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There is a multitude of ways to relax, but nothing works as miraculously as a good body massage. Massage is regarded as a treatment, in which soft body tissues are manipulated with few functional and physical techniques. The word ‘Massage’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘massa’, which means to ‘to touch, to feel and to handle’. The therapy can be applied with the help of the fingers, hands, elbows, feet and forearm. One can use aids and equipments for specialized massage or can do it manually. The medical research surveys tell that a good massage can cure minor as well as major health problems, such as depression, anxiety, pain, heart problems and blood pressure, irregular blood circulation in the body, skin problems, etc.
Hawaii Massage: Lomi Lomi
A great place for holidaying, Hawaii Islands are also famous for its ancient massage methods. There are a few massaging techniques, which are practiced and taught as regular subjects. The most popular of them is the Lomi Lomi. This massage technique concentrates on dispersing the congested body parts by moving the limbs like thumbs, palms, forearms and knuckles in rhythmic motions to relieve and rejuvenate the patient. The particular massaging technique utilizes the power of prayer or ‘pule’, breath or ‘ha’ and energy or ‘mana’ to cure people.
A commonly practiced technique among the Hawaiian community, Lomilomi is now universally accredited and appreciated in the major parts of the world, including Japan and Europe. The traditional massagers or practitioners of Lomi Lomi generally do not believe in working in any spa or massage parlor. They treat their clients secretly at their residence. The Lomi Lomi practitioners ask their patients to change their food habits or diets, engage in activities of self-help, pray and meditate within the period of treatment. This holistic massage healing technique has been taught in many parts of the Hawaii