{"id":45,"date":"2025-01-16T18:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waibrations.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-08-05T07:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T07:23:29","slug":"about-wai-brations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waibrations.com\/?page_id=45","title":{"rendered":"About Wai-brations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00D3D3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/waibrations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sunset_waibrations_1-photoutils.com_-scaled.jpg&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;43px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0About Wai-brations<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A journey rooted in ancestral knowledge, horses, and authentic connection.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/waibrations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7941.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_7941&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|18px|18px|18px|18px&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Meet Mahana<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">For as long as she can remember, horses have been a part of Mahana Keakealani&#8217;s life. As a sixth-generation horsewoman, and paniolo, she has experienced firsthand the quiet wisdom, honesty, and connection that horses offer to those willing to slow down, be present, and listen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Wai~brations was born from the natural intersection of Mahana&#8217;s lifelong relationship with horses, her Native Hawaiian values, and more than two decades of leadership, education, communications, and community engagement. Throughout her professional career, she has led organizations, developed programs, and built meaningful relationships centered on service, collaboration, and helping others grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Today, Mahana brings those experiences together as a Touched by a Horse\u00ae Licensed Equine Facilitator, certified life coach, and founder of Wai~brations. Her approach is rooted in the belief that horses invite us to become more present, more aware, and more deeply connected\u2014with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Rooted in the wisdom of her ancestors and guided by the enduring spirit of Hawai\u02bbi, Mahana thoughtfully weaves &#8216;ike kupuna of connection, respect, balance, and relationship into every experience she facilitates. Whether working with keiki, individuals, families, organizations, or horses themselves, her intention is to create welcoming spaces where authentic connection inspires reflection, personal growth, and lasting well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">At the heart of Wai~brations is a simple belief:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Sometimes our greatest teachers don&#8217;t speak with words\u2014they speak through presence.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Another one of Mahana&#8217;s dearest friends, he has a remarkable ability to reflect what others may not yet see within themselves. 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She generously shares her blissful, loving spirit with everyone she meets. Her gentle sweetness and playful energy make every moment with Hapa uplifting, refreshing, and full of joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Chizm and Butters<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Meet the elders of our herd\u2014two wise, loyal geldings whose calm presence brings comfort and reassurance. Their gentle nature and patient hearts make them wonderful companions for keiki and youth with diverse needs, offering a safe and nurturing environment where confidence, trust, and meaningful connection can flourish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00D3D3&#8243; top_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;45px|auto|21px|auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;47px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Our Focus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">At Wai~brations, our focus is not simply on what we do, but on how people feel when they leave. We believe that healing, growth, and lasting well-being begin with authentic connection\u2014to ourselves, to one another, to horses, and to the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Every experience is thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where participants are encouraged to slow down, be fully present, and embrace the quiet wisdom horses so naturally share. 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