Mountain View is a small upland community along Highway 11 between Kea'au and Volcano, sitting higher and noticeably cooler and wetter than Hilo or Kea'au below it. Jason Donaldson has no office in Mountain View. Online sessions are the main way to work with him right now, and in person is by request from his home base in Hawaiian Paradise Park, a short drive up Hwy 130 from Kea'au, down the highway.
Energy healing and breathwork for Mountain View
Mountain View's elevation brings more cloud cover and rain than the coast, and the community here tends to be quieter and more spread out, with a mix of longtime residents and newer homesteaders drawn by the land and the quiet. For in-person work, Mountain View clients write to Jason first, and he confirms whether his Hawaiian Paradise Park studio or a home visit by arrangement is practical.
Which service fits Mountain View clients
Galactic Breathing is a frequent choice from Mountain View, since many clients here are already oriented toward nature-based and somatic practices, and an online session fits easily into a day built around the land. Sekhem energy healing is booked just as often.
Homesteading on former farmland
Much of the land around Mountain View was once part of larger sugar and macadamia operations before being subdivided into smaller residential and agricultural lots over the decades. That shift toward homesteading, smaller farms, gardens, and self-built houses, still defines the area, and it's part of why practices built around grounding and breath appeal to residents here.
A stopover town, not a destination
Mountain View doesn't draw visitors the way Hilo or Volcano Village do, and most people passing through are locals on their way somewhere else along Highway 11. That low-key, resident-first character means sessions booked from here tend to come from people already deeply rooted in the area rather than newcomers exploring options.
A community shaped by its elevation
Mountain View sits high enough along Highway 11 that the difference in rainfall from Kea'au, only a few miles below, is noticeable most weeks of the year. That steady moisture supports dense forest and small farms, and the community here leans toward people who value quiet and self-sufficiency over convenience, a fitting backdrop for practices built around slowing down and listening inward.
What Mountain View clients often book
Because Galactic Breathing was built around years of Jason's own distance running and long meditation practice, inspired by Wim Hof and Stanislav Grof, it tends to appeal to people already living close to the land, which describes a lot of Mountain View. A session follows the same arc online or in person: light movement, often Qigong, guided meditation and intention setting, then three rounds of breath, each ending with an inhale, a hold, a release, and rest. "About remembering rather than fixing," is how Jason puts it, and the work is gentle by design, no screaming, no forcing.
The upland character of the town
Mountain View earned its name honestly. Sitting higher than Kea'au below it, the town catches more cloud cover and rain, and the air carries a noticeably cooler edge even on days when Hilo and the coast are warm and clear. That upland, forested feel draws a particular kind of resident, people who chose the quiet and the land over convenience, and it shapes the pace of life here more than it shapes which services clients choose.
Forest, farms and a slower clock
Mountain View's elevation puts it in what locals sometimes call the mist belt, a band along Highway 11 where clouds roll in most afternoons and the forest stays thick and green even in dry stretches elsewhere on the island. Properties here tend to be larger and more wooded than in Kea'au below, and many residents heat with wood stoves in the cooler months, something almost nobody does on the coast. The community center of gravity is practical rather than social: a post office, a small store, a school, and long private driveways leading back into the trees. That combination, more land, more rain, more distance between neighbors, draws people who want space to build something themselves, whether that's a garden, a homestead, or simply a quieter version of island life than Hilo or Kona offer.
What a session looks like for someone from Mountain View
Clients from Mountain View often arrive already comfortable with stillness, given how much of daily life here already runs on nature's schedule rather than a city's. A Galactic Breathing session tends to land easily with this group: light movement, guided meditation, then the three rounds of breath building toward the deepest round, where altered states are common. Sekhem sessions follow the same unhurried rhythm, grounding into relaxation before the channeled work begins. Because online sessions need no drive, several Mountain View clients use the quiet before the call to settle, closing the door on the weather outside and lying down in their own room.
Online or in person
Mountain View sits on Highway 11 roughly 15 to 20 minutes above Kea'au, on the way toward Volcano Village. Online is the simplest start. For in person, Jason offers his small studio in Hawaiian Paradise Park at 10am, 11am or noon, and can travel to homes by arrangement during regular business hours, so write first and he will tell you what is practical from Mountain View.
Frequently asked questions
Do many Mountain View residents heat with wood stoves?
Yes, it's common given the cooler, wetter climate at this elevation, more so than almost anywhere closer to the coast.
Is Mountain View considered part of the Puna District?
Yes. Mountain View sits within Puna's broader boundaries, on the upper, cooler edge of the district along Highway 11.
Does Jason travel to Mountain View for sessions?
By arrangement, during regular business hours, if it is practical for both of you. Write first and he confirms. Online sessions need no travel.
Is Mountain View colder and wetter than Hilo?
Yes, its higher elevation along Highway 11 means more rain and cooler temperatures than Kea'au or Hilo on the coast below.
Can I book an online session?
Yes, and it is the main way Jason works right now. Sekhem, Galactic Breathing, Spirit Guidance Mentoring, and tarot readings are all available online.
How should I prepare for a Galactic Breathing session?
Eat and drink lightly for about an hour beforehand, wear comfortable clothing, and come ready to lie down and rest for the session's duration. Nothing more elaborate is required.
Is Mountain View closer to Kea'au or Volcano Village?
Mountain View sits roughly between the two on Highway 11, closer to Kea'au for most clients, with Volcano Village continuing further up the same road.
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Online first. In person by request, down the road from Mountain View.
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