LomiLomi Sweden

Hawaiians look at things in terms of energy flow, following the idea that an idea or belief can block energy flow as much as muscle tension can. Lomi Lomi helps release the blockages, whilst at the same time giving the energy new direction. Thus Lomi Lomi is not just a physical experience; it also facilitates healing on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels as well. Hawaiians view all aspects of the body as one and believe that the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical are all part of the "whole" self - when healing is effected on one level, all levels are affected.

When there is a lack of harmony; the effect is spiritual, mental, emotional or physical. Illnesses is a state of tension, which leads to resistance which blocks energy movement. Lomi Lomi helps release this and therefore facilitates the road to healing. On the physical level, through Lomi Lomi stress and tension are relieved, by the blood and lymph flow that are assisted, which eliminates the wastes and toxins that are in the body.

What happens during a Lomi Lomi massage?

A Hawaiian LomiLomi usually commences with a stillness between the Kalaimoku (Counselor) "practitioner" and the client, that often with the practitioners hands gently resting on the clients back. In this stillness the practitioner will quietly say a pule "prayer" (blessing) and ask for whatever healing is needed to take place during the LomiLomi massage. Alternatively or as well, the client may be asked to set their intention for any healing they would like to receive. The Kalaimoku (Counselor) "practitioner" then works very intuitively with the client. In this respect there is no set format or sequence for the massage and no two LomiLomi massages will ever be identical.

How is it performed? 

The massage is given in fluid, rhythmic motion using the forearms as well as the hands. Some people have described this as feeling like gentle waves moving over the body. Another feature is that 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 totally relaxing as it is impossible or at least extremely difficult for the brain to focus on the two different areas at once. By not working on areas in isolation a deep sense of balance and harmony is achieved. As I said earlier, whilst technique is important, the priority is loving the body, using intuition so the massage is "right" for the client. The client on the table is not viewed as someone to be fixed, but a being to be returned to harmony and balance. It is important to remember that the practitioner does not heal but is the facilitator for the healing.