Lomi Lomi

Lomi means to massage, to rub, to squeeze, to knead. In Hawaiian, when a vowel or word is repeated, it indicates a particular intensity and importance. In fact, Lomi Lomi is the traditional massage practiced since ancient times by the shamans of Hawaii.

The Lomi Lomi is an oil massage that takes place directly on the skin, on a heated massage table. It is performed with the hands, forearms and elbows. Lomi Lomi is one of the deepest massage modalities. Called the loving hands massage, it gently but deeply works the muscles with fluid and continuous movements providing deep relaxation, total letting go, and allowing you to simply be. It is a massage that rocks you like the swell of an infinite and energizing ocean. It relaxes and vivifies, purifies and nourishes. You are preparing for a new chapter of our life, like a rite of passage.

It is just as suitable for relaxation as for people who need a deep massage. But it’s above all an inner journey …

The Lomi Lomi takes root in the rich Hawaiian philosophy called Huna (HU = movement, dynamic, NA = tranquility, calm). Huna is living in harmony with our intuitive part, our consciousness and the divine. Huna is love. For the Hawaiians, the cells of our body have a memory and the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions form a whole. Thoughts and beliefs are as capable of blocking the flow of energy as they are of muscle tension. The Lomi Lomi frees these blockages, while at the same time giving the energy a new direction.

To restore this harmony, the movements of the therapist take the qualities of the four elements of nature: earth, water, air and fire. The earth quality induces liberating movements in depth, reinforces the feeling of being safe in his body, solid. Water fluidifies, dissolves, nourishes, it opens the way to subtle perceptions and emotions. The air gives space, soothes, frees and connects us to the world and the universe. Fire brings warmth, stimulates and energizes while awakening the joy and desire to undertake.

Like Thai Yoga Massage, Lomi Lomi is given with metta (lovingkindness), compassion, respect and listening; creating a space for letting go and deep relaxation. Your massotherapist works in a meditative state and focuses on listening to your body and energy fields. Following her heart, she is naturally guided towards energetic blockages and supports you in their reception and liberation.

When receiving, your willingness and cooperation to relax are essential. So you are encouraged to breathe deeply and surrender. You do not have to anticipate what comes, nor do anything. The Lomi Lomi maneuvers will help you in this way, because often the massotherapist’s hands and forearms travel two places at the same time on the body (for example on one shoulder and on the opposite leg), and as the brain can not put its attention in two places on the body at the same time, it is then possible to get out of logic and simply Be.

Each session is different and meets the needs of the moment. It’s an incredible journey into the depths of your soul and heart, giving you the keys to emotional, mental and spiritual harmony. This treatment reminds us that touch is essential for a human being, and a so natural action. We realize that the body is a temple for our soul, a vehicle that allows us to live an extraordinary adventure: our life on Earth, and it is our duty to take care of it.

Lomi Lomi massage can help relieve:

• Tension on the neck, shoulders and back;
• Headaches due to stress, migraines;
• Circulatory problems;
• Insomnia;
• Symptoms caused by stress and exhaustion;
• Weakness of the immune system;
• Supports metabolism and detoxification;
• Pain, tension and muscle stiffness;
• Anxiety;
• Chronic constipation;

But also, it is beneficial for:

• Stimulate the circulatory, digestive, lymphatic, skeletal and nervous system;
• Relax and soften deeper tissue layers;
• Release the vital energy flow;
• Restore lightness and body awareness;
• To release fears and anxieties;
• Awaken inner power and joy;
• Intensify acceptance and love for oneself and others;
• Restore the balance between body, mind and soul.

It is however contraindicated in case of:

• Pregnancy;
• High pressure, unless well controlled;
• Varicose veins, phlebitis or fracture;
• Infectious diseases;
• Cancers.

In the past, as far back as the beginning of Hawaiian history, the art of Lomi Lomi massage was aimed at the chosen people. It was practiced in temples and handed down from generation to generation by Hawaiian shamans known as Kahunas. Accompanied by sacred dances and healing songs, the Lomi Lomi was a rite of passage used to cleanse, heal and prepare a person for a new and important page in their history, as well as a profound personal transformation. The ceremony took hours, sometimes even days, to completely remove the tensions and charge the body and mind with new energy. With the generations, Lomi Lomi became an important part of the life of this family and was practiced in every family. Thus, several styles have been developed.

By the mid-19th century, with the invasion of Hawaii’s indigenous territories, political unrest intensified, and all ancestral and spiritual practices of that people were prohibited by new government norms. It also included the use and study of the Hawaiian language.

Despite the strict regulations, the sacred traditions are not dead, they have been hidden and practiced in secret. Then, decades later, the laws were changed again and the right to practice the spiritual arts was restored. Reverence for the sake of their old traditions could now be displayed openly, and as a result the Lomi Lomi began to make a pronounced return. Although much of the old knowledge was lost forever, the elders were sought after for their knowledge and wisdom, while groups of people gathered to share the once mysterious spiritual truths they held dear. This art still alive today is tangible proof of the quiet strength of this people guided by the spirit of Aloha.