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Embraces the Hawaiian healing spirit

by Madelyn Miller

To ancient Hawaiians, the Big Island was known as the healing island. And today,  stressed-out overachievers from all over the world are rediscovering the spirit of Hawaii.

The Kohala Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village combines the luxury of a European style spa with the harmony and comfort of the Hawaiian Islands. This approach to the well-being and treatment of the mind, body and spirit lays its foundation in the native Hawaiian word “ho'oponopono” ( a therapeutic dimension or feeling that inspires a healing body and mind)

The symbol or “logo” for the Kohala Spa is in fact an ancient Hawaiian petroglyph—and perfectly represents their approach to ho’oponopono—a unique and personal spa experience that rejuvenates your body and soul.

Within the tropical serenity of this uniquely Hawaiian resort, you can escape to another world. The setting of Kohala Spa on an island born of fire and water inspires a mystical sense of the rhythms of life. A positive rejuvenation takes place among the warm and caressing breezes of this healthful and healing Paradise.

The Kohala Spa offers complete self-renewal including fitness, spa treatments, nutrition, beauty counseling, health and spiritual growth. The spa therapy reflects the time-honored European treatments and old world cures such as Balneotherapy, Thalassotherapy, and Pelothrapy plus other soothing experiences.

The healing power of thermal water treatment is legendary. Balneotherapy has its roots in traditional European style mineral, sea and spring water spa therapies. This approach to wellness and fitness has been in use for centuries and is the basis for invigorating and hydrotherapeutic treatments.

Pelotherapy, where organic and inorganic muds are used natural medicinal wraps to help restore luster to you skin and replenish and purify the body’s system. When used in conjunction with thermal baths, massage and exercise makes for a wholeness of the healing process. Thus the “taking of the waters” is complete as you mind, body and spirit come together in harmony.

The Kohala Spa fitness program is a balance of aerobic classes for all levels. And the classes take advantage of the unique setting. I took a Tai Chi class on the edge of a beautiful lake. Yoga, Meditation and stress management is also offered.

When you arrive, the staff helps you set personal goals to ensure a comprehensive yet flexible course for the length of your stay. As a jet-lag victim, I started with soothing massage in a serene outdoor setting, and gradually worked in more challenging activities.

If you have more energy than I did, you may want to participate in the complete strengthening and body muscle conditioning clases as well as invigorating dawn and dusk hikes, jogging, kayaking, swimming, golf and tennis are just some of the activities offered.

The basic commitment at the Kohala Spa is to be a catalyst for your fitness goals while on the Big Island and in the future.

This is a place to find the serenity and strength to face the challenges of the world by embracing the spirit of Ho’oponopono.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Kohala Spa is located on the Big Island of Hawaii at the Hilton Waikoloa  Village
HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE 69-425 WAIKOLOA BEACH DRIVE, KAMUELA, HAWAII 96743-9791
808-885-1234 FAX 808-8852902

Delta Airlines: 800-221-1212

Photos courtesy of Hilton Resorts Hawaii

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