Lomi Lomi Massage
Lomilomi, the traditional Hawaiian massage, Lomilomi means massage in
Hawaiian, is an ancient form of massage practiced by indigenous
Polynesians.
The techniques used in practice by traditional healers have been
transmitted down the generations. Lomilomi is touching in the spirit of
Aloha, which connects the body, heart and soul to the source of life.
Known also as a massage or temple of "Loving Hands", Lomilomi is a form
of massage for deeper healing. Everyone will have a slightly different
technique, none are better than others they are simply different the
important thing is the attention and love given by practitioners. They
must always be respectful and maintain the sovereignty of the massage
along with accuracy culture and ancient teachings.
The Hawaiians see all these aspects of the body as one and believe that
the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual are all parts of the
individual "whole" - when healing occurs at a level it has an impact on
all levels. Rather than seeing the patient to treat someone as a
practitioner Lomilomi considers each person as someone to help find
harmony and balance within themselves.
At the physical level there are many advantages such as the release of
tension and stress, improved circulation and lymphatic and disposal of
wastes and toxins.
Practitioner’s of lomilomi predominantly use forearms for massaging,
lomilomi usually begins with a moment of calm, and the practitioner
places their hands gently on the back of the customer. The masseuse
works very intuitively on the client thus, while technology is
important, there is no set format or precise sequence for massage and
two massages are never identical.
There are a number of characteristics of the model and the movements
used for Lomilomi. In addition to the use of hands, massage is given so
fluid with the forearm used in large flat movements which soothe
tensions. You can describe it as soft waves moving over the body.
Another aspect of this massage is that different parts of the body can
be massaged at the same time, for example an arm or a hand can work on a
shoulder and another hand on the hip. This helps the recipient to relax
completely because it is very difficult for the brain to focus on two
different sectors at the same time.
The movements cover the whole body rather than working on isolated areas
promotes the establishment of balance and harmony. Although the
technique is important the priority is to love the body. The movements
on the whole body also helps to release energy as they contribute to the
relaxation of the body, promoting a free flow and most abundant of vital
energy in the body of the recipient. The masseuse may also at times
gently sing or hum during the Lomilomi massage because energy vibrant
and amplified the resulting also facilitates the release of blockages.
As the practitioner works intuitively, a massage can be very slow and
relaxing or sometimes a little faster, more lively and invigorating for
the body. The movements of Hula (Hawaiian dance) are combined with the
work of energy and respiration and are also important aspects inherent
in Lomilomi. All are essential to the flow of energy at both the
practitioner and recipient by helping to maintain energy at a high
level.
Another aspect that distinguishes Lomilomi other forms of massage is
that the person extends directly on the table and not on a towel. In
addition, rather than being completely covered with towels the
beneficiary is covered by a sarong leaving the largest part of the body
exposed for the massage, respecting and reserve receiver and the
sanctity of massage. This allows long movements can be implemented
throughout the body without interruption.
Traditionally a Lomilomi can either be done by a person or two people
working together. Have a "double" Lomilomi is an incredibly special
experience. |
