Lomi-lomi, Hawaiian therapeutic massage, spread all over the world in the second half of the 20th century. He arrived in Poland a few years ago. Sharing his breath and joy is his way of getting better.
In Hawaiian, " lomi-lomi " means "pressing, kneading, rubbing, working on the outside and inside." Second meaning: "the touch of the soft, velvety paw of a satisfied cat ". The repetition of the word strengthens its meaning, so that the double "lomi" emphasizes the strength and quality of the pressure. “Nui” means “important, big, unique.” Lomi-lomi nui is thereforemassageintense, giving a unique feeling of bliss permeating the body and soul. that it is so, thanks to the fact that the secrets of lomi-lomi nui were revealed to people from outside Hawaii. It happened only in the second half of the 20th century. They reached Poland a few years ago.
Lomi-lomi massage - man on the altar
The massage table in the Hawaiian tradition was a stone altar, and the lomi-lomi nui rite was practiced in kahuni temples by healing masters. The ceremony lasted many hours, even days. It was combined with a holy hula dance and polyphonic singing. The ritual served spiritual cleansing and helped a person in a turning point in his life. He prepared a new ruler to take the throne, a traveler to a long journey, young people to enter adulthood, every human being to make an important decision.
This is a comprehensive massage in the full sense of the word. Heals body and soul. It lowers the tension ofmusclesand removes internal blockages. It heals the psyche in a natural and gentle way, because our muscles, tendons and joints have memories of past experiences and feelings. As a result of various bad experiences, we intuitively surround ourselves with a shell to protect ourselves from the world that is the source of our suffering and problems. We start pretending, shutting up. In addition, the principles instilled in us, what is allowed, what is falling out and what is possible, often block our path to happiness.
Lomi-lomi massage satisfies the need for touching
Almost all of us today lead a nervous lifestyle. Stress is normal, and even necessary, mobilizing, but when it lasts too long and is not followed by relaxation, it is harmful to he alth. It can cause various diseases, such as impaired efficiencycardiovascular system, headaches and spine pains, insomnia, depression, neurosis and many others. Massage relieves the body from tension. Sometimes it also satisfies the need for close contact without erotic overtones. Because some of us lack touch very much.
Mothers stroke their children, lovers hold hands - this is how we show love. But a simple hug is also a sign of favor, good intentions, friendship and support for another person. People should not skimp on such signs. It's harder than ever to find them recently, because in our culture any gesture can be interpreted as sexual harassment. Unhe althy suspicions hang in the air, and we no longer know what intention we were hugging someone with. In these sick times we forget that each of us deserves the most ordinary, innocent and kind touching. It is not only our skin that craves it, but also our psyche. No wonder that massages are so popular.
- I learned Hawaiian massage in Poland, from Julian Rok, who explored its secrets at the source. The course includes exercises that connect humans with elements of nature - fire, water, air, animals, plants, etc. Each participant has to find a stick - and carry it everywhere. This stick symbolizes his soul. It needs to be embellished, carved and polished. Don't get lost. This simple exercise makes people realize that the soul requires care and care just like the body and that we can mutilate it unconsciously.
I happen to be a confessor and a psychotherapist. I help with internal cleansing and looking into myself. After the massage, the patient feels free. And then they can afford changes in life. They have the courage to do them. This massage does not tire me at all, because energy flows through me all the time. It is a very enjoyable job. I meet people and see how they get relief.
Lomi-lomi massage gives you joy
The basic principles of Huna (or the Polynesian shamanic tradition) say: "the greatest healer is love, which means sharing breath and joy." According to this philosophy, we have the ability to heal ourselves, because all power comes from within. The healer only creates to
The massage therapist reads our body and frees it from psychological traumas from the past. It affects all spheres at the same time - body, mind and spirit. we were lulled to sleep and our soul and body were in perfect harmony.
Huna's philosophy says thatour thinking has the driving force. Thoughts are also energy. Let us appreciate their strength. Let us think well about ourselves and others. Everyone deserves warm acceptance. To this day, in Hawaii, guests are greeted joyfully, with music, by putting lei (flower wreaths) around their necks. This is not a cheap gimmick in front of the public, it is the mentality of these people. They really feel that way sharing aloha. They radiate a natural joy in life. They are helped by dancing, singing, massages and meditations giving them the ability to empathize with the world and themselves.
