Lomi Lomi Massage
Discover why it’s THE most relaxing style of massage.
If you haven’t already tried the ancient Hawaiian form of massage called Lomi Lomi then I suggest you do. It’s simply amazing! But why is it famous for being the most relaxing form of massage? I will reveal the secrets.
I have studied many forms of massage over the years. Swedish, Thai, Chinese, shiatsu, deep tissue, hot stones, reflexology etc but there is nothing as deeply relaxing as Lomi Lomi massage. Massage is one of the oldest and most powerful forms of healing and Lomi Lomi is one of the most profound forms of massage
Lomi Lomi is also known as loving hands massage. It’s a massage form that is gentle, yet also works deeply into the muscles. When it comes to say, Swedish massage the strokes are where the biggest difference lies. The majority of the strokes are long continuous flowing strokes which puts the client into a deeply relaxed state of mind. However, as opposed to Swedish massage where each limb is massaged separately, in lomi lomi massage many parts are massaged simultaneously. The practitioner may be massaging your hip with on hand and your shoulder with his other hand at the same time. This is the secret to why lomi lomi is so relaxing, it’s difficult to focus on the two parts of the body getting massaged so the persons mind gives up on concentrating and completely drifts off. The massage strokes have been likened to waves on the ocean washing over your body. The other big difference is that the practitioner will work largely intuitively which means no two massages will be the same. Every massage you receive will be different.
The Hawaiians see Lomi Lomi as a very powerful healing therapy that works on a deep spiritual level as well. You will literally drift off when experiencing lomi lomi. There is a similarity between lomi lomi and Chinese medicine in that they believe that there is a flow of energy in the body just like the Chinese do, called chi. The Hawaiians believe that through massage you can unlock the muscles and thus unlock ‘stuck’ thought patterns and emotional blocks. The Hawaiians believe that the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the body are deeply intertwined and are all affected through being massaged with lomi lomi.
If you are not in harmony, you may be experiencing pain physically, mentally, emotionally and/or spiritually. Lomi Lomi helps release these energy blockages and facilitates the road to healing. Lomi Lomi eases your stress and tension like no other massage can, as well as promoting blood and lymph flow and the elimination of waste products from your system.
Another wonderful feature of lomi lomi massage is that apart from the flowing rhythmic style that lomi lomi has become famous for, it also uses the forearms A LOT. Massage with the forearms feels superb when done well.
So if you are stressed, or even if you aren’t, you must try the famous Hawaiian massage form known as lomi lomi. I guarantee you that you won’t be disappointed.