Oxford Aromatherapy
HAWAIIAN-STYLE FLOWING MASSAGE
sometimes called Ka Huna
Hawaiian massage is one of the most powerful and deep massage treatments available today. Based on ancient massage techniques, this is a deep pressure massage technique based on ancient Hawaiian Kahunas that has evolved over a period of 5,000 years. The massage offers a profound experience, which is all encompassing and embracing. Your will come away from a session feeling that their mind, body and soul have been nurtured and cared for.
This unique approach to healing touch relaxes the nervous system, increases circulation and creates a tangible sense of well being for your client. It is useful for maintaining health, and relieving pain from injury and debilitating illness. The massage uses the rhythmic application of knuckles, elbows, forearms and elbows to specific areas of muscular tension. It is a wonderful innovative system of massage which delivers powerful structural techniques and increases the impact of massage on clients.
For me, Hawaiian massage enables me to work deeply in to the body without feeling tired or straining your thumbs and wrists, saving them from repetitive use and injury.
Whole-body massage with essential oils, the session combines long, flowing massage strokes with joint loosening massage and energy flow. The client should be naked but by using a cotton sari modesty is observed. Clients are expected to provide their own sari or light cloth, preferably cotton, as nylon can slip off. Once you have experienced Hawaiian massage you will not want to go back to plain Swedish massage.
I will also mix Swedish massage techniques using the hands with Hawaiian massage techniques depending on the clients expectations and condition.
Hawaiian Massage Course - Osho Leela, Thorngrove House, Dorset April 2007
Osho Leela - Thorngrove House
Amura demonstrating Hawaiian Massage Techniques and me practicing
A good Australian website with a video demonstration
http://www.touchofaloha.org/main.html
