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frangipani house - a kahuna massage session
To clear our minds, soothe our hearts, pamper our bodies and renew our spirits.
Think of the heady frangrance of frangipani, the colourful hibiscus flower,
the smell of coconut oil, the sound of waves on a beach edged by an ancient volcano.
The sensuality of the Polynesian islands flows into their massage traditions. The most widely
practiced in Australia is Kahuna Massage also known as Hawaiian Lomi Lomi.
Some of the History Of Kahuna Massage
This form of massage was practised to help people through times of transition.
Expectant mothers would be massaged throughout their pregancy to nurture, support and relieve tired muscles.
Then when the baby was born it would be taken to the warm tidal pools and massaged.
When a person was passing away they would be massaged to help support them through their dying process.
Traditional Kahuna Massage was carried out on three consecutive days. Each day was aimed
at restoring balance and harmony to the client, the first being
the physical level, the second day relating to the emotional self
and the last day receiving the massage is seen as an
opportunity for new growth and spiritual aspects. Today, the average
session lasts approximately one and a half to two hours.
What to expect in a session
Kahuna Massage is a very rhythmical massage. The rhythm is very relaxing and
works into the muscles using continuous flowing
strokes. The energy experienced in the massage comes from the use of this rhythm and movement,
creating a continuous ebb and flow between the practitioner and
the client.The practitioner uses mostly the forearms in the massage but may also use the heel and palm of the
hand in long, flowing movements over the body that bring fresh oxygen
to every cell. Various massage techniques are used to relax the
muscles, increase circulation and break down adhesions and to increase
the vibrational rate of the cells of the body. Acupressure points
may also be used, plus warm stone therapy, breathing techniques,
chanting, music, visualisations, herbs and aromas depending on the
lineage of the practitioner.
Some of the Aims of Kahuna Massage
Are to encourage clients to know themselves better by;
Inwardly listening to their own bodies
To help clients accept their own body
Assisting people in learning to love themselves.
Whilst the technique is an important part of the massage and associated
healing, the major focus of the massage is for the practitioner to work in harmony with the client with
love and compassion. This assists the client to connect to their own self-love, which is believed
to strengthen the ability to recognise the beauty in their life and
surroundings. One of the tenets of Kahuna Massage is - everything seeks harmony
and everything seeks love.
The Huna Philosophy behind Kahuna Massage
There is no particular religious belief that is associated with Kahuna Massage - your own faith is the one that is important, and the one that you bring with you to your session.
To help train the mind the practitioners work with certain principles.
They are very simple but powerful techniques to help center and focus the
mind while reminding us to bring love into all we do - Hawaiians call this - aloha.
THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES
IKE The world is what you think it is.
KALA There are no limits.
MAKIA Energy flows where attention goes.
MANAWA Now is the moment of power.
ALOHA To love is to be happy with.
MANA All power comes from within.
PONO Effectiveness is the measure of truth.
Ua ola loko i ke aloha.
Love gives life within.
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