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What is Lomi lomi massage?
A sacred and sensual experience
Lomi Lomi massage or "loving hands" is a form of holistic, full body massage that originated in the Hawaiian Islands. It is unlike any other massage modality. Lomi lomi is based on an ancient traditional Hawaiian approach to wellness.
As a client receiving a Lomi Lomi massage, the main difference you will notice is that the massage is performed on your entire body at once. Unlike most other massages where the therapist uncovers and treats one body region at a time, in a Lomi Lomi massage the therapist will use long flowing strokes that go from head to toe in a continuous, rhythmic movement.
Receiving a Lomi Lomi massage was a great honor in ancient Hawaii.
A Lomi lomi session is a respite from the outside world; a sacred experience where the massage table becomes an altar and divinity touches humanity. You are considered a sacred body by the Lomilomi therapist. While the full body strokes and embracing techniques can make this massage a very sensual experience for the client, the therapist is always viewing the client through this sacred lens thus allowing the client the freedom to relax without judgment.
The objectives are to address the source of the problem, allowing for a more permanent pain free body, to restore motion and to provide preventative maintenance. By releasing blockages, the body's natural energy may find new direction. It is more than just the physical experience of a massage. It facilitates healing on mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
Is Lomi Lomi massage performed without draping?
Some Lomi Lomi massage techniques cannot be performed with traditional draping but minimal draping enables most of the ones that are unique to this form of therapy. Normally you are draped with a small towel just to cover the genitals which were considered sacred in Hawaii. Women are customarily offered breast covering.
How do you practice Lomi lomi?
To set the intention for healing, I utilize (silent)prayer, breath and energy. Proper breathing and pure thoughts are important because thoughts contain energy that can be transferred to the receiver. I keep my thoughts focused on love and healing throughout my sessions.
The actual massage begins with long, broad strokes done with whole hands and arms in fluid, rhythmic motions. Some people say it's like gentle waves moving over the body. It can be very sensuous. As you become relaxed, pressure is gradually increased to relieve specific areas of muscular tension. As I find congested areas in the body, I can disperse them using my palms, thumbs, knuckles and forearms in rhythmic, dance-like motions. You may expect immediate relief from stress, tension and pain. Most people are particularly relaxed and have a sense of peace and wellbeing after this massage.
Lomi lomi helps brings alignment back to your body, mind and spirit.
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