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The Tradition of “old style” Lomi Lomi:
Traditional "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi is system of Hawaiian full body massage which is centuries old. Until recently it has been practiced only in Hawaii - it has been a protected, sacred practice, kept strict in its content to ensure that it remains unchanged from its original form.
An integral part of Polynesian society, practitioners would work alongside other healthcare specialists - a practice which still occurs today. It cannot be learned in "schools" like other massage therapies - it is taught strictly by the Kahuna and her selected teachers.
Taught in the Traditional Way:
95% of most massage therapies focus on teaching only technique. In "old style" Lomi Lomi teaching focuses on more than just technique, processes, anatomy & physiology - students learn how to work from the heart, sense deep into the body and to work with the energy lines of the body, bringing all this through the hands resulting in healing and bonding at a level beyond comprehension by the mind. Taught in the traditional way, students spend hours and hours practicing in each training session under the watchful eyes of the Kahuna and her teachers. Traditional "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi students learn how to be without judgement and to be humble in their work with others. For committed students, like Julia of True Nature, training is never ending and a life-long commitment.
"old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi is movement of pure, unconditional love and grace. It is said that to even to observe a “treatment” is to receive it - this is the way of traditional Lomi Lomi in the old style. Hawaiians say they can tell the difference when a person has been trained the "proper" way.
The Traditional Method:
Traditional "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi is practiced entirely with the open hand – no forearms or painful elbows are used. "Lomi Lomi" means massage - “to knead, to squeeze, and to make soft”. The philosophy in Traditional "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi is to work with the body, to understand it and gently coax it to open so tight spots, soreness and knots can be worked on once the body feels naturally ready.
So relaxing, it’s hypnotic, Traditional "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi aids in relieving physical pain and emotional distress - such as stress, worry and anxiety. Through its rhythm and patterns it activates meridians and energy points, releases energetic blocks and allows the body's own healing process to take over.
“Old Style” Lomi Lomi is a restorative Hawaiian massage that works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes. This allows you to deeply relax due to the hypnotic, rhythmic effect, bringing your mind to a place of absolute stillness. Therapeutic touch, rhythm and ancient wisdom come together allowing healing to occur.
This method of healing and massage comes to you through Julia (herself of Polynesian descent) who was taught by the Kahuna - the head of the lineage - and practices the massage exactly as it has been done for hundreds of years. Traditional "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage is best known for its relaxation effects. If you are ready for massage, make it an "old style" Hawaiian Lomi Lomi.