Massage has been used for thousands of years. Touch healing is not something new to the world. Lomi Lomi Massage has been used as a healing touch among Hawaiians forever. That is one thing all the stories seem to have in common about where Lomi Lomi originated from. Lomi Lomi means massage in Hawaiian; this simple touch means literally “to break up in small pieces with the fingers”. The lomi lomi massage technique is done with long flowing strokes upon the muscles of the body. The massage is done with loving hands, forearms and elbows. The use of lomi lomi goes hand in hand with spirituality and energies of the world connected to the body. The benefits of lomi lomi massage are innumerable but here are 10 of the best reasons you should find a practitioner to give you the loving touch of lomi lomi.
When a client is brought to the practitioner’s table they are given time to open up their mind into a healing state. This is used to promote internal harmony.
Increased blood circulation-
Sometimes hot stones are applied before the actual lomi lomi massage begins. The hot stones are placed on certain areas of the body to promote blood circulation.
Relaxation-
The loving strokes of lomi lomi massage promote deep relaxation. The practitioners are in tune with the clients needs and use this information to properly relax the body.
Relief in tension spots-
Tense muscles are caused by many reasons among them stress and muscle injuries. The lomi lomi massage technique of using loving hands with deep, gentle strokes helps relieve the muscles of unwarranted tension.
Body Cleansing of the inside-
Before a lomi lomi massage is given a client will be requested to drink an herb concoction. This herbal drink cleanses the body internally of toxins.
Body Cleansing of the outside-
Along with drinking an herbal drink to cleanse the internal body before a lomi lomi massage the body will be cleansed on the outside. Red Clay or salt are both used to cleanse the body on the outside. Sometimes the use of a steam hut and then dip in cold water is used. This helps increase blood circulation.
Because you are releasing the stress and tension of the body through lomi lomi massage any pains you feel in the body will be diminished.
Use of specialty lomi sticks-
These lomi sticks are used with lomi lomi massage in areas where deeper massage is needed. Facial tension and specific body parts have been relieved with the use of lomi sticks.
Use of Massage oil-
Traditionally the massage oil used in lomi lomi massage is indigenous oils made from coconut and leuki trees. The oil is worked into the skin in a rhythmic method. Repeated rhythm also promotes deeper relaxation.
The feelings of harmony after Lomi Lomi-
The body will feel cleansed, balanced and more in touch with surroundings after lomi lomi. This massage brings out spiritual openness and balances the body with nature. Relaxation and a loss of stress are just some feelings the body has after a lomi lomi massage. Lomi lomi is a wonderful massage therapy. Balance the mind, body and soul together and find a practitioner to give you the loving touch of lomi lomi. An added benefit to this massage is that no side effects have been reported and there are no precautions to take.
