KAHUNA MASSAGE COURSES

DEEP DIVE INTO THE ART & WISDOM OF KAHUNA MASSAGE, THE ANCIENT HAWAIIAN HEALING PRACTICE.

Our courses are thoughtfully designed to cater to all levels, from beginners seeking to learn the foundational techniques, to advanced practitioners aiming to refine their skills and deepen their understanding. As you progress through the courses, you'll explore both the physical and energetic aspects of this bodywork, with an emphasis on holistic healing that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Learn the art of giving a full body KaHuna massage with confidence – full KaHuna massage – timed sessions;

  • Hands on mentoring and coaching to refine your own style;

  • Body reading to recognise the signs of stress;

  • How to enhance your intuition;

  • The emotional and spiritual effects of massage therapy;

  • Huna energy balance systems using the Polynesian energy points of the body;

  • How to keep the energy flowing without getting tired and burned out;

  • How to create flow throughout the body and reduce tension;

  • Balancing the masculine and feminine energies;

  • How to use the seven principles of Huna in your everyday life;

  • Special dances called Hawaiian Ka'alele'au or flying;

  • Huna philosophy – meditation for healing and relaxation;

Our retreat offers the perfect environment for personal growth and connection with the rich traditions of KaHuna massage.

Browse through the courses and discover the path that best suits your journey. All courses include food and accommodation for the full course duration.

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LEVEL 1 & 2

Practitioner Level

Become confident in giving KaHuna 1&2 bodywork, transform yourself and your life!

This 6-day training course is very intensive with lots of massage and focus is placed on making the student confident in giving a full body massage. During the training, the focus is also placed on the emotional and spiritual effects of massage therapy.

LEVEL 3

Advanced Level

Learn more skills and techniques to enhance your clientele's bodywork and transformational processes.

This 6-day training course has been designed to strengthen and enhance the practitioners’ skills, offering a very technical process and getting the practitioner ready for clients with different issues, injuries and problem areas.

This level completes the part of our training where techniques are the main focus.

LEVEL 4

Rites of Passage

Go deeper, gain skills and techniques to enhance your bodywork and offer transformational processes for your clients.

This 5 ½ day training course focuses on deepening the understanding of the connection between body, mind and spirit. It prepares the practitioner to deal professionally with clients’ emotional releases which can occur during massage.
This course also offers an opportunity for goal setting and for gaining clarity on a personal level.

LEVEL 5

Initiation & Integration

Reaching deeper levels and developing your personal style and essence as a bodyworker with Kahuna massage.

This 4 ½ day training course is focusing on deepening the understanding of the use of Elemental Healing. It is offering an understanding of the relationship between our state of mind and the four elements, earth, water, fire and air.

At this level guest clients are invited in order to create an open and safe dialogue around the emotional and spiritual effects of KaHuna massage.

LEVEL 6

Spiritual Adventure

Advancing your techniques by stepping into another realm of learning.

This 6-day training course is focusing on voice healing, and deep bone & belly massage. You will open up to yet again another dimension of training. A minimum of one year of experience is required.

LEVEL 7

Sacred Soul Mastery

Reaching deeper levels and developing your personal style and essence as a bodyworker with Kahuna massage.

This 6-day training course was born in a dream in 1999 and finally manifested after all these years. Together with other Bodyworkers (Kahuna level 6’s) you will practice and experience Hawaiian Ka'alele'au or flying, yoga, dance, rituals, cleansing, meditations, chanting, love & laughter. Including some new elemental tricks and tools.

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WHY STUDY WITH US

Gain fitness & personal strength.

Be supported by a reputable school

Learn about the emotional and spiritual aspects of massage.

Train in an absolutely private and safe environment.

Develop heart-opening skills that can help generate extra income.

  • "High Spirits is an amazing place.

    It is set in a beautiful natural environment that welcomes relaxation and nurtures the body. The courses are professionally prepared and executed and take one on a journey of self discovery and growth. Staff are amazingly friendly, well prepared and create and maintain an environment of fun, joy and deep understanding. Embarking on a journey at High Spirits has been transformative. I have met wonderful people. I cannot imagine my life without the gift of Ka Huna massage. So grateful to the team and Mette."

