Do the Hula in Margaret River

The workshop will be hosted by Kawika Foster, a native of the Hawaiian island of Molokai, historically regarded as the birthplace of Hula.

Mr Foster is the 51st generation of teachers of Mana O Kahiko, the 'spirit power of our ancestors', and is an apprentice to Kumu Pa'a Lawrence Kalainia Kamani Aki.

He said this weekend's workshop, focusing on dancing and chant, was just one aspect of an all encompassing culture handed down through the teachings over the past 50 generations.

"Participants can expect to discover a connection with all things in this universe, through dance and chanting," he said.

"This is something we all have within us, this way of communicating; we just have to remember it.

"Mr Foster said to have been entrusted with sharing the knowledge of the culture around the world, as he had done in recent years, was a huge responsibility.

"We are taking something ancient and sharing it and protecting its integrity now and for future generations," he said.

Mr Foster has also been trained in the healing art of hamohamo, a traditional Hawaiian healing massage, the modern lomilomi massage and Ho'oponopono (traditional Hawaiian healing process of conflict resolution), and is available for private sessions of these practices this week.

The weekend's workshop will be held at Inner Centre Astanga Yoga on Station Road from 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday and costs $150 per person.

For more information contact Kathryn Roberts on 0407 877 309.