Lomi Lomi - Traditional Hawaiian Body Alignment Technique
Therapeutic touch with the essence of Hawaii
What Is Lomi Lomi:
Lomi Lomi is the ancient practice of massage from the Hawaiian Islands that is profoundly healing and nurturing. Lomi Lomi works from the belief that memories are stored in every cell of the body. One translation of lomi is "to weave" ... weave light, weave love and spirit, un-weave unhealthy patterns, un-weave wounds and old belief systems thus relieving stresses, strains and muscle tension.
"Rid yourself of all regrets about the past. Guilt is a useless emotion. It doesnt do any good for anyone." Ancient Teaching of Ho'oponopono (forgiveness; realignment)
A Brief History:
Lomi Lomi is derived from the ancient Polynesians and more specifically from the master healers of Hawaii. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi was kept secret within the various families for most of its history. Methods varied from family to family and were passed down through the village Kahuna. Some methods use light touch through cotton clothing. Some use oil on bare skin. Some are more vigorous. Some use humming and dancing. But all forms share the same intention; to provide a sacred space for the recipient to let go and surrender to the guidance of their own spirit.
"Lomilomi is an attitude on the part of the therapist, who must be clean and positive in mind, body and spirit...the client trusts that lomilomi can help and comes from a higher power. Hawaiian Lomilomi is praying work." Quote from Aunt Margaret Kalehuamakanoelulu'onapali
What Lomi Lomi Is Good For:
Lomi Lomi aims to treat the body and mind as one, with the belief that the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual are all part of the whole self.
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Releases blockages & pinched nerves
- Works tendons, ligaments, muscles & pressure points
- Increases circulation
- Encourages toxin & waste elimination
- Creates a sense of peace, harmony & well-being
What To Expect:
- The technique will be performed through light cotton clothing lying on a massage table &/or sitting in a chair.
- The session begins with a period of stillness with the practitioner grounding his or herself and saying a prayer/blessing asking for guidance.
- The therapist works intuitively with your body using a very gentle touch with continuous flowing strokes to release and shift tension. When the Lomi Lomi practitioner touches your body, it is with total respect, non-judgement, compassion and love.
- Sound healing instruments or essential oils may be used to enhance the release of energy blockages.
The only way to truly know Hawaiian LomiLomi is to experience it.
Our Technique:
Lomi Lomi is an intuitive skill and no two treatments are the same. Our technique is performed through light cotton clothing using a gentle healing touch, allowing the individual to fell safe and secure. The therapists aim is to facilitate the body's ability to heal itself. This method of Lomi Lomi descends from the family of Uncle Kalua Kaiahua, Kapuna (elder) healer.
Afterwards:
You will feel blissfully relaxed and nurtured from top to toe with a sense of peace and harmony. It is recommended that you take time to enjoy this feeling, taking it easy for a few hours and allowing the work to continue.
"E wehe i ka wnmauna i akea" - Open out the chest that it may be spacious. Be generous and kind to all.
