Yoga & Wellness

15 phrases · Hawaiian with romanization, English and audio

  1. He papa yoga i kēia lā?

    Is there a yoga class today?

    Usage

    Asking if there is a yoga class today

    Grammar Note

    "He papa yoga i kēia lā?" = "is there a yoga class today?"

  2. I ka hola ʻehia ka hoʻomaka ʻana o ka papa kakahiaka?

    What time does the morning session start?

    Usage

    Asking about morning session start time

    Grammar Note

    "I ka hola ʻehia" = "at what time?"

  3. Kūpono anei kēia papa no ka poʻe hou?

    Is this class suitable for beginners?

    Usage

    Checking if the class is beginner-friendly

    Grammar Note

    "Kūpono anei kēia papa no" = "is this class suitable for...?"

  4. Makemake au e hoʻopaʻa i kahi papa pilikino.

    I'd like to book a private session.

    Usage

    Booking a private wellness or yoga session

    Grammar Note

    "Makemake au e hoʻopaʻa i" = "I'd like to book"; to reserve is hoʻopaʻa

  5. I hea au e hoʻolimalima ai i ka moena yoga?

    Where can I rent a yoga mat?

    Usage

    Finding yoga mat rental

    Grammar Note

    "I hea au e...ai" = "where can I...?"

  6. He ʻano yoga hea kēia? Hatha / Vinyasa / Yin?

    What style of yoga is this? Hatha / Vinyasa / Yin?

    Usage

    Asking about the yoga style offered

    Grammar Note

    "He ʻano...hea" = "what kind of...?" (type question)

  7. Ua ʻeha koʻu kuli / koʻu kua — loaʻa anei nā hoʻololi?

    I have a knee / back injury — do you have modifications?

    Usage

    Requesting pose modifications for an injury

    Grammar Note

    "Ua ʻeha koʻu" = "my...has been hurt"; pain is ʻeha with the ʻokina

  8. Loaʻa anei kahi papa noʻonoʻo?

    Is there a meditation session available?

    Usage

    Asking if meditation sessions are available

    Grammar Note

    "Loaʻa anei kahi" = "is there a...?"

  9. Pehea ka lōʻihi o ka papa?

    How long is the class?

    Usage

    Checking the class duration

    Grammar Note

    "Pehea ka lōʻihi o ka papa" = "how long is the class?"

  10. Hāʻawi anei ʻoukou i kahi pūʻolo hoʻomaha?

    Do you offer a retreat package?

    Usage

    Asking about retreat packages

    Grammar Note

    "Hāʻawi anei ʻoukou i" = "do you offer/provide...?"

  11. Hiki ke komo me ka ʻole o ka hoʻopaʻa ʻana?

    Can I drop in without a reservation?

    Usage

    Asking about walk-in/drop-in attendance

    Grammar Note

    "me ka ʻole o" = "without"; a booking is hoʻopaʻa — ʻōlelo ʻia only means "was said/spoken"

  12. Loaʻa anei he lumi hoʻololi lole / pahu laka?

    Is there a changing room / locker?

    Usage

    Asking about changing rooms and lockers

    Grammar Note

    "Loaʻa anei he" = "is there a...?". Locker is pahu laka; there is no established term for "changing room", so use lumi (room) + hoʻololi lole (change clothes). lua means "pit, toilet"

  13. Hāʻawi anei ʻoukou i nā papa hoʻōla ma ke kani a i ʻole ka hanu?

    Do you offer sound healing or breathwork sessions?

    Usage

    Asking about specialized wellness offerings

    Grammar Note

    "Hāʻawi anei ʻoukou i nā papa" = "do you offer these sessions?"

  14. Maikaʻi loa ke kumu — mahalo!

    The instructor was wonderful — thank you!

    Usage

    Expressing gratitude after a class

    Grammar Note

    "Maikaʻi loa ke kumu" = "the teacher is wonderful"

  15. ʻEhia nā haumāna i kēia papa?

    How many people are in the class?

    Usage

    Asking how many students are in the class

    Grammar Note

    "ʻEhia nā haumāna i kēia papa" = "how many students in this class?"

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