What is Lomilomi?

Many different streams of Lomilomi exist today. The type which I learned from my respected teacher, Witold Kucharczyk, is called Integrated Lomilomi® Bodywork and it represents the “Temple-style” Lomilomi.

The Integrated Lomilomi® Bodywork uses massage techniques taken from authentic Hawaiian origins, containing the principles and the spiritual understanding associated with the techniques, in a coherent and whole form. The session is full of the ALOHA mentality – a loving and friendly approach that is so typical for Hawaii. The name “Integrated” refers to the fact that it includes carefully chosen techniques from various Hawaiian origins, and these techniques create the harmony of Lomilomi massage all together.

In the past the Lomilomi sessions on a Temple-style basis were held in sanctuaries dedicated to healing, or more precisely to self-healing. To date, the basic element of every Temple-style Lomilomi bodywork is that the masseuse should create the atmosphere of a sanctuary for the session and he/she should prioritise the recognition of the client’s sacred, divine side and true character against one’s personality. The aim of the Lomilomi massage is to achieve a sanctified body, mind and soul. The duration of the treatments is ideally between 1.5-3 hours. They are suitable for stress management, for resolving tensions that retain old patterns, and they can help us let go of our limitations.