Lomi-Lomi Massage

Lomi-lomi is one of the best massages a spa can offer. It was originated from Hawaii where families regularly massage each other to maintain good health and balance in spiritual and emotional feelings. Lomi-lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage. It is also called “loving hands massage”. Based in the Human Philosophy of Hawaii, the mind and the body are interconnected. When there is a harmonious balance between the mind and body, good health takes place.

In some traditional massages, every limb is massage individually. But in Lomi-Lomi massage, every limb is massage simultaneously. The massage is given in rhythmic motion using the forearms and the hands. The massage therapist massages the muscle with continuous flowing strokes. Different parts of the body are massages at the same time. The priority of this massage is loving the body using intuition so to know what kind of massage is right for the client.

It restores the harmony in the body. But the practitioner does not actually heal the sickness but rather the facilitator of the healing.

According to Huna, a Hawaii native Philosophy, humans seek love and harmony thus, gain through a massage using the hands. This is where the term “loving hands massage” derived from.

The client lies face down either on a Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi massage mat or on a regular massage table. There is a moment of stillness in which the massage therapist, with hands lightly placed in the client's back, prays for healing. The client may be asked to get in the right frame of mind to receive the healing.

If you want to experience a Lomi-Lomi massage, be sure to inform the massage therapist about any medical problems, pregnancy or some pregnancy-related issues. The massage techniques will make less painful than the usual practice if there are concerns about some health issues. It is also important to avoid eating heavy food and drinking a lot of water right before the massage session. It will make you feel bloated.

Lomi-Lomi is often referred to as a spiritual massage. But the technique is also practical and specific. This massage is effective in breaking up calcium deposits and lactic acid build-up. This is gained by a variety of movements such as circular thumb strokes. These are done in a one-two-three rhythm directly over the area. The knuckle strokes are used on larger and denser muscle and then followed by forearm strokes.

There are herbs gathered for the prayers. They have a long lasting effect on the minds and body of the patients who are suffering from different kinds of ailment. The benefits of this treatment show great results in some time. The session is done in a peaceful environment and quiet place. It will provide a great comfort to the patients and it also provides instant relief from stress and pressure. Lomi-Lomi massage is one of the recommended massages to most people because its result is long lasting.

A hot stone massage also helps to ease physical hurt! In most western culture, whenever someone feels hurt, they usually wrap hot stones with cloth and placed it to the affected part of the body. A hot stone massage does wonders to the physical health of a person. Since hot stone massage helps improve blood circulation, it maintains the health of your heart. Also, it helps those people who are suffering from cardiac problems.

Also, a hot stone massage helps reduce blood pressure. The relaxation effect you will experience will slow down the heart beat and respiration thus brings a sense of deep relaxation. But for those who have been diagnosed to have hypertension should consult a physician first before scheduling any massage session.