Puana Lomilomi Intensive with Malia Helela. In-person
A series that builds week by week.
In Still & Moving Center’s words
Immerse yourself in learning a Hawaiian lomilomi massage practice that is unique in all the ways that Hawai’i itself is unique. Experience the influence of Hawaii’s natural environment that Lomilomi acknowledges and honors in its healing practices. This training provides you with an appropriate foundation in lomilomi to use either within the family or in a spa setting. All are welcome to attend, a massage license is not required. This 16-hour training will provide a well-rounded introduction to Hawaiian lomilomi. Kumu Mālia has developed a unique style of bodywork over 30 years of practice. Her Puana Lomilomi method blends practices from the hula, lei-making, and lomilomi traditions. Her style of massage is kind and firm and addresses the whole person with the intention of settling the nervous system. The Puana Promise establishes a framework of the essential components of Puana Lomilomi. Each 16 hour training will provide the following outcomes: Deep Presence - The embodied focus of the practitioner, grounded in body, mind and spirit, and attentive to Akua, the environment, the ancestors, the practice, the receiver, and the self Prayer & Protections - The intentional use of words and tone to ground the mind and spirit in the body, settle the nervous system, cultivate awareness & establish protected spaces Observation & Orientation - The gathering and organizing of observations using frameworks for anatomical, geographical, and celestial orientation Permissions & Assessment - True consent that is essential for establishing rapport and cultivating relationships of trust that allow practitioners to properly assess and plan effective treatments Landscape of the Body - The anatomy and physiology of the human body as reflected in geological features of the Hawaiian islands Palpation & Perception - Various unique and personal methods of perceiving, on all levels, including skilled palpation with authentic presence Techniques & Sequences - Lomilomi techniques and sequences