Details of Lomi Lomi Massage
It’s difficult to explain just what lomi lomi massage is. Why? Because unlike most other massage techniques, lomi lomi is much more than just muscle work. Here’s what I think about lomi lomi:
A massage that’s widely practiced in Hawaii, and now the rest of the world.
Since it’s difficult to describe in words, let’s look at an actual example of lomi lomi massage. Below is a video from Kumu Karen Carroll showing how it’s done (all credit to Madre Productions Hawaii). I highly encourage you to check it out!
Typical lomi lomi technique consists of long, deep strokes, thereby making it similar to a deep tissue massage. As such, you experience all of the benefits of deep tissue work.
In lomi lomi, there’s a strong emphasis placed on breathing, and we know that with proper breathing, massage is much much more effective. Not only is it more effective, it also puts the patient in a calmer, more relaxed stated of mind.
