by stonegye on May 3, 2011
Because of the myriad of choices in massages out there, it may sometimes be a little difficult choosing between one or the other. Two of the most popular massages that came from foreign soil is the Lomi lomi Massage from Polynesia (or Hawaii) and the Thai massage.
Although they both focus on the concept of massages for healing, where they both differ most is the technique they use. While the Lomi massage doesn’t focus on any particular area to help calm the body completely, the Thai massage will focus on different pressure points in the body in order to help loosen the tension. In a Lomi massage, full contact is needed between the masseuse and the client in order to fully find the energy blockages in the body. It goes to say that during these Lomi lomi sessions, clients are required to take off their clothing in order for them not to block the rhythm needed for a slow or fast massage session. With a Thai massage, there is still interaction as the masseuse will help you achieve certain yoga movements in which case you can just be fully clothed.
Lastly, a Lomi massage is milder and softer. Because it is derived from the concept of love and harmony, the lomi massage is never painful even if it tries to break up harmful detriments like lactic acid and calcium deposits in the body. In a Thai massage, because pressure is needed in certain areas, there is a chance of it being a little painful. As is, those with medical conditions however mild should be careful when engaging in a Thai massage.
For ultimate health benefits minus the pain, try the Lomi lomi massage now.
*image from www.massage2bfit.com
by stonegye on April 27, 2011
Unlike other massages where masseuses are simply trained to apply the technique taught to them, a Lomi lomi massage involves high emotional participation from the masseuses or therapists. Engaging in a Lomi lomi massage is a very spiritual undertaking with the masseuse undergoing a give-and-take interaction with your body. They give energy to the body by restoring its natural harmony as taught in the Huna philosophy from Hawaii, where the Lomi massage originated and they take away all the harmful blockages that may cause energy to be hindered in the muscles.
The beginning of the massage even starts with a moment of silence followed with a prayer which the therapist says while resting his hands on your back. Usually, the therapist asks for bodily healing to be achieved by your sessions. After which, he goes into an instinctive flowing movement with his hands and forearms, trying to see where the energy blockages or tension is found in your body. Because of this, there is no specific format that a therapist follows in a Lomi lomi massage. The session really just depends on how your body responds to the sessions.
Traditional Huna practitioners will even dance and hum to an invisible beat during the sessions. It is said that humming and a steady rhythm will help release whatever blockages are found in the muscles.
The therapist himself will respond with either a slow session or a fast session. It is assured though that the massage is never painful. He may help your body participate by moving some of your limbs or rotating the joints but these are done in a very mild manner. And always, always throughout the session, the therapist gives his rapt attention to you.
This too invokes harmony. Build a spiritual connection with a Lomi lomi practitioner by finding the best one available now.
