Kūlia i ka nu’u
Stand
Be Bold
Be Proud
Be Firm
Be Brave
Be Valiant
Unwavering
Powerful
Courageous
Do it afraid!
Reach
Be Flexible
Be Curious
Be Adventurous
Be Hopeful
Be Confident
Excellent
Outstanding
Marvelous
Exceptional
“With great spirit and fortitude one can truly achieve Kūlia I ka nu’u.”
Sunsets @ Kohala
I took this picture while watching the sunset near Kohala, thinking about the future. When an old saying came to my mind, “Kūlia i ka nu’u!” Roughly translated, strive for the pinnacle or highest.
Prayers in the wind
So many of our ancestors prayed these words into the wind, hoping it would find our ears and rest on our hearts. Not to settle but become the best.
To overcome adversity, achieve good things and leave a legacy.
Kū: To stand and rise up.
Nu’u: The highest point.
What does it all mean?
New possibilities
For me it is the seed and source of why I became a holistic fitness and lifestyle coach. I wanted to become a catalyst for positive change and help others Kūlia i ka nu’u. To follow in the steps of the healers within my family but through a different path. One that would involve a dance style other than Hula and incorporate multimedia platforms instead of the lauhala matted floors of a hale. (Lauhale: weaving material. Hale: house)
creating a “Good Vibes Only Tribe”
Through dance fitness I see women groove without a care while burning calories. They begin to feel positive changes within their bodies. With mindfulness prompts and coaching I witness how they manifest goals. But the best part is hearing how their lives are inspiring others.
For Native Women & their Community
I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with SPIPA and serve the women of Chehalis, Nisqually, Shoalwater Bay, Skokomish and Squaxin Island. With their support I created a coaching program which includes in-person, live-stream, blog post, podcast, fit journal and so much more.
You don’t have to be enrolled in a tribe to join our tribe. (aka ‘Ohana)
The program is called WholelisticFit, “Fitness for your mind, body and soul.” The goal is to create a holistically fit-minded community.
