Lomi lomi massage was made famous through Hawaiian tourism, but it is also a traditional practice in the neighbouring Polynesian Islands. Hawaiians were said to be the bearers of the ‘light of knowledge’ that surrounded this spiritual practice, and the sacred gift was passed down from generation to generation.
Lomi lomi massage has many health benefits and can alleviate or cure a wide range of injuries and conditions, as well as the discomforts associated with general health imbalance. The free-flowing strokes that typify lomi lomi massage have many of the same benefits as other types of massage, including traditional Swedish massage. These include:
1. Improved circulation
2. Improved immune response
3. Increased range of motion and flexibility
4. The release of blocked energy
5. Muscle relaxation