Huna Hawaiian Vacations
Huna, meaning “secret”, is the word coined by Max Freedom Long to describe the ancient tradition of Hawaiian shamanism which he obtained from the Kahunas, or keepers of the secret. Vacation rentals in Hawaii can be wonderful opportunities to learn some of the techniques of huna in the very place that they originated. Huna is a set of shamanic practices based upon viewing humans as consisting of three akas, or bodies – a lower, middle, and higher self – which are energized by mana, or vital force. The purpose of huna practice is to integrate the three selves to make them work harmoniously together. This is accomplished largely through visualization.
For example, mana, or life force, is symbolized in huna by water. Thus when kahunas wished to accumulate vital energy they visualized mana rising like water rises in a fountain, higher and higher, until it overflowed. Thus when people take Hawaii vacations it is best to obtain Hawaii beach accommodations where it is easy to visualize the water (mana) or vital energy. Tenants of Hawaii beachfront cottages can stand on tiptoes facing the ocean with feet close together, and rake the air with widespread fingers reaching as high as possible. The raking movement should form a circle bringing the mana energy into the body, while visualizing life force being gathered and stored in the body.
Once sufficient mana has been gathered and the three vital bodies joined, this energy is used to animate prayers (visualizations) for whatever is desired. First amends should be made for hurts done to other people. Then one visualizes oneself in the midst of whatever new conditions one is praying for. This is best done standing before one’s Hawaii beach rental facing the ocean (symbolizing the infinite source of mana). The kahunas voiced their prayer three times while visualizing it mentally, and imagined sending mana to “water” their prayer. A Hawaii rental house can thus become a temple dedicated to the practice of huna; and Hawaii vacation rentals can become pilgrimages for spiritual renewal and enlightenment.