Lahaina - Mauola Rock

Rocks play an important part in Hawaiian mythology. It is not easy to imagine that the rocks projecting from the sea emit powers. The Hauola Rock, which resembles a chair, had the power to heal persons who sat on it and allowed the sea to wash over their body. As well as holy rocks the kahunas (priests) used herbs, diets and massage to restore health to their patients. The Hauola Rock was also used as a birthing chair with the umbilical cords of new-born babies being buried beneath it.