. ‘Living with Aloha’, or the spirit of Aloha, becomes a way of life for those from the islands.
Immersed in the sight and sounds of the island, Begin With Aloha provides couples, families, individuals and teams the background information, skills and practices to re-wire the brain for optimal happiness and well-being. Based on research and findings within the field of positive psychology, and drawing on knowledge of relationship development, happiness research, connection parenting, sports psychology and applied kinesiology, participants bring back the tools and insight to incorporate into their daily lives to build and sustain higher levels of happiness and well-being into the future.
Woven into the context of the beauty of time on the island, or another special locale, and designed to enhance memories of your trip, Begin With Aloha adds new layers of depth and meaning to any stay; bringing back the spirit of Aloha into your life and home.
Or, let us bring the program, and a little ‘Aloha’, to you, whether as a shorter program or a day’s itinerary.
Programs
“Ua Kuluma Ke Kanaka I Ke Aloha” ‘To live with Aloha is what is natural’ – Hawaiian Proverb
'Families With Aloha' is designed as a special family day and experience while also providing tools to further deepen parent-child and family bonds and maintain an increasingly happy family life, through teenage years and beyond.
The 'Couples With Aloha' program provides tools and techniques that help re-wire the brain to cultivate deep and lasting happiness and provide an added special bond to any relationship.
As one person starts to practice happiness habits, all in their circle are uplifted, as a rising tide raises all ships. 'Friends With Aloha/ You With Aloha' is a fun add-on for friend trips, wedding parties or.. your own special trip to the island.
With 'Events With Aloha' let us plan a special dinner, wedding or event for you on island, in your home or at Makani Ua Ranch, with stunning views of the coastline and out to sea, or another island location. Or, bring a taste of the island, and a little adventure, to you.
'Teams With Aloha/ Win With Aloha' provides the additional basis in developing the magical and almost palpable quality that makes great teams start to hum. And, win.
With 'Aloha Mai Travel' let us plan your travel for you, adding a little 'Aloha' en route. Does a Five-Day Wellness Retreat in the fall of 2025, set on a beautiful white crescent sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii, sound perfect to you? Let us know!
As ‘Aloha’ is a way of life in Hawaii, so too is giving. For those interested in giving back to Hawaii Island, "With Aloha Mai" shares links to a few organizations that embody care for the people, culture and environment of the island.
Visit 'With My Aloha' to learn more about the artists featured on this site or to purchase 'Aloha Welcome Baskets'.
Artwork on this page by Hawaii-based artists Patrice Federspiel and Marcia Ray