Hawaiian Lomilomi: Big Island Massage

by Nancy S. Kahalewai

Overview

This extraordinary overview of traditional and contemporary lomi-lomi massage offers a unique opportunity for readers to discover the value and wisdom of Hawaiian cultural healing practices. Richly illustrated, this book provides an intimate and easy to digest portrait of lomi-lomi from the perspective of the Hawaiian people. It contains new photos and a thorough presentation of many popular techniques, including the use of hot stones, plant medicines, and salt water. This new second edition is the only comprehensive source in print today on this unique Hawaiian art, and Author Nancy Kahalewai's entire approach is one of reverence and respect.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780967725321
Publisher:	Island Moonlight Publishing
Publication date:	05/01/2005
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

Table of Contents

	Foreword	xi
Chapter 1	Hawaiian Style	1
Chapter 2	Lomilomi-the Unwritten Art	5
	The Ingredients	6
	Pule	6
	Assessment	9
	Routine	10
	Technique	12
	Strokes	13
	Other Techniques	16
Chapter 3	Kahuna and Practitioners	21
	Papa Kepelino	24
	Uncle Kalua	28
	Aunty Margaret	30
	Daddy Bray	32
	Aunty Mary	34
	Papa Auwae	36
Chapter 4	Hands-on	39
	Prone Techniques	42
	Supine Techniques	52
Chapter 5	The Body	61
	Hawaiian Terms	61
	Anatomy 101	64
	Appendix
Appendix A	Hawaiian Language	67
	Relevant Vocabulary	69
	Hawaiian Values	72
	Simple Phrases	73
Appendix B	Physiology	75
	Benefits of Massage	75
	Contra-Indications	77
	Health, your greatest Wealth	78
Appendix C	Hawaiiana	81
	Seeing Through Hawaiian Eyes	84
	Ho'oponopono	85
	Mana	88
	Kumulipo	92
Appendix D	References	95
	Reading List	95

Editorial Reviews

"Kahalewai's entire approach to lomilomi . . . is one of reverence and respect. This book isn't just for people who are interested in lomilomi massage-it's a book for everybody who loves Hawaii."
—September 1, 2004)

Hawaii Island Journal

"Each of us can benefit from the Hawaiian philosophy of aloha that flows throughout this book. It is one you will want for your desktop, for it gives an in-depth review of some of the hottest topics in Hawaiian healing arts and culture."
—March/April 2005

Massage Magazine