Welcome to Kahumana! I might be a bit biased because I am…read moreone of the teachers here at the farm- but this is one of the most special places to practice. Kahumana is the Hawaiian word for Guardian of the Life Force or Spirit. I truly believe you can feel this intention while practicing on the farm. Classes are donation based, accessible to all, and from the heart. I hope to see you in class! Aloha and Namaste.

I recently found Kahumana Yoga through Kahumana Farm's stand at the Waianae Farmer's Market. A nice…read more(and extremely informative) representative handed me a flyer and I was immediately excited. Living in Waianae, the options for fitness classes are extremely limited and I was really wanting to find a place to do yoga close to home. Classes are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tuesday: Hatha Yoga @ 6:15-7:30pm Wednesday: Vinyasa Yoga @ 6:15-7:30pm Saturday: Mauka Yoga @ 9:15-10:30am (outdoors and it is like a more relaxing version of Vinyasa) I've gone to both Tuesday and Saturday classes. I took both classes with Carissa and she is amazing! She adds her own style and I really enjoyed the optional aromatherapy portion of the class. The farm itself is the perfect environment for relaxation and the Saturday class on the stage overlooking the farm was surreal. I can't get enough and hope to make a habit of coming for all three classes weekly. Cash only, donation based (but a donation of $10 is encouraged.) I'm so happy someone is putting in the effort to organize this for the West Side!

Marcus is an amazing trainer. I became interested in SYS after being recommended by a friend who…read moreknew I wanted to slim down for a wedding, I was going to be the Maid of Honor for. Prior to working out, Marcus offered me a free assessment of my overall fitness, which I felt was very helpful. After doing the assessment Marcus told me what was good, what I needed to work on, and how to work on those problem areas. I've been to a handful of Marcus's SYS outdoor fitness camps. Initially, I was a little intimidated as I was told he was "hardcore". However, the fitness camps were fun and gave me a great workout. I left drenched! Just the way I like it. The camps consisted of circuits with sandbags, sprinting, etc. After doing a month of SYS fitness camps. Marcus would also jump in with us, that definitely took the intimidation factor away. In the end, I was able to slim down and I looked amazing for my friends wedding. I would highly recommend Marcus if you're looking to gain strength, flexibility, slim down, or if you just want to feel over all better. Marcus is very helpful and encouraging!

Training with Marcus is an incredible experience. When he first takes you on as a client, he…read moreassesses your current physical condition by making you go through balance routines, measuring your flexibility and mobility, putting you through stretch exercises. He then tailors a program to suit your needs. He designs each sessIon for each individual as he works through your weaknesses and builds on your strengths. Each session enhances the previous. He then monitors your progress and introduces new routines to improve weak areas. He is always open to suggestions and will always take the time to answer any questions you may have. His philosophy on healthy ways of living without injury is spot on. Thank you for caring Marcus.

Patty has helped me overcome two ankle surgeries, a hip injury, a transition from ballet to…read moreBroadway, and a pandemic (!). She also works with pre- and postnatal women, couples, and seniors. But for me it's her knowledge in dance combined with the core strength of Pilates and sharp dancer's eye that has kept me aligned, healthy, and strong. Not to mention, it's all done virtually and one-on-one. Highly recommend!

I'm extremely happy with the results I have achieved since working with Patti! My overall posture…read morehas changed dramatically and I see and feel the results after every work out session with her! Mahalo Patti! W.Broad

Nahoa Fitness was the best investment in reaching my health goals. Regine takes a lot of care with…read moreher clients who become part of a family. She takes pride in our little achievements and walks us through any road bumps. I've been with Nahoa since May. From start of quarantine, I've lost 20lbs and gained a lot of strength and endurance. With her platform you are able to track your progress and cheer on other people on the program. She gives you a plan to reach your personal goals and doesn't make you feel discouraged. Because she shares her journey, it helps to stay motivated on your own. The workouts are intense but fun and manageable.

