"The Rhythem of the Heart" Lomi Training & Healing Retreat on Kaua'i

Dates: March 16-26th, 2010 - Spring Equinox

Included: 10 nights/ 9 days -Ohana lodging

• ALL meals and fresh fruit smoothies, Relax in the Hot Tub
• Special Guest Presentation by Dane Silva, Lomi Kumu
  
• Fresh Lei and sarong
• Island Tour  to include sacred sites, waterfalls and the amazing construction of the Hindu monastery along with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
• A day at Aunty Angeline's learning traditions from her nephew (Treatments not included)
• Daily yoga instruction, breathing exercises, ancient dances & chants!
• Pick up and drop off at Lihue airport on designated dates/times.

Airfare is NOT included.  Make arrangements to fly into Lihue airport on the island of Kaua'i.

Commitment deposit: $500.00 to secure your space immediately! Installment payments can be set up. All balances are due no later than ($150.00 is nonrefundable)

Jan. 10th, 2010.

Immerse yourself in hawaiian spirituality and the principles of the huna

• Learn forearm techniques that will relieve stress on your wrists and hands, also joint movements and gentle stretches.
• Participate in daily movement exercises and dances that will prepare you for the graceful flow of lomi and open your energy gates!
• Practice and share bodywork techniques and compassionate touch exercises.
• Experience Aloha and share in an amazing  and unique transformational journey!

Facilitator: Gloria Coppola,LMBT #6902 has been in the healing arts for over 22 years. She is the former owner of a massage school, has written curriculum for several massage schools across the US and is an approved CE provider through NCBTMB. In addition to teaching lomi approximately 4 times a year she is invited to several schools and massage facilities to train therapists in several modalities.

Gloria has been in love with hawaii since she is 4 yrs. old.  She had the opportunity to live on Kaua'i for 7 years and train under the lineage of Kahu Abraham.  She also had the privilge of spending time with a local kumu and his Ohana learning their traditions and participating in an ancient ceremony that is not open generally to 'outsiders'.  Her vast experience, knowledge, wisdom and compassion make her trainings awe inspiring while providing a nurturing and supportive environment for your healing process.

Gloria has an extensive background in healing, including advanced cranio-sacral therapy, chakra healing, Thai/Yoga bodywork and medical massage.  Her trainings are designed to offer you an experience that will allow you to integrate modalities and healing applications by trusting your intuition and opening your channels to our ancient masters for guidance. She has been training students for over 18 years.  She loves teaching and it  is her passion! 

Class size is kept limited to provide you with the opportunity to Learn, Heal, Grow & Love in an intimate setting!

You do not have to be a massage therapist to participate, just have an interest in healing and spirituality. No smoking, drinking or drugs allowed during the retreat.

Contact Gloria at (828) 713-3521 if you have any questions

Website: www.lomilomimassagece.com

Read Gloria's article on Lomi at www.massagenews.org