    - Ivana

  • "My experience learning Ka Huna at Mette's institute was literally life changing.

    This is not just a massage course, it's an opportunity to change the way you see yourself and your place in the world. I felt such a sense of community with the group of men and women I trained with. I left my week of training not only with valuable skills, but with a renewed sense of self-confidence like I've never experienced before. I am so grateful for my training, and will be coming back for more! I've recommended this to so many of my friends and hope my amazing massages will encourage them to try it out too! xx Thanks, Mette and the team."

    - Kate Martelli

  • "High Spirit Retreat is not a place it's a home.

    Training in Kahuna Massage with the team at high spirits has been a highlight in my life. So much self development, education, practice and real community. I love going back each year to gain more skills and deepen my connection with myself.."

    - Chrissy Seymour

  • "A heartfelt, playful and uplifting community inspiring connection, empowerment and joyful living!

    Through Highspirits I have made some deep friendships that will last a lifetime. The bodywork skills taught here are both effective and soulful... they will be welcomed by family and friends, but are also a real opportunity to expand your professional bodywork scope, or change your vocation altogether. I also often recommend people who simply need a retreat or an energetic make-over to go to Highspirits... they offer some of the best trainings and retreats you can get."

    - Jaime-lee Hind

  • "Mette & her team at High Spirits are truly a divine energetic portal, if you are lead there it is all within higher reason.

    This training has changed my spiritual journey in ways of deeper connection to self & source as well as guiding me further within my calling. KaHuna is such a beautiful practice and offering that is so sacred and special. Thank you High Spirits, I am manifesting the ability to complete all levels with you in time. xx Aloha"

    - Lily Alvarez

  • "This work is truly life changing, heart opening and lots of fun!

    I've completed all 7 Levels, several more than once and I continue to keep coming back as I love the space, the learning of both the massage and more importantly of self. Now I'm also getting paid to do what I love with my own Ka Huna Massage business. I can't recommend this any higher! Just do it!! Aloha."

    - Lindy Oneil

  • "We simply cannot praise Mette's facilitators at High Spirits Retreat enough.

    Our recent six-day journey to refine our Ka Huna massage techniques under their guidance was nothing short of phenomenal. These extraordinary women didn't just instruct us; they inspired us to transcend our limitations and let go of what no longer benefits us. Their teaching is infused with an abundance of love, presence, joy, and genuine laughter—accompanied by moments of poignant tears. These facilitators possess an intuitive sense of when to offer assistance and when to provide us with the necessary space to explore on our own. They are adept at creating a nurturing environment for personal growth and generating incredible connections among all participants. This experience is truly magical. Our hearts are full of gratitude—Mahalo Nui Loa. We are profoundly thankful."

    - Saffron & Emmanuel

  • "I decided to learn this massage modality to support my journey as a yoga student and teacher.

    It has really deepened my connection with my own body and also taught me so much more! About love, about connection and about living my best life. Thank you for all you do high spirits team."

    - Annelet Esterhuysen

  • "High Spirits Retreat is one of those life time musts...

    along with Sky diving, and a Vipassana 10 day silent meditation course! Like sky diving and meditation, High Spirits offers wonderful highs and incredible stillness, all while learning the incredible art of Kahuna massage. Even if you don't think you want to become a massage therapist, attending a course at High Spirits leaves you feeling more capable and more connected - to yourself and the world around you. And the environment and the food is stunning!! I can't recommend these courses highly enough!"

    - Daniel Williams

  • "High Spirits Retreat is absolutely amazing beyond words.

    The connection, clarity, insight, learnings and empowerment I received changed my life.

    It feels like heaven on earth. My soul feels so free, happy and at home when I am at high spirits retreat. I felt so inspired and business boomed after coming back from my first KaHuna course and continued after attending more Courses and Retreats.

    Highly recommended this magical retreat. Forever grateful x"

    - Kat / Earth Therapies

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS

THE LUSH ROLLING HILLS OF NOOSA HINTERLAND

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