Aloha - Hawaiian LomiLomi Massage
1Traditionally, lomilomi massage is a temple style bodywork performed by Hawaiian Kahuna (the medicine men or shamans of ancient Polynesia). This Hawaiian massage incorporates long flowing massage strokes and rhythmic breathing to awaken and encourage your body's own healing ability. Known as the dance of breath and life from the heart Lomi-Lomi is massage with intention: inspired by love, respect and non-judgement that is the spirit of Aloha.
Aloha (meaning the Breath of God is in our presence) is more than simply a greeting used by Hawaiians. Aloha is a way of life: to be happy with and to be without judgement. This Hawaiian philosophy teaches us acceptance and forgiveness, allowing our intuition and perception to grow. Through embracing the Hawaiian Aloha way, we are able to live from the heart.
Each experience of this professional massage is unique, slowly revealing layers of stress and tension in the receiver's body. Your relaxed body will begin to open to the Hawaiian Aloha touch. Gentle and yet powerful, the Lomilomi massage connects your thoughts and feelings, focusing your awareness on the here and the now of your life journey.
Guided by holistic intuition which comes from the heart, the Lomi Lomi massage is more than a full body massage. This relaxing massage becomes an interactive dance between giver (massage therapist) & receiver (you). Your mind and senses are overwhelmed into deep relaxation. Through gentle touch, your body's innate healing energy is activated and restored deep within. On a physical level, this Hawaiian massage technique incorporates a series of deep, long flowing strokes using the forearm, hands and elbows. Being a full body treatment, movements flow up and down, under, over and around your full body.
Your full body is home to your subconscious, holding memory of every life experience on both cellular and energy levels. During this holistic massage, the importance of breath is greatly emphasized. This aids in the body relaxing and releasing any blockages. The focus on the breath further bonds the harmonious rhythm created between giver and receiver, and the flowing motion is likened to the ocean. The relaxing massage movements wash like rolling waves over the body, connecting to the physical and energetic rhythms of nature.
This transformational bodywork is designed to create harmony and bring balance holistically - Incorporating Kahuna prayer, Lomilomi massage, Hawaiian ritual and the principles of Huna philosophy. The intention of Hawaiian lomilomi massage is to align all levels of the self to bring about an understanding of your individuality and uniqueness. This Lomi-Lomi ritual encourages us to live our true potential and purpose, in all aspects of our lives, our community and the planet.