Living Aloha: A Holistic Wellness Journey in O'ahu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Immerse yourself in the healing energy of Oʻahu through Living Aloha—a transformative 4-day wellness journey designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and awaken your spirit. Rooted in the sacred values of aloha—love, compassion, presence, and connection—this immersive experience blends ancient Hawaiian healing traditions with modern, science-based approaches to whole-person well-being.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Oʻahu’s mountains, rainforests, and ocean shores, you’ll explore the foundations of wellness—nutrition, rest, movement, stress reduction, and supplementation—through experiential practices such as yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, somatic movement, and intuitive nutrition. Grounded in the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) framework and enriched with indigenous practices such as Ho‘oponopono and La‘au Lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal healing), this course empowers you to reconnect with your body’s innate healing intelligence.

Each day invites deeper self-awareness and practical integration—from crafting personalized meal plans and herbal infusions to exploring nervous system regulation, mindfulness rituals, and the cultural wisdom of aloha ‘āina (love and respect for the land). Whether you seek renewal, clarity, or harmony, Living Aloha offers a sacred space to restore balance, cultivate resilience, and align with what truly matters.

Leave Oʻahu not only refreshed but renewed—carrying with you a personalized action plan to continue your healing journey and embody aloha in everyday life.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

Gentle movement and mindfulness practices including yoga, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathwork.
Guided meditations, journaling, and reflective practices for emotional clarity and grounding.
Plant-based nutrition guidance inspired by Oʻahu’s local abundance and tropical superfoods.
Nature walks and grounding rituals honoring the ʻāina (land) and ocean.
Group connection and sharing circles in a supportive, heart-centered space.
Hawaiian cultural wisdom interwoven throughout—embracing pono (balance), lōkahi (unity), and aloha ʻāina (love of the land).

PLACES YOU'LL VISIT AND ACTIVITIES YOU'LL TRY

Waimea Valley: A lush valley once home to high priests, Waimea is considered a sacred site (wao akua) and center of spiritual learning. Its botanical gardens, waterfall, and cultural demonstrations make it a natural sanctuary for physical and emotional renewal.
Aloha Kai Luau: At its heart, a lūʻau is a celebration of life and togetherness. It’s about gathering people to share food, stories, song, and dance — all expressions of aloha.
Manoa Falls: is a stunning 150-foot waterfall tucked within a lush rainforest valley. The trail that leads there is an easy, meditative hike through bamboo groves and tropical flora — and it holds deep cultural and spiritual resonance in Hawaiian tradition.
Kualoa Ranch is not just a working ranch — it’s a 2,000-acre ancestral land with immense cultural and historical significance. In ancient Hawaiʻi, this region was considered one of the most sacred places on the island, reserved for aliʻi (chiefs) and used as a site for education, healing, and spiritual practice.
Snorkeling invites presence and mindfulness — observing marine life in silence, slowing the breath, and attuning to natural rhythms. This kind of embodied awareness mirrors many wellness practices such as meditation, breathwork, and grounding.
Byodo-In Temple is a peaceful Buddhist temple modeled after a 950-year-old temple in Japan. Surrounded by mountains, koi ponds, and lush greenery, it was built as a place for reflection, remembrance, and harmony. Visiting Byodo-In is less about religious practice and more about creating space for inner calm, grounding, and intentional pause, making it a natural complement to wellness, meditation, and mental health practices.

CLASS SCHEDULE

DAY 1: 9:00 AM – 6:00PM
DAY 2: 7:00AM – 9:00PM
DAY 3: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

ATTENDANCE

Attendance IS MANDATORY all days during the class in Oahu. You are expected to be in class on time every day, including the first day and last day, so choose flights accordingly.

First Day: Class starts at 9:00 AM in Waikiki. Location TBD. The latest that you should arrive at the airport is 7:30am

Last Day: Class ends at 3:00 PM in Waikiki. The earliest you should book a flight out is 5:00pm

If you miss any class hours you will risk not receiving your certificate! Please note, that this is a long weekend intensive class and the days are long. Bring comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, water & snacks. We expect you to come to class rested and ready to participate, learn and have fun!

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Tuition fees
3 x nights of shared accommodations at Aston Waikiki Sunset, Pacific Monarch Hotel or similar
1 dinner buffet at a Luau
Local transportation costs to and from all activities
All class activities including yoga, breathwork, sound healing as well as entrance fees to parks
All course material

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Airfare to and from Honolulu, Hawaii
Transportation to and from airport
Meals (except for 1 dinner)
Registration fees (platform fees & credit card processing fees)

ASSIGNMENTS & COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

In addition to the in-person meetings, this class will include pre-assignments and post-assignments as part of the 72-hour class.

You will be invited to join Google Classroom about a month before class starts, which is the platform we use for the course. Check your spam folder, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive the invitation and later, your certificate. Your email has to be Google compatible, so it’s best to use gmail, outlook, hotmail or yahoo. If you do not receive a notification to join Google Classroom, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.

The pre-assignments will be posted on Google Classroom 2 weeks before class starts. Make sure you join Google Classroom early and complete the assignments BEFORE coming to class. It will take you approximately 18 hours to complete

The follow-up assignments will be posted on Google Classroom on the weekend of class, and also consist of 18 hours. You must complete them in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be emailed to you, a few days after the class has officially ended. You will have 3 weeks to complete the assignments. If you need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process and we will email it to you as soon as you successfully complete all assignments.

From $1, 045 + registration fees | IN-PERSON | 72 Hours (equivalent to 6 credits)

Contact Information

Office of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
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