by Abigail Beal

Hawaiians have known the profound healing art of Huna for thousands of years. Huna comes from ancient times and many believe that it could be as old as 35,000 years. It is considered to be part of the original teachings of people that lived in Hawaii on a continent that is no longer there. What remains of that ancient place is now known as Hawaii.

What is the healing art of Huna? Huna was once called Ho’omana. This is translated as “empowerment.” Using Huna to heal is all about empowerment. The word “Huna” was first used by Max Freedom Long, in 1936, to name what Hawaiian kahuna performed. It is used on a deep physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level, to connect with the Divine to help create the life that you wish to bring into reality.

The healing art of Huna is practiced with principles and beliefs that help to define it. In Huna there are “Three Selves”: the low self, middle self, and higher self. In Huna, these are called ‘unihipili’ (low self), ‘uhane’ (middle self), and ‘aumakura’ (higher self). There are also the seven principles of Huna created by Serge King:

1. The world is what you think it is.
2. There are no limits.
3. Energy flows where attention goes.
4. Now is the moment of power.
5. To love is to be happy.
6. All power comes from within.
7. Effectiveness is the measure of truth.

Many can see the similarity today between Huna and the Law of Attraction. The practice of Huna involves being conscious of your intentions, and understanding that your thoughts do have power to create reality. Huna has the ability to create changes on a spiritual, emotional, mental and physical level.

It is said that one that practices the healing art of Huna has the ability to affect consciousness on every level. They not only affect human consciousness and their own life, but they can also affect anything else in the world. Huna practitioners can affect both the seen and the unseen that exists around us at all time. They can work with the animals, the plants and other things in nature. The Huna practitioner can bring into the world what they desire to create with great consciousness and intent.

Huna is something that everyone can study. Anyone of any age can learn to practice Huna. Many people have learned how to use Huna in their daily lives. Healthcare professionals, therapists, business owners, educators, scientists, college students –just about anyone can easily learn how to practice Huna.

Hawaii is very proud of the gifts that Huna brings. Some may note that Hawaii is considered one of the most sacred and blessed locations on earth. People travel thousands of miles simply to visit it. The energy and vibration of the Hawaiian land and its sacred spirit are very powerful. Huna certainly has been part of the reason Hawaii is considered to be so special. The healing power of Huna is very special and its beginnings only exist on Hawaii, nowhere else.