'Imi Na'auao
an inspired path of learning
Hō Mai Ka Pono
Returning to alignment with the natural world
Our relationship with the natural world reveals a pathway of learning
Hō Mai ka Pono encourages us to embrace the journey of learning as a way to find alignment with the natural world. We support a learning process where the natural world is ke kumu nui (our teacher). We value ‘imi na‘auao as both a path of learning and of self-discovery. Our love of nā tūpuna kahiko inspires us to celebrate the incredible intelligence that shaped their worldview. We recognize that this same path of learning still unfolds before us today.
Hui Hō Mai ka Pono
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Subscriptions offer more in-depth learning resources with a greater range of visuals and mana‘o. ‘Imi Na‘auao learning pathways & programs are also available.
Nā Mea Na‘auao
Learning Resources
Journals, planners, cards, posters & more
eBooks for hui members (coming soon)
free community resources are also available!
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e Mālama Wellness Journals
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Ka Malama Mahina Cards
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Nā Kaulana Mahina Poster
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‘Imi Na‘auao
Learning Pathway Programs
Nā Kaulana Mahina, Kilo, and more
Steps to learning through kilo and personal experiences. We support the practice of learning from the natural world directly. We encourage each learner to embrace the role the natural world plays in the journey of self-discovery.
Pili Mahina
Moon illustrations for birth, weddings, and special events (coming soon)
Understanding how Mahina shapes our most special events
One of the most incredible ways of seeing the role Mahina plays in our lifeʻs journey. This is especially important during special events along the way. Illustrations are also available for ka Lā (Solar events), Nā Hōkū (Celestial events), and Nā Hōkū‘ae‘a (planetary events). Special requests can be made for posters that illustrate the entire night sky.
Mana‘o nā tūpuna
Words of ancestral wisdom
filmed and edited by hmkp
Pono Shim
Aloha Visionary
As nephew of the much esteemed Aunty Pilahi Paki, Pono explains the deepest meaning of aloha. This “no‘ahuna” version of aloha was previously unreleased.
Tom Lenchanko
Kūkaniloko
Tom Lenchanko is a dedicated caretaker of O‘ahuʻs central sacred site. Along with Jo-Lin Lenchanko, Tom is committed to preserving an elaborate sacred site that includes birth stones and advanced levels of astronomy. Hō Mai ka Pono will be forever supportive of their work.
Ka Malama
A cycle of light
What is known as the lunar cycle today, can be described traditionally as ka malama. We can think of the light of Mahina as a “lama” (torch) that “mālamalama” (shines). During this cycle, Mahina grows through ho‘onui, becomes round during poepoe, and wanes during ho‘ēmi.
Current Malama
Includes non Gregorian kilo-based adjustments
A basic layout of the current malama, including possible inoa (month names). Hui Members have access to even more calendar explanations.
Kilo Mahina Community
Seeing how Mahina shapes our lives
Did you see Mahina? Where were you when you saw her? How did you feel that day? Our collective experiences we may understand how Mahina shapes life on a much larger scale. We can see patterns in the tidal flow of ka malama.
Click on the button below to view a summary of community responses.
Ho‘omau ka ‘imi na‘auao
Perpetuating a life-long practice of learning
Celebrating the incredible intelligence of nā tūpuna kahiko
Nā tūpuna understood the flow of life with great comprehension. Traditional learning was and is shaped by an understanding that the natural world is a primary kumu (teacher). The na‘au (a personal sense of intuition) guided learning and was seen as the place where true intelligence is experienced. Similarly, a na‘au based all inclusive view of the natural world is still possible today. We encourage perpetuation of this form of learning through practice. We embrace a journey where the na‘au and the natural world support work together to allow us to experience our personal version of intelligence. In many ways, our greatest potential can be reached through returning to these timeless values. A sense of wholeness is experienced when we continue the practice of finding personal meaning through our sense of connection with the natural world.