LOMI LOMI MASSAGE
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LOMI LOMI MASSAGE. Also known as a Kahuna massage Lomi lomi was originally practice in the South Pacfic Practiced mainly among family members Tribal chiefs known as ‘Kahunas’ practiced these specialised spiritual and physical rituals
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Also known as a Kahuna massage • Lomi lomi was originally practice in the South Pacfic • Practiced mainly among family members • Tribal chiefs known as ‘Kahunas’ practiced these specialised spiritual and physical rituals • 1 member of the family would be trained by the Kahuna and pass this training on
The Kahuna taught that the spiritual aspect of the massage was a vital part of the success of the treatment • It was believed that the healing process was affected by the transfer of positive thoughts from the lomi lomi practioner to the client • This was achieved through the channelling of energy called ‘mana’ or life force • This energy was thought to release well being
Resembles Swedish as the stroke is out and away from the body • Vigorous deep tissue techniques using the elbows and forearm not the hands • Lomi lomi is meant to revive and relax the body • Client’s experience inner peace and harmony. • Balancing of energy is thought to bring about physical healing • Main aim is thus to balance body,mind and spirit
Benefits -Induces relaxation of the mind and body -Soothes aches and pains -Removes physical tension in muscles -Helps break down fatty deposits and cellulite, therefore has slimming effects -Increases circulation, therefore increasing interchange of tissue fluids, relieving fatigue in muscles -Lymphatic circulation stimulated therefore waste products are removed more efficiently
-Increases skins capacity to function more efficiently -Stimulates or soothes nerve endings -Texture of skin is improved through desquamation -Improves skins elasticity-Rejuvenating -Softens and moisturizes skin
BIBLIOGRAPHY • Spa Find training manual 2008 • http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=lomi+lomi+massage&hl=en&emb=0&aq=0&oq=lomi# • http://www.huna.org/html/lomilomi.html • http://www.lomilomimassage.co.uk/