About Ho’oponopono

On February 7th, 2019, after a chapter of profound growth in Dubai, I returned to India—my home, but not the homecoming I had envisioned. Pressing health issues pushed me back, and though I tried to quiet my pain with medicine, I soon discovered that physical symptoms were only the surface. What you numb, as they say, comes back with double intensity one day. I assumed it was a disc issue at first, but my body echoed a deeper, internal storm—a tangled web of repressed painful memories I wasn’t ready to face.

One particular day in March, I found myself lost in a sea of videos on YouTube, scrolling without purpose. It was as if my body was trying its best to avoid what I was feeling. That’s when chance intervened: I accidentally clicked on a video. I didn’t pay attention to what it was; in fact, I hardly watched the video at all. Yet, despite feeling worse before I felt better, something deep inside nudged me to stay a little longer with it. There was a subtle, gentle shift. It felt as if Ho’oponopono had found me, arriving exactly when I needed it most.

The next day, a tiny curiosity resurfaced. I went back just to the video—I still didn’t pay complete attention or research it, nor did I dive into its history or meaning. Yet, interestingly, the practice kept calling me back. Whenever the emotional heaviness returned, Ho’oponopono was there—like a true friend who repeats, “I am here when you need me,” and means it. Each encounter offered a hint of comfort, an invitation to let go of old burdens, and a feeling of being gently supported.

As time passed, the depths of pain began to take hold. I was diagnosed with depression, and days began to blur together, colored by lingering shadows of past hurt and grief. In that darkness, my relationship with Ho’oponopono changed forever. It was no longer just an occasional source of relief; it became my daily anchor, a thread of hope guiding me back to myself. With each repetition of the practice, a little more light filtered in, and I discovered a pathway to healing that kept making way to right(and challenging) people and situations.

Over time, Ho’oponopono didn’t just help me heal—it became a foundational part of my life and work. Years of consistent practice sparked a deeper transformation, and eventually, a calling. Answering that call, I began to share this gift with others—teaching, building a community of fellow learners, and guiding workshops dedicated to this gentle & powerful practice.

Today, Ho’oponopono is not just my practice, but also my purpose. It showed up for me in my darkest moments and—over years of devotion—became both my guide and my offering to the world. Through teaching and building a dedicated community, I continue this journey—not just for my own healing, but to support the healing of others.

If my story has made you a bit curious about this practice, keep reading to know what Ho’oponopono is:

Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice rooted in reconciliation, deep forgiveness, and restoring harmony. The word itself comes from “ho’o” (meaning “to make”) and “pono” (meaning “right”), so Ho’oponopono can be translated as “to make things right, twice over”—or to set things right within ourselves and with others. Traditionally, this practice was used by kahunas, or spiritual healers, within Hawaiian families to clear the air after conflict and to promote healing by addressing not just external disputes but also internalized pain, guilt, and resentment. At its heart, Ho’oponopono teaches us to take responsibility for our experiences, to cleanse ourselves from memories and patterns that cause suffering, and to invite peace through the simple but powerful process of forgiveness.

If you feel connected with my story and the purpose of the practice, start with the beginner-friendly workshop and become a part of the growing community.