Lomi Lomi is an ancient form of massage derived from the islands of Hawaii. Lomi Lomi is an atypical massage. Traditionally it is based on the philosophy of Huna. It teaches about a kind of life-giving energy called ‘mana’ that circulates in the world.

In ancient times the massage was performed by Kahunas – priests, and guardians of mystic knowledge and healing system. They joined the massage by dancing around a stone altar. Usually, the ritual was performed for the chosen ones – people who were supposed to exercise authority in the community. The massage lasted for many hours, even days, accompanied by the sound of healing hymns.

‘Lomi’ is a Hawaiian name which means ‘massage’. In literal translation, it means pressing or stroking – ‘touching with a soft paw of a content cat’. Repeating the word ‘Lomi’ gives it a double power and shows how exceptional it is. Lomi Lomi gives you a special feeling of bliss and satisfaction. The massage is performed on the whole physical body as well as on the energetic ‘bodies’ that surround the physical one. The massage is like a dance around the patient with great harmony and grace, which looks beautiful. Its techniques are different from western massage through the application of forearm movements and stretch techniques.

The massage goes as deep as the recipient can tolerate, and it can be very powerful. Hawaiians believe that negative energy can cause blockages in your ‘mana’ (life force or spiritual power). These blockages can become trapped in joints, so various stretches and rotations are performed during the massage to ‘release’ these negative energies. The massage is fluid, rhythmical, communicative, and nurturing, which evokes trust with the patient.