{"id":50124,"date":"2023-09-21T16:49:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=50124"},"modified":"2024-07-30T14:51:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T18:51:11","slug":"what-to-know-before-getting-a-lomi-lomi-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/what-to-know-before-getting-a-lomi-lomi-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know before getting a lomi lomi massage"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

In desperate need of a vacation, but can\u2019t get the PTO days? Enjoy a relaxing experience that feels like a tropical escape without booking a flight.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The lomi lomi massage is a tropical breeze, dip in the sea and sun-soaked nap all in one rejuvenating and calming massage. With unique benefits and distinct differences from other massage forms<\/a>, this Polynesian massage style will pleasantly surprise you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Curious about this rhythmic and relaxing treatment? Here\u2019s everything you should know about a lomi lomi massage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a Lomi Lomi Massage?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A lomi lomi massage has Polynesian roots and was brought to Hawaii by Polynesian settlers. Historically, lomi lomi massages were only practiced by trained healers and were a part of preparation for spiritual ceremonies. This practice disappeared for decades with American missionaries deemed them \u201cheathen practices,\u201d – but in the 1950s, there was a resurgence from native Hawaiians reclaiming the healing benefits of a lomi lomi massage.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Lomi Lomi style of massage treats the body holistically and spiritually as much as it does physically. The term \u201cLomi Lomi\u201d comes from the Hawaiian and Samoan languages and roughly translates \u201cto rub or knead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lomi lomi massages have the goal of intense physical and mental relaxation. A lomi lomi masseuse will leverage their hands, forearms and elbows to create sweeping motions across your body from head to toe. Using rhythmic movements, the massage can feel like a dance as they knead your muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Makes a Lomi Lomi Massage Special<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lomi lomi massages have similar uber-relaxing results as Swedish massages but have an added level of holistic wellness. Many lomi lomi massages begin with a small ceremony that may include singing, praying or deep breathing to help transition you into the treatment. This allows you to connect and immerse yourself in the healing benefits of the treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lomi lomi massages also leverage copious amounts of oils to minimize friction and easily slide across the skin during the treatment. Because of this, it\u2019s recommended that you don\u2019t wear any clothing during the massage (though you\u2019ll have a strip of fabric covering your midsection for comfort).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

lomi lomi massages prioritize comfort overall. Swedish, sport and other deep tissue massages<\/a> will sometimes cross the line from \u201churts so good\u201d to just \u201churts.\u201d Lomi lomi massages only stay within the realm of pressure that feels amazing on muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lomi lomi massages also spend more time than other forms of massage targeting the belly with gentle massages. These movements were developed to help alleviate the gut, as historically, these massages were sometimes used to help alleviate stomach pain in children.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why Get a Lomi Lomi Massage<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Any massage is an easy sell, but lomi lomi massages are especially attractive to anyone looking for the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n