Self-paced Online Home Study Lava Lomi Massage

Course overview

This Self-paced Online Home Study 12 CE Lava Lomi Massage class combines 6 hours Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage with 6 hours of Lava Lomi Massage The lomi portion of class teaches the ancient temple style with strokes from heel to head and back. Class consists of a brief history lesson about Hawaii and lomi practice, plus a quick review of Hawaiian Principles and the Hawaiian heiau. We will use bolsters, the face cradle and top/bottom sheets (draping is with full sheets instead of a towel). Genitalia and breast tissue are covered with draping at all times; however, in prone position, 1/2 the body is exposed from head to heel for long body stroking (no gluteal cleveage or genitalia are exposed). The lomi strokes that will be demonstrated in this basics class include: Prone: Short & Long Back Strokes Prone: Hand & Forearm Strokes Heel to Head (and back) Prone: Heel to Wrist Stroking (and back) Additional lomi strokes as time permits during our 6 hours of lomi - and throughout the stone massage practical In the 6 hours of Lava Lomi Hot Stone Massage, students will learn: History Contraindications Therapeutic Effects Stone Materials Stone Classifications Supplies A hands-on full body Lava Lomi Massage Additional Instructor Demonstrations are included and students can practice Lava Lomi ancient temple style bodywork strokes with their own model during this training.