From head to toe
Many of us don't like our body. Usually we have a lot to accuse him of: too fat, too thin, wrinkled, drooping, unfit, weak, shapeless, disproportionate … The wisdom of Hawaiian shaman priests teaches us to accept them as we are given. The body is the temple of the soul, thanks to it we can experience the beauty of the world sensually. We should treat it with sensitivity, care for it, because the soul needs it. We must respect and cherish them - as well as our feelings. This gives our subconscious a chance for self-healing. When we feel good in our own body, we cope better, we are happy and good.
Like a psychotherapist
The room in which we are going to be massaged should be nice, atmospheric and well-warmed, because for 1.5-2 hours we will be covered only with a towel. It is worth using the toilet before the procedure. We take everything off of ourselves, including jewelery.
Massage is preceded by a conversation. We don't have to confide in, but let's talk about our ailments.
The masseur's task is to assess our condition, discover and remove emotional blocks. They will be told by the softness or hardness of the muscles, mobility or limitations in the joints, the color of the skin, even the rhythm of the breathing. Our task is a positive attitude and trust as well as focusing on one intention - the goal that we set for ourselves. We should decide what we want to change and start new. And focus on that. Thanks to this, the energy recovered during the treatment is directed to what is important to us at the moment, and not to the things that have gone by.
The masseur does not need to know our goal. During the procedure, he will interpret the signals sent by our body. He is barefoot and girded with a colorful scarf. The towel covers us, revealing only the massaged areas. The intimate areas are covered all the time.
We lie down on a table that will be slippery with oils (which will make it easier for the masseur to slide his hands under our body). Nothing should disturb us or distract us. We only hear traditional Hawaiian songs or relaxing music. Rhythm and sound give you energy and direct your thoughts in the right direction. We forget aboutproblems, we get rid of tensions and fears, we free them from old thinking patterns.
Love yourself all over
Massage can be performed by two or even three people. During the procedure, we hear deep, regular breaths all the time. Thanks to them, the therapist adjusts to us. It moves with a dancing step. In at least an hour and a half, he will make hundreds of precise movements with full concentration.
It is all about applying pressure to specific points and areas of the body and activating all joints in turn - by rotating, stretching, shaking, bending and straightening. Not only open hands and their pads are used, but also bent fingers, pads, the entire surface of the hands: wrists, forearms, elbows and shoulders. The therapist strokes us with them, hugs, presses, rubs, strokes, rocks, swings, lifts us on our arms, moves our legs and arms. He never breaks the contact with our skin for a moment.
He emanates kindness, does not judge us, but bestows us. Feeling his favor, we open ourselves up. We fall into blissful sleep. It is not the masseur who hugs us - we are hugged by… the universe? The great mother? But we can also feel a surge of spontaneous emotions under the influence of the released body memory - then we will be overwhelmed by spasms or sobbing, tears will flow. Let's not be ashamed of this. It cleans.
The massage ends with a conversation. We can get to know the massage therapist's observations - where he sensed the greatest tension and inflexibility, which was signaled by our breathing.
Soul with body
Coming home we feel like we are reborn. We freed ourselves from stress, depression, fatigue and hyperactivity. We are filled with peaceful joy, we have a sense of fulfillment and purification. Our senses are sharpened, muscles and joints work better. We walk lightly and freely. At home, let's take a warm bath to help with further cleansing and to support our new, accepting attitude towards the body. Add a tablespoon of s alt or a few drops of aromatherapy oil to the water.
Drink plenty of mineral water, which speeds up the removal of waste products.
Let's look in the mirror. We will surely like each other. A massaged person feels younger and he althier and looks better immediately. Massage relaxes and stimulates blood circulation, and good blood circulation makes us beautiful. We will see that the involuntary grimaces of sadness, discouragement, disappointment and doubts have disappeared from our features. We are ready to act and solve problems. We sense our own needs better because we have regained contact with our own nature. Now we can take care of ourselves, what is best for us - and not just perform our duties.
Lomi-lomi nui massage removes ingrained negative views and patternsthinking, something opens in our head. Let's remember this state as long as possible. How often we are tormented by not our problems, we tend to make our lives unnecessarily difficult. The more we are influenced or over-criticized, the less energy we have. And then we can get sick.
Now what? Will we take the chance that the cleansing has given us, regain our innocence, or will we go back to our prejudices, regrets, fears, old patterns of behavior and stiffen again?
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