A peaceful mind, body, and spirit is part of the aloha lifestyle. People who live in Oahu embrace a slower-paced, low-stress way of life that attracts many outsiders and keeps its locals from ever wanting to leave. Among enjoying the beautiful weather and beaches, practicing yoga is another major part of maintaining this tranquil lifestyle for many locals. Yoga allows participants of all ages and fitness levels to attain the benefits of meditation and breathing, increased flexibility, strength training, and much more.
Kailua, meaning “two seas” in the Hawaiian language, is located in Windward Oahu about 12 miles northeast of Honolulu. It is an extraordinarily beautiful place that has been said to be the best beach town in the US by many. What’s more, is that the locals strive to maintain a unique sense about their community, boasting many creatively diverse, well-respected small businesses and organizations.
One such business is Hawaii Health and Wellness. Read on to hear more about their interesting journey to how they became a Kailua community staple as I sit down with one of the owners, Martin.
Michael: Tell me a little about how Hawaii Health and Wellness was started.
Martin: It’s actually a pretty interesting story. We started as Aloha Yoga Kula about 10 years ago and have been in this same space since the beginning. Last year, we figured we could do a lot more for the community so we decided to open up a non-profit. So we are now officially operating as a non-profit organization, which is called Hawaii Health and Wellness, Inc.
Michael: What kinds of things do you provide to the community?
Martin: We, of course, provide a variety of yoga classes to the public, however, we are also trying to reach out more in the community to see how we can help. One such way is by incorporating some inclusion with senior day care centers — just helping people in general to lead more healthy lifestyles.
Michael: What kinds of yoga classes do you offer?
Martin: We offer classes for all age groups and levels of expertise. Anything from vinyasa yoga for the elite athlete who wants a more fast-paced class, all the way to chair yoga, which is great for the senior citizen community or those who are recovering from an injury.
Michael: Great — thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. We love what you do here in the community. Please let us know how we can find you or reach out.
Martin: Of course. You can either go to our website at www.kailuayoga.com or even call me at 808-722-3520.
Locals and visitors alike love coming to Hawaii Health and Wellness for yoga classes but continue to come back because of how their sense of community and desire to give back aligns so well with the Oahu culture. Whether having just moved to the Oahu area and are looking for a new home, or a local looking to upgrade to that perfect move-in ready home you’ve always dreamed of, if you find yourself in the market, please do not hesitate to contact us here at Hawaii Realty International. We would love to help place you in your dream home.