Hawaiian Huna Massage

(Kahuna Bodywork)
The Wisdom of Paradise in Motion
by Rosalie Samet

Recapturing the long-forgotten wisdom of the ancient people of Hawaii, this type of
bodywork has been practised in the healing temples by Kahuna Priests as a sacred rite of
passage for thousands of years.
Honoured as the keepers of this lost and secret knowledge of self and creation, they
helped elevate sincere seekers into the transcendent state of God-realisation. Acquainted
with the deepest truths about human nature and the universe, the Kahunas thoroughly
prepared youths and adults to become responsible individuals and leaders of their tribes
and culture, which celebrated the ideals of paradise in everyday living.
In more recent history, the heritage of these enlightened people was gathered together, as
best as possible, with some of the Healing traditions of later generations, into a
philosophy called Huna. The promise of Huna is to empower and liberate and to clearly
provide the means for this. Ageless and universal, its basic principles transcend time and
culture. Free from the debilitating influence of civilisation, intellectualism, materialism
and false persona that now separate mankind from his/her true Self-identity and power,
the ancient people lived peacefully and lovingly with each other and nature.
Encompassing existence as a unified field of conscious intelligence, the Kahunas
perfected the ability to attune and harmonise themselves equally to any and all aspects of
the microcosm and macrocosm. Knowing that everything is related and that everything
extends itself to communicate fully with everything else, they realised that ideas, or
vibrations broadcast outward from the mind, return back to self as experience. Working
with the Huna principle of Family to explain the basis for relationships and the
phenomenon of cause and effect, the Kahunas were able to gain mastery over the diverse
and sometimes awesome forces of nature.
Receiving a Hawaiian Massage offers the individual a new dimension of reality as well as
a new paradigm for evaluating life experience. Placing the individual at the centre of
creation, or cause, it has the potential of activating an inner state of Self-realisation
similar to that attained in deep meditation. The action of simultaneously heightening and
relaxing the innate functions and faculties of the entire Mind Body Spirit satisfies a
fundamental directive for multi-level integration and wholeness.

According to Huna wisdom the human being is composed of four bodies, three minds,
Mana life force energy and five elements. The four bodies are the physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual. The three minds, or selves, are the unconscious Bodymind, the
conscious mind of intelligence, will and ego and the higher mind of self-knowing.
The animating principle of vitality and life force energy is called Mana and each of the
three minds has its own frequency, or Mana vibration, for specific activities. These work
together synergistically throughout the entire Mind Body Spirit to generate, store,
distribute and transmute energy for growth and healing.
Intense energy is generated when Mana is united with the conscious intent of love and
transformation, breathing techniques and other disciplines. Increasing amounts of Mana
empower the individual to deal effectively with life challenges and thereby initiate
profound self-healing and lasting change.
The practitioner of Hawaiian Huna Massage is aware of these aspects within ones Self
and also honours these in the body to be massaged. By consciously working with these
forces, the practitioner creates a space in which both giver and receiver become one Mind
Body Spirit. Into this space, Innate Intelligence is invited to become manifest, and
healing takes place to meet with the individual needs of the client.
Huna wisdom recognises that the cosmic body and Bodymind are one body one vast
consciousness of Self in which every cell in the human body is a representation of the
cosmos and inversely, the wisdom of universal cosmic Intelligence is present in every
cell. Because of the extraordinary purity and passion released through the flowing
rhythms of the Hawaiian Huna massage process, Intelligence spontaneously and
holographically releases deep insight into the very nature of Self and existence.
There is a sublime awareness that every cell of the body and aspect of consciousness
suddenly becomes totally and completely filled with the presence of life force
Intelligence, in an ever-vibrant stream of love, beauty, delight and goodness. Intelligence
offers conclusive knowing that I Am This Life and I Am One Being, Complete and
Whole. The contrivances and facades of self-image become transparent and
unimportant. In its place, a wonderful and triumphant remembrance of true Self-identity
emerges and fills ones entire universe.
It is the ability of Hawaiian Massage to go right to the core of cause and effect, and in
return offer Self-knowing on all levels of Being simultaneously, that places this healing
art in a class of its own and unlike any holistic therapy. Hawaiian Huna Massage is a
unique, flowing, energetically vibrant yet deeply relaxing all-body massage. The
practitioner uses hands and forearms in long fluid strokes of varying intensity and rhythm
up and down and all around the body. In accordance with Kahuna practices, the
energising effects of these exquisite movements are combined with clear Healing Intent
and Invocations for constructive change on all levels.

One of the distinguishing skills of this type of Massage is the radiant quality of touch that
communicates love, stillness, centredness, understanding and anticipation of the
unknown. Essentially, it is the awakening touch that one has been longing for. Holding
the promise of liberation from the alienating and suffocating stress of modern life, it
confirms the Bodyminds most cherished expectations of what unconditional, loving
touch really is.
Having forgotten, or never having known this perfect physical feeling, a deep inner
comfort overwhelms the body as it is embraced by the loving arms of Truth. Wave after
wave of beauty washes through ones life experiences, purifying and transmuting the
residue of tension left by unhappy memory.
The objective of this Massage is to work with intent, rather than intention. As an actor
reads a script, the practitioner reads the bodys subtle vibrations and frequencies. The
Massage unfolds in a spontaneous, co-creative manner rather than a premeditated,
prescriptive method of treatment. Universal in its approach, it deals effectively with a
wide range of situations, from the specific to the general, and on the physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual levels of experience.
It is especially helpful for treating conditions in which there is any sense of a lack or
need, doubt or distrust, hurt or abuse, confusion, conflict, shock; or any of the debilitating
effects of the negative emotions of fear, anger, grief, jealousy and guilt; any limiting
beliefs, concepts and memories, the inability to love or be expressive, problems with
gender and sexuality, body-image and confidence, or indeed, any difficulty which hinders
fulfilment of lifes potential.
In working with clients over many years, I now precede the Massage with a thorough
consultation in regard to the clients most pressing personal issues. This serves to
highlight causative factors and entrenched habits that keep one fixed to unwanted
influences of the past. By revealing the fabric of ones current reality through
consultation, the Whole Being is prepared to meet the new Reality of Self that can
manifest in the Massage.
The breadth and depth possible in the performance of Hawaiian Massage requires its
practitioner to be capable of meeting any situation or intensity that may arise.
Traditionally, training in this skill was by indentured apprenticeship with a Kahuna Priest
for many, many years. Learning was primarily solitary and experiential, slowly absorbing
the Wisdom of Creation through arduous personal challenges, trial and error and selfreflection. Considered to be a sacred vocation, students dedicated their lives to this work
of bringing freedom and empowerment both to themselves and everyone who asked for
help.
In this modern era of human evolution, students of Kahuna Massage/ bodywork require a
training that is both intensive and accelerated, in order to evoke rapid learning, selfdevelopment and spiritual competence.

In the training programme that I offer, I combine aspects of the Ancient, Traditional and
Modern methods of teaching. These help to fulfil all the basic requirements for sensitive
and effective integration of the wisdom of Huna into the performance of Hawaiian Huna
Massage, client and consultation skills and professional practice.
The primary focus of the course is upon clarifying personal and spiritual awareness.
Learning to create an honest, vibrant and loving relationship within all aspects of ones
self is to bring this empowerment into all activities and interactions with others. The long
term goal is to attain Mastery in ones own life. That is, to have knowledge of Self as the
rhythm of Creation continuously expressing itself through harmony and love in every
moment. Ultimately, ones life becomes a living Paradise in motion.
As much of the healing that transpires between Practitioner and Client is by observation,
instruction and direct but subtle transmission, the Kahuna Practitioner teaches through
example the Philosophy of Huna in everyday life.

About the Author

Rosalie Samet (SRN) is a Healer, Therapist and Performer of the Sacred Art of Hawaiian
Huna Massage. Since coming to England after training as a State Registered Nurse in the U.S.A.,
she has studied the Spiritual Teachings of East and West, as well as numerous alternative
therapies and approaches to health, healing and personal development. In 1990 she trained in
Hawaii with Kahuna Masters of Huna Wisdom, specialising in Hawaiian Shamanism and Kahuna
Bodywork.
Rosalie Samet gives Private Sessions, Workshops and Trainings in Hawaiian Huna Massage and
related Huna topics. She is also a Master Practitioner of N.L.P ., Time-Line Therapy, Hypnosis
and Reiki.
Rosalie Samet can be contacted through her website at
www.huna-massage.com or by telephone 07974 083432
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