About Hawaiian Kahuna 'Lomi Lomi' Massage

The ancient art of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage has long been used as a powerful tool for maintaining a healthy way of life.

My introduction to Lomi Lomi was a huge affirmation of everything that I thought massage should be. It is a sacred journey both for the person receiving as well as the person giving the massage. Lomi Lomi is a fluid, nurturing dance that fuses two bodies into one.
 
As the rhythm changes and relaxation becomes surrender, a shift takes place. Time and space are mutable and the breath dictates how and where the energy moves. I have come out of a 3-hour session completely unaware that I had been working that long and feeling fully energized.
 
This work has profound effects on people’s lives. Especially with regards to how they relate to themselves and in effect, how they relate to everyone around them. It is love in its purest undiluted essence.
 
Traditionally Hawaiian Massage combines whole body rhythmic movement with chanting, incorporating deep breathing and application of different types of oils. In preparation for the Lomi Lomi massage, the recipient would undergo a deep cleansing process which included taking herbal preparations, sweats in the steam vents of the volcano and bathing in the mineral enriched ponds of Hawaii.
 
It is believed that receiving Lomi Lomi, sometimes performed by multiple practitioners working at once, would allow the recipient to enter a deep state of relaxation bringing clarity to the mind and bring awareness to limiting beliefs and emotions that can cause illness and disease in the body. The nurturing touch allows the receiver to connect and harmonize the mind, body and spirit, restoring balance and health.
 
While massage is generally thought of as a simple method to relax the mind and body, it has other applications. It is especially good for reducing stress, increasing circulation, and can help speed up recovery from illness. Lomi Lomi Massage cleanses the muscle toxins that build up as a result of stressful living. Receiving a massage regularly can help you to maintain a healthy balanced life in the accelerated pace of today's world.

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Original text adapted from my Kahuna/teacher Carrie Rowell