{"id":156818,"date":"2022-03-22T09:29:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T19:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=156818"},"modified":"2022-03-23T08:15:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T18:15:42","slug":"hula-ka-mauliola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/22\/hula-ka-mauliola\/","title":{"rendered":"The healing power of hula, Kumu Sonny Ching, free livestream event"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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From right, Nā Kumu Hula William Kahakuleilehua Haunuʻu<\/span> Sonny Ching and Lopaka Igarta DeVera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hula is seen by many as an active and physical cultural practice, however, those immersed in it recognize the mental and spiritual component that can contribute to the overall well-being of an individual who participates. The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Mānoa Counseling and Student Development Center<\/a> (CSDC<\/abbr>) and Native Hawaiian Student Services<\/a> (NHSS<\/abbr>) are hosting a free webinar led by award-winning Kumu Hula William Kahakuleilehua Haunuʻu<\/span> Sonny Ching on the nourishment hula provides for the body, mind and spirit.<\/p>\n

The livestream event, Hula Ka Mauliola: Hula the Power of Healing, Hula-Mind-Body-Spirit, will be held on Monday, April 4 at 6 p.m. The presentation is open to the public. (Register online<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“As an ʻ\u014dlapa<\/span> (dancer) of Hālau Nā Mamo O Puʻuanahulu<\/span>, hula has been a blessing to solidify my cultural foundation and values,” said Kyle Help<\/strong>, a student service specialist at NHSS<\/abbr>. “I have been grateful and fortunate to learn from Nā Kumu Hula William Kahakuleilehua Haunuʻu<\/span> Sonny Ching and Lopaka Igarta DeVera, to connect and find balance in my physical, mental and spiritual strength that contribute to my lifestyle and well-being, especially as a Hawaiian.”<\/p>\n