Five years ago Whakapaingia Luke welcomed the adventure that a plane ticket from New Zealand to Los Angeles would bring. While continuing his life-long rugby career with Santa Monica Rugby Club, he noticed the toll that rugby was taking on his body. Whakapaingia became his own healer by becoming a certified Yoga teacher and a Thai Massage practitioner.

 

 

 

Sara Laimon has practiced Yoga since the age of 18. A natural born leader and teacher, she loves to play and have fun. After the first time of finding herself on top of someone’s feet, flying, her life had never been the same. Sara became a certified Yoga teacher and Thai Yoga practitioner to share the gift that she had found.

 

 

 

 

After missing a flight to set out on an international adventure of her own, Sara headed to Venice Beach and caught eyes with Whakapaingia. After asking Whakapaingia “Do you want to play?” an instantaneous partnership and Koha Flying Yoga were created.

Baby Kotahiataahua, meaning “Beautiful Oneness,” followed soon after.

 

 

 

Today, Whakapaingia, Sara, and Kotahiataahua share the gifts of Koha Flying Yoga, Yoga and Bodywork session to inspire people to bring more strength, play, balance, and community. Share the gift of connecting your mind, body, and spirit.