Join us for a 7 day intensive covering Lomi Level one advanced Techniques and Lomi 'ili (hot stone therapy). We teach a style of lomi lomi developed by Native Hawaiian, Dr. Maka’ala Yates from his extended training with Hawaiian Kupuna (elders) including the late Aunty Margaret Machado. We follow in the lineage of Big Island Style Lomi which is very therapeutic, specific work for addressing injury. It is structural lomi incorporating concepts of Hawaiian spirituality, meditation techniques, and indigenous values. We begin with 3 days of lomi level one, a full body technique. Ho'oponopono (Hawaiian philosophy of spiritual alignment), history of lomi lomi, and ancestral teachings that support this art form enrich our time together. Mid-week, we embark on a ½ day excursion touring sacred energetic sites on the island. On this tour we will be learning about plant medicine, ritual cleansing both at the mountain and the ocean visiting sacred Heiau (Hawaiian Temples). The last 3 days we learn lomi 'ili. In this style of hot stone therapy, heated implements are used as working stones on the body and are an extension of our hands. We go to a peaceful agricultural valley on the east side where we learn to gather stones ceremonially with a gathering chant. This allows us the incredible opportunity to give back to the community we are gathering from by working in the taro patch there. We close the class on the last day with a Hawaiian awa ceremony and graduation celebration. We hope you can join us. If you are interested in registering please contact us. There is limited space in each class to nurture individualized instruction. The cost is $1150 for the instruction and $45 per person per night plus tax for shared accommodations. Accommodations are optional. There are kitchens in all of the rooms, so you can all cook together if you wish. You will need to arrange your arrival for the day before class begins, Thursday the and your return flight after the evening of the last day of class which is the following Friday.
List of items to bring:
• a sheet set for use during classes
• comfortable clothing
• a set of long pants and a long sleeve shirt for cool mornings
• a set of clothing that you don't mind getting dirty in the taro patch
• whatever oil/lotion you like to use for massage
• journal to write in
• bathing suit, sunscreen, hat
• an open heart.
There is an attached Itinerary of events for the week and course outline
WHEN YOU ARE READY TO REGISTER:
Pay with credit card by phone: (808) 283-4767 Contact: Jeana Naluai
*Visa, Mastercard, American Express accepted
Pay with check or money order:
Course Registration fee Payable to - HOOMANA
Fee for Accommodations Payable to – HALE HOOMANA
Send Payment to:
Attn. Jeana Naluai at Hale Hoomana Retreat
1550 Piiholo Rd.
Makawao HI 96768.
COURSE DESCRIPTION LOMI LEVEL ONE-27 Hrs of CEU’s
This course is designed to introduce participants to lomilomi as it applies to the physical well-being of the musculoskeletal system of clients. General full body lomi procedures are demonstrated by the instructor and practiced by the class facilitating hands-on participation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will come away from this course with:
1. Knowledge and demonstration of appropriate use of body mechanics, body weight, pressure, and rhythm with all techniques.
2. Basic knowledge of pertinent anatomical landmarks and key muscle links, biomechanics and physiology as they pertain to the lomi philosophy of care.
3. Demonstration and understanding of lomi treatment on entire body for the relief of muscular dysfunction for a 60 minute and 90 minute hr duration.
4.Understanding of Hawaiian concepts of Ho’oponopono, Pule, basic history and definition of Lomi Lomi, