Lomi Lomi

Other Names : Hawaiian Massage, Lomilomi is the traditional massage of Hawaii. As an indigenous practice, it varies by island and by family. The word lomilomi also is used for massage in Samoa and East Futuna. In Samoa, it is also known as lolomi and milimili. In East Futuna, it is also called milimili, fakasolosolo, amoamo, lusilusi, kinikini, fai’ua. The Māori call it roromi and mirimiri. In Tonga massage is fotofota, tolotolo, and amoamo. In Tahiti it is rumirumi. On Nanumea in Tuvalu, massage is known as popo, pressure application is kukumi, and heat application is tutu. Massage has also been documented in Tikopia in the Solomon Islands, in Rarotonga and in Pukapuka in Western Samoa.
Lomi lomi (also referred to as "lomilomi") is a type of massage long practiced in Hawaiian medicine. An ancient healing modality in Hawaii, it's rooted in huna (a Hawaiian philosophy centered on achieving harmony in mind, body, and spirit). Along with improving circulation and promoting relaxation, lomi lomi is said to provide many spiritual and emotional benefits (including relief of fear, anxiety, and other negative emotions). Typically beginning with a prayer, lomi lomi is a spiritually based form of massage. Achieving a greater connection with the spiritual world is thought to be one of the central goals of lomi lomi. Although practitioners use a variety of techniques and tailor each treatment to the needs of the client, this form of massage typically involves rhythmic, flowing movements. In some cases, lomi lomi entails the use of meditation, breathing exercises, and healing through herbal remedies.

Special Precautions of Lomi Lomi

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• Although lomi lomi is generally considered safe, certain individuals need to take caution when undergoing massage. For example, there's some concern that vigorous or intense massage may be harmful to people with conditions such as cancer or bleeding disorders.
• If you're considering the use of lomi lomi (or any other type of massage therapy) in treatment of a chronic health problem, make sure to consult your physician first.

Health Benefits and uses of Lomi Lomi are

One of the goals of lomi lomi massage is to remove blockages in the body's natural flow of energy. As in traditional Chinese medicine, energy blockages are thought to contribute to problems in physical, emotional, and mental health. While research on the health effects of lomi lomi is currently lacking, a great deal of scientific studies have shown that massage therapy may offer a variety of benefits.

• There's some evidence that massage therapy may help improve range of motion and reduce pain in people with low back pain and sciatica.
• Some studies indicate that undergoing massage on a regular basis may help keep blood pressure in check, enhance functioning in people with arthritis, and ease pain in people prone to tension headaches.
• Massage may also be beneficial to people with carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as those with mental-health issues such as depression and anxiety.