Regine is the kindest soul ever! She helped motivate me and keep me accountable with my exercise…read moreand nutrition goals. I think the best thing about Nahoa is that it is tailored to you and your goals. I reached out to Nahoa Fitness because I was working full time, busy with a 1 and 3 yr old, and also struggling with post partum ab separation-- it was difficult for me to find time to exercise, and when I did, I was nervous about hurting my abs and further worsening my ab separation. Regine took into account all of this and developed a plan that perfectly suited my lifestyle. The community within Nahoa is also such valuable encouragement throughout the journey. Mind you, I'm on the Big Island, so you can totally do this from a distance with no problems at all! Four months with Nahoa, I've restored my core strength and lost the rest of that stubborn pregnancy chubs that I've previously struggled to lose. I'm so very thankful for this journey!

A deeply relaxing experience inside layers and layers of soothing sound. Tish explained the…read moreexperience well beforehand and facilitated a gentle immersion into the space, allowing my nervous system to float into total tranquility. Slept like a stone on a riverbed that night. Try this at least once, or make it part of your monthly routine. Thank you Tish for your care and generosity! Love, kk

I heard about the Harmonic Egg through a friend and was curious about what benefits I might…read moreexperience. I went to the website, and the online booking was so easy. I booked the 75 minute session and I received a confirmation email the same day with instructions, including a reminder to drink plenty of water before the session. I also received an appointment reminder the day of, which was helpful. The studio is in a residential area. I was able to park right out front on the street and followed the side path to the studio. Tish was there to greet me and invited me in to talk about the session and my goals. She was friendly and warm and made me feel at ease while explaining how everything would go. She then got me comfortable inside the Egg in a zero gravity chair, and the session began. My main goal was to relax, and I shared that I was open to the experience. I was in the Egg for 50 minutes, and the time flew by. The sound was immersive, the light was soothing, and I was able to quiet my thoughts and allow myself to just be. The experience was so peaceful and transformative. When the session was over, Tish rang a soothing bell and opened the Egg. She had a delicious homemade electrolyte drink ready for me. I chose the lemon, and we talked about my experience afterward. I got so much more than relaxation from the session. I felt recentered in a deeply peaceful way. It has been three days, and I still feel like my nervous system is more regulated, which is helping me reframe the craziness of life. I am so grateful to have found the Harmonic Egg and highly recommend it. I can't wait to go again in a couple of weeks.

Had a wonderful and relaxing reiki session with Alisha. I felt wonderful emotional release that I…read moredidn't even know I needed. It was the first time I slept well in a little bit after her guided meditation/reiki session. Would highly recommend it to anyone and I enjoy her Break the Cycle Podcast.

Sure, I've got some insecurities. I'm not so insecure that I can't admit that. But thanks to…read moreNathan and his company Active Changes, I now have two fewer: I no longer look and feel like a big fat slob. Well, I certainly no longer feel like a big fat slob. Folks who get up very early 3 days a week and head out to the Beach Park to do Nathan's fitness boot camp do not feel like big fat slobs. Trust me. However, you might think if you saw me that I still look like a big fat slob. Maybe you'd be right. But thanks to Nathan's work outs, it is unquestionably less true than it used to be: After just 4 weeks, I noticed my belt buckle was moving in the direction that indicates my waist was getting smaller. Since then I've felt my shirts were getting tighter in the chest and arms. Even though muscle mass is noticeably being added, I've watched the scales move downward. I feel stronger. I tire much less easily. I'm even sleeping better. A recent blood test proved my bad cholesterol had fallen, and my good cholesterol was on the rise! Just last week at Nathan's prodding; I added two morning runs to my weekly routine on my off days. Who'd have thought that this former big fat slob would have ever had the energy to do that!? I'm excited to see my continued results. I can even imagine a day when my big fat beer belly is completely gone and replaced with those elusive six-pack abs! My lovely wife has noticed several of these changes in me and has told me so. Apparently, she doesn't miss my "love-handles." That feels good, and goes a long way towards wiping away some more of those pesky insecurities!

