Lomi Lomi (Hawiian Massage)
This unique massage technique is the ultimate massage for relaxation and stress relief. It is a gentle, flowing, deeply relaxing and nurturing massage...........
To understand Lomi Lomi bodywork, it helps to have a basic understanding of the Hawaiian philosophy (Huna) and how it relates to bodywork and healing.
A fundamental assumption of Huna is that everything seeks harmony and everything seeks love. So, how does this relate to massage? Maybe this can be best understood by one of the alternative names for Lomi Lomi and that is 'loving hands' massage. This is because it works gently into the muscles with long flowing strokes, totally nurturing both the body and the spirit within, enabling the recipient to relax, give in and simply be.
In this modern age of constant stress, low self esteem, lack of self acceptance and pressure to be something other than we are, Lomi Lomi can offer a refuge, a nurturing space to be just ourselves, as we are, embraced and accepted regardless of how we look or live.
Lomi Lomi is not just a physical experience...whilst technique is an important part of the massage and healing process, the focus is on working with unconditional love and compassion for the client, helping to restore harmony and balance within.....This incorporates two of the main principles of Huna....Everthing seeks Harmony and Everything seeks Love.*
About the treatment
After an initial consultation,we will select an oil of your preference... if you would like, a blend of essential oils can be added. You then get undressed and lie covered on a couch. Smaller towels are used for draping to maintain modesty as required, and so that the full body strokes used in this massage are easier to perform, underwear is not usually worn. However, should you not feel comfortable with this, underwear can be worn but please be aware, it will get oily.
Traditionally, Lomi massage is carried out without sheets and directly on the uncovered couch, allowing underbody strokes to be used without any resistance and this is the way I usually carry out the massage, however if you do prefer to lay on a towel, it is possible to have your massage this way, just let me know during your consultation.
The actual massage begins with a quiet stillness between practioner and client during which time a blessing and prayer (Pule) asks for whatever healing is required to take place during the massage. The massage is mainly slow and relaxing, working gently yet deeply into the muscles with long flowing strokes. On a physical level, stress and tension are relieved, blood and lymph flow are assisted and the elimination of wastes and toxins stimulated. On a deeper level however, occasionally the recipient may experience an emotional release, as the massage can shift negative emotions and beliefs stored in the bodys cells over time. Please be aware that these healing effects can continue for some time after the massage is over.
Following the massage you will be offered water to drink, or if you prefer, herbal tea, and can take your time to relax and dress.
This Massage usually takes approximately an hour and a half but can also be offered as a two hour treatment if required ..... please see Price list for details.
Touch the body with a loving touch, if your hands are gentle and loving, your patient will feel the sincerity of your heart. His soul will reach out to yours, and the Lords healing will flow through you both.............Aunty Margaret Machado
*Due to occasional misunderstanding, could I please make it clear, this massage is not offered as a sexual experience