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Lomi Lomi, or "loving hands" is a form of massage
that originated in Hawaii. Following the idea that a belief
can block energy flow as much as muscle tension can, Lomi
Lomi helps release the blockages and, simultaneously, gives
the energy new direction. Thus, Lomi Lomi is not just a
physical experience, it also facilitates healing on the
mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
A Lomi Lomi session
usually begins with the practitioner's hands gently resting
on the client's back. In this stillness, the practitioner
will quietly say a blessing or prayer asking for whatever
healing is needed to take place during the massage. Additionally,
the client may be asked to set their intention for any healing
they would like to receive. The therapist then works intuitively
with the client. In this respect, there is no set format
or sequence for the massage and no two massages will ever
be identical. The massage is given in fluid, rhythmic motions.
Some people have described this as feeling like gentle waves
moving over the body.
Different parts
of the body may be massaged at the same time; for example,
one arm or hand may be working on a shoulder and the other
hand may be working on the opposite hip. This assists the
recipient in relaxing and thus releasing tension—a
key element of Lomi Lomi—as it is impossible, or at
least extremely difficult, for the brain to focus on the
two different areas at once. According to Huna philosophy,
energy also gets blocked in the joints. Gentle stretches
of the body and gentle rotations of the joints are incorporated
to assist the release of tensions and assist the flow of
energy, not forcing, but feeling the level of the client's
resistance or comfort.
Training/Licensing
There is no licensure
specifically for Lomi Lomi, but one can become a Certified
Lomi Lomi Practitioner after completion of training. The
regulations for practicing in any given state will be similar
to those for massage therapy.
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