Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star
Explore the power of transformation and change with Lani’s inspiring journey
Discover how Lani’s guiding star can help you find balance and joy in your life.
Explore Lani’s tools and resources for daily wellness practices and self-discovery
Connect with Lani’s inspiring journey and let her guide you on your own path to wellness.

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Book Description:
Under A Full Moon and A Guiding Star
In Under A Full Moon and A Guiding Star, author Lani shares her personal journey of transformation and caregiving, which led her to develop a daily practice of wellness. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, trainer, and facilitator in educational, business, and non-profit environments, Lani provides readers with a framework for balancing the Doing and Being mindsets – or Yin and Yang – and living a healthier, happier life.
Throughout the book, Lani shares images, tools, and resources, such as meditations and visualizations, to help readers achieve wellness and balance. She also explores the true meaning of ALOHA and invites readers to join her on the journey as an alaka’i – or guide – offering the wisdom of having walked the path before.
With a wealth of personal and professional experience, Lani’s journey from caregiver to alaka’i is an inspiring story of transformation and wisdom. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to find balance, joy, and wellness in their life.
Author Bio

Lani Almanza
Lani was born and raised on the Windward side of Oahu in Hawai’i. She has experience as a wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a teacher, trainer, and facilitator in education, business, and non-profit environments. Throughout her professional career, Lani has been committed to creating healthier lives and communities.
Lani holds a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and worked with the American Cancer Society for 15 years in various leadership roles related to health communication and community engagement. After retiring from ACS, she founded her own wellness business, Alaka’i Associates, which focuses on guiding others towards more activated lives in health and wellness.
In addition to her work with Alaka’i Associates, Lani is a contributing editor for the online magazine, Givers Guides, which supports the nonprofit organization Gimme A Break, for which she also volunteers as COO. Lani has been sharing her expertise and insights on her Alaka’i blog since 2015. She also facilitates wellness retreats and provides wellness workshops to community groups.
Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star is a profound book that honors the guides who shape our spiritual journey. Lani Almanza’s powerful memoir of her son’s cancer and transition reminds us that our loved ones are never truly gone. By embracing emotions and choosing presence, we can find solace in the Universe’s grief-grace and transform our well-being. This text is filled with meditations, lessons, and wisdom that demand immediate reading. Get ready to experience a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughter to tears.
Lani Almanza’s book, Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star, is a timeless guide through life’s challenges. With episodic storytelling and thought-provoking questions, she inspires us to embrace growth and gratitude. Lani’s book is a cherished reference that both reminds and uplifts.
This compact book is a gem, packed with logistical tips, heart-opening memories, and spiritual exercises. Lani’s engaging writing style and compassionate approach make it informative and inspiring for caregivers and those navigating a care experience. The Alaka’i Life Lessons prompt reflection, while the exercise on creating “white space” offers vital self-care. This enduring reference provides hope, understanding, and a sense of connection for all.
Lani Almanza’s Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star is a powerful memoir of finding empowerment and wellness through Hawaiian culture. Her honest and inspiring account of grief and the search for higher understanding after losing her son is deeply moving. Lani’s book offers practical guidance for finding spirituality and wellness in everyday life, drawing on Hawaiian concepts and her personal experiences. I highly recommend this unique and authentic read.

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