| Lomi Lomi is an ancient massage used by the | | | | nerves and cause all sorts of problems. This |
| people of Hawaii. Originally, special people known | | | | massage is meant to relax and soothe the body. |
| as ka po'e lomilomi performed this massage. The | | | | This technique both relaxes the body with soft |
| massage practitioner use their elbows, feet, | | | | slow strokes and energizes it with slightly faster |
| knees, fingers, knuckles, palms, forearms, and | | | | ones. This means that you will release tension and |
| even sticks and stones. Styles differ according to | | | | also feel more energetic after a Lomi Lomi |
| family, and regional islands. | | | | massage. |
| The Lomi Lomi massage therapy is based on the | | | | Lomi Lomi massage has become well known |
| idea of massaging with loving hands. It works | | | | internationally. It is especially popular in Japan and |
| deeply yet gently into the muscles. Continuous | | | | Europe. Lomi Lomi massage therapists who have |
| flowing strokes are used, to caress and relax the | | | | been taught in traditional ways are highly selective, |
| body. This is one of the best stress relieving | | | | and will not work in any random massage parlors |
| techniques. The therapist will often do a Hula Hula | | | | or Spas. Ideally they prefer the tranquil |
| dance around the massage table to create | | | | atmosphere of the home or in a quiet private |
| atmosphere and the right energy flow for the | | | | setting. Because this type of therapy is a holistic |
| massage. | | | | approach to health, the massage therapists |
| There were 4 reasons that this massage was | | | | sometimes recommend other natural techniques |
| originally used for: | | | | to their patients. |
| 1. Healing- by local doctors | | | | This ancient massage therapy, which is steeped in |
| 2. A relaxation and aid to digestion-used by the | | | | traditions, is one of the nicest ways to relax and |
| ruling chiefs | | | | relieve your stress. Tension and stress give rise |
| 3. A restorative massage-often used by families | | | | to many ailments and are very detrimental to |
| 4. The Hawaiian martial arts masters | | | | your health. You can look up therapists on the |
| The massage therapist uses large, broad strokes. | | | | Internet and also learn more about this |
| They often gather herbs and say a prayer | | | | �loving |
| before starting, regarding the purpose the patient | | | | hands� |
| is having the massage done for. The atmosphere | | | | massage. Try a Lomi Lomi massage today and |
| should be one of intense peace and quiet, with an | | | | feel your stress disappear and your overall health |
| air of complete stillness. Hawaiian people believe | | | | improve. |
| that when the body is tense it will also block | | | | |