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Hawaiian LomiLomi Massage

Massage is one of the oldest and most powerful forms of healing. LomiLomi is an ancient and very powerful type of massage.

So what makes it so special, and how does it differ from other massage?

Lomi Lomi  is based on the Hawaiian philosophy called Huna, which states that everything seeks harmony and love. A Lomi Lomi practitioner tries to create this in the body of the person receiving the massage.

It works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous flowing strokes, nurturing the body and enabling the recipient to relax, give in and leave the stresses behind.At the same time, the flowing of energy works on a deeper level of consciousness, helping to let go of old patterns of unhelpful beliefs and behaviours, and can sometimes be totally transformative in a psychological as well as physical sense.

At the beginning of a session, the practitioner will start with stillness and silence, tuning in to both the stated and felt needs of the client, and will try to intuit what will best meet their healing needs. The massage will therefore be tailored to the needs of the individual- no two massages will be identical.

The practitioner uses forearms as well as hands to give the massage with long,fluid rhythmic strokes. These can be along the length, over and under the body. The masseur also incorporates body movements such as rocking and stretching to totally relax the body.

To assist this process, the massage is carried out directly on the massage table, without intervening sheets or paper barriers.The client's modesty is preserved with adequate covering, whilst allowing maximum access for the long strokes.

Most people report feeling very relaxed, peaceful but, paradoxically, very alive following a LomiLomi session.