Think of how you have met some of the most important and loving persons in your life. Very likely, the first word ever spoken between you was a simple word – Hello. It’s a simple little word that has been such an icebreaker throughout time. It has started conversations that have changed your life, as well as the lives of others. Have you ever sat at a lunch counter having a bite to eat and some stranger is sitting next to you reading a newspaper or a book? We all have. Try saying hello and make a comment about what they are reading. I bet that will start a conversation. You will not know where that conversation will lead– a new friend, a new relationship, or even a new job. You just never know. In the small town where I live, everyone says hello. It is sort of an unwritten rule. You make eye contact with a stranger, you smile and say hello. I have also lived in one of the largest cities in the country and, believe it or not, it works just as well in a crowded metropolis as it does on the quaint streets of my town. I recently had the privilege of traveling abroad to a country where many people I encountered spoke little to no English. The trick to getting along was easy. I learned how to say ”hello” in their language. When you go into a store, shop, or speak to a local, start with “hello,” and the rest of the conversation will be simple. It is a simple word – Hello, but it is a powerful, life changing word.
Lomi Massage isn’t just about the physical runs on the body. Lomi encompasses the Aloha spirit. It is a blend of the physical work, as well as the intention and presence you bring to the table. So, what does the Eiffel Tower Have to do with Lomi Massage? One of the 7 Hawaiian Principles is Makia. “It is energy flows where intention goes.” It basically means if you set a goal or INTENTION, you must put the energy or work behind it in order to accomplish it. Many years ago, I set an intention to teach Lomi in Paris. I nurtured that intention by making lifelong friends with therapists in Paris. Those friendships manifested into working and teaching Lomi in France. I had the honor to work the La Parisienne, a ladies 5K race on the Champs de Mars which is in front of the Eiffel Tower. I have done corporate work as well as private teaching of Hawaiian Lomi. Had I not set that intention and put my energy towards making that happen, it never would have. Whatever you want to accomplish when you decide to set a goal for yourself, do the work. Put that energy behind it and no matter how many obstacles try to stop you, you will overcome them. You will achieve your goal. Throughout my career I have heard so many say, “The universe will support me.” I like to add 5 words to that… “If you do the work.” LOMI MASSAGE WORKSHOPS
Our bodies are memory banks of past emotions and experiences. We hold these thoughts in our muscles, in our cells, and right down to our DNA. You have come to the right article to find the answer to, What is Lomi Lomi Massage? Tony Crawford reflects on Lomi Lomi Massage: Over my 20 years as an L.M.T., I have come across many therapists who aren’t familiar with the art of Lomi Lomi Massage. It is not a well known modality, and it is taught in very few schools throughout the country. I had never heard of it in my first ten years of practice. Then, I discovered a Lomi Lomi workshop. Other than having the courage to initially sign up for massage school, taking that workshop was the second most important career choice I have made. It was a true game changer. This work has changed the way I think about Massage. It has helped my client’s well-being tremendously. It has increased my business, and, more importantly, it has changed the way I think as I proceed with my life’s journey. Lomi is performed using your forearms much more so than in Swedish Massage. It is using your body weight to your advantage. This allows long flowing motions that will relax both your body and your mind.