Lomi Lomi massage
What is Lomi Lomi massage?
Lomi-Lomi is a unique practice for the entire body at once. It is effective for recovery, regeneration and strengthening the body. Even one massage session helps in harmonizing the body on three levels – physical, emotional and energetic. It is great for removing the stress, decreasing muscle tension and for improving of joint movements. Rhythmical music, warm massage oil, aroma of specially selected and top-quality essential oils. After the massage receiver feels more harmonious. Very special massage for very special people!
History of Lomi Lomi massage
It is not about the technique but about the heart.
Lomi-Lomi massage is one of the most ancient styles of massage. It originates from Maori massage and it also included a ritual dance and chants. Thereby, from the outside this massage reminds of a dance – along the waves of the ocean. When people in Polynesia had a significant event approaching in their life (e.g., weddings, journey, important decision to make) they came to a shaman to vapour out worries with the help of Lomi-Lomi. This massage serves as a transition from the old to new. For centuries it has been used by priests practicing healing arts and this knowledge is being given with care from one generation to another. This technique was also used for effective recovery of the body as well as strengthening of it. Even now it is a tradition for family members to give this massage to each other. Lomi-Lomi may be even several days long and it is guided by chanting and prayers.
At the moment Lomi-Lomi massage is very popular. And SPA industry specialists state that there are no analogues for harmonious and wholesome impact on the entire body. However, do not search for the true Lomi-Lomi in large SPA centres. It is a privilege of individual masters in close to nature environment.
At the moment Lomi-Lomi massage is very popular. And SPA industry specialists state that there are no analogues for harmonious and wholesome impact on the entire body. However, do not search for the true Lomi-Lomi in large SPA centres. It is a privilege of individual masters in close to nature environment.
Lomi Lomi massage philosophy
Loving and nurturing
Lomi-Lomi is one of the most mysterious techniques for working with the body. The translation of the name of the massage could sound like “silky touch of a contented cat’s paw or “to knead, to rub, to soothe”. Lomi-Lomi may be regarded as a massage and ritual at the same time. Polynesians think that during the massage it is possible to get united with the holy origin or reconnect with the spirit. Thanks to this massage many people are able not only to feel physical and emotional comfort but also to transform their consciousness. They become able to differentiate insignificant aspects from significant ones. Lomi-Lomi is used to purify and balance the body, heal the spirit. Massage allows relieving the stress and it also may give a person insight in what they should be searching for in life and what is only an illusion.
The main principle of Lomi-Lomi is HUNA or healing through love. This philosophy undermines that people are able to help themselves with the powers is inside them. The task of the Lomi-Lomi therapist is to carry inside ALOHA or bring their love to people and to help the recipient to overcome the obstacles for the person to be able to see oneself and thereby to help.
The main principle of Lomi-Lomi is HUNA or healing through love. This philosophy undermines that people are able to help themselves with the powers is inside them. The task of the Lomi-Lomi therapist is to carry inside ALOHA or bring their love to people and to help the recipient to overcome the obstacles for the person to be able to see oneself and thereby to help.
Lomi Lomi massage impact
Soothing, relaxing, harmonising
Lomi-Lomi impact is made on three levels – physical, emotional and spiritual. It balances body, mind and soul and we get closer and closer to the sense of happiness. Impact on the physical body
During Lomi-Lomi body is regenerating, blood and lymph flows are bring improved, also joint movements get better, beneficial effect on muscles, faster recovery after low immunity periods, metabolism, vitality and many more. Also good results in case of back, neck pains, headaches.
During Lomi-Lomi body is regenerating, blood and lymph flows are bring improved, also joint movements get better, beneficial effect on muscles, faster recovery after low immunity periods, metabolism, vitality and many more. Also good results in case of back, neck pains, headaches.
Emotional impact of Lomi Lomi massage
This is good treatment for people lacking love and attention and for those who have insufficient tactile senses. Massage removes tension and helps with depressed mood, neurosis and stress. Lomi-Lomi helps to activate perception and people get more creative and inspired. Thoughts become lighter and clearer.
Causal impact of Lomi Lomi massage
According to the Huna philosophy humans are harmonious beings and they should bring no harm. When fulfilling this principle people are in harmony with themselves and the world. Emotional problems and physical pains are the ones that indicate on the problem and do not allow reaching of the harmony in life. Recipient often compares the treatment with active meditation when some obstacles are removed and they get at least for a moment a glimpse of natural sense of happiness. At this state body resonates awarding people with internal peace and increased level of strengths. Only one session may be equal to several days of rest.
Contraindications
In general, this regarded as a safe practice. This massage is not done if a person has increased body temperature, has skin irritation, bruises, or other significant skin problems, contagious diseases, during recovery period after surgeries, etc. Please speak to the practitioner if you are unsure about any of your health conditions!
Course of the massage
Two Lomi-Lomi sessions are never the same. Each practitioner will have own style. Massage is accompanied with calm music and warm natural oil with blend of essential oils. Essential oils are selected for the physical and emotional condition of the receiver. The duration of the massage may be from an hour up to several hours.
In the beginning of the treatment therapist may use sound and vibration techniques. It is harmonizing process for both the practitioner and the receiver as well as invisible nature powers. There may be also specific breathing exercises upon the selection of the practitioner and needs of the receiver.
Lom-Lomi requires large amount of massage oil to ensure pleasant flowing movements over and also under (!) the body. The senses can be varied based on the needs of the recipient – softer, stronger, lighter, slow, faster. Mostly the movements are made with forearms and palms using the weight of the master’s body. All movements are adjusted based on the receiver’s body. Movements may help to increase flexibility, improve joint rotation as well as simply relax body and mind. When muscle tension is released also emotional tension disappears.
Lomi-Lomi may be chosen as one-time treatment or also as the course of treatments (5 to 7 times) or as regular sessions (one a month or once in two weeks)
Please note! This massage has calming effect! Resting after the treatment is required. Not suggested to have stressful environment (driving a car, business meaning, solving of conflict situations, etc.) afterwards.
In the beginning of the treatment therapist may use sound and vibration techniques. It is harmonizing process for both the practitioner and the receiver as well as invisible nature powers. There may be also specific breathing exercises upon the selection of the practitioner and needs of the receiver.
Lom-Lomi requires large amount of massage oil to ensure pleasant flowing movements over and also under (!) the body. The senses can be varied based on the needs of the recipient – softer, stronger, lighter, slow, faster. Mostly the movements are made with forearms and palms using the weight of the master’s body. All movements are adjusted based on the receiver’s body. Movements may help to increase flexibility, improve joint rotation as well as simply relax body and mind. When muscle tension is released also emotional tension disappears.
Lomi-Lomi may be chosen as one-time treatment or also as the course of treatments (5 to 7 times) or as regular sessions (one a month or once in two weeks)
Please note! This massage has calming effect! Resting after the treatment is required. Not suggested to have stressful environment (driving a car, business meaning, solving of conflict situations, etc.) afterwards.