I only started a couple of weeks ago. At the moment, Nathan is the only person at Active Changes,…read moreand his personality is in my opinion what makes Active Changes worth it! I was introduced to Active Changes via Play Hawaii (now CrowdSavings). My standards for fitness bootcamps being fairly high, I requested more information from Nathan, and his emails convinced me to sign up. I had an awesome deal, and I am trying to attend classes at least three times a week. The classes are designed to be a comprehensive approach to training. They are based on high-intensity interval training, TRX, resistance bands, and all the likes. I was told that the workouts have a slight "Crossfit" feel to it; however, I am not a Crossfitter and I cannot truly judge - no heavy weight though, that's all I can assure you. Nathan is a good guy, and he always shares his positive energy. He is friendly to everyone, approachable, and really enjoys doing what he does. On top of that, he is involved in quite a few charity projects, which is something I truly appreciate. There are a few Actives Changes that need to occur before I give it the fifth-star rating award. Although Nate always offers different levels of progressions, from beginners to advanced, I wish the classes were a bit more intense - but then, I like to push myself a little. I found the classes a little bit slow-moving, especially at the beginning of the month, which was a bit frustrating. But I kept on going, and it seems to be improving in this regard, as the level of difficulty and intensity is progressively increasing. The sessions are supposed to last one hour, and yet they are always somewhat shorter than that. Having said that, I do have a rash on my "cheeks" from doing many crunches... Ssshh... Besides, I didn't measured/weighed myself before starting the program, so I cannot quantify my Active Changes. The workout did manage to give me sore abs though, that does not happen often, which means it must be somewhat working! I like that we use resistance bands to stretch, I just wish we wouldn't focus on lower body so much. Finally, I really, really enjoy the warm-up. I feel like it is very effective, and it's a lot of fun too! Class attendance is impressive: the students at Active Changes tend to stick to their goals, which is a very good sign! Nathan's workouts are never boring, and the routine changes everyday. The three things I like best: - the planks variations; - the warm-up; - And I love that he always plays music! I (almost) shamelessly admit I am an avid COUPON-er, and I wouldn't afford the regular monthly fee for unlimited classes. However, I plan to attending as many charity and week-end workouts as I can, and would recommend everyone to join me. Active Changes is a fairly new business, and seeing how dedicated Nathan is, I am sure it will improve very fast! So stay updated. And come to the charity workouts. P.S.: Nate, if you read this, please don't kick my ass too much on Monday. I don't need to suffer too much. P.P.S.: Nah, please do, "No Pain No Gain", right? And it is Post-Thanksgiving... P.S.S.: Nah, please be reasonable... whatever is for my own good...

Steve is the BEST! It's been quite some time since I've worked out and can often feel intimated by…read moretrainers. This was not the case. He was obviously very knowledgeable and provided more than just instruction on basic movements. He gave tips to help me determine if I was targeting the correct muscles and their importance in daily activities. He didn't let me quit, reminded me to breathe when I was just trying to just push through, and to take water breaks (apparently I need to hydrate way more during a workout than I thought). He made it clear he was going to help me achieve my goals if I was willing to do my part. I felt good after... very sore... but good. Oh and bonus.... he didn't pull out his cellphone AT ALL- total undivided attention!

I write this review to warn others of the pain, guilt and liquid awesome (sweat and watery eyes)…read morethat a session with Chris can cause. After 10 minutes I could feel muscles that don't usually activate, unless I'm running away from something, like a dinosaur. Then I felt guilty for being so squeamish and focusing on my knees being in dirt instead of my plank being perfect. But really who planks for perfection, besides Chris? Finally I realized the 10 minutes were over and I was drenched, out of breath and really angry, at the fat that slowed me down. Overall a great experience, I highly recommend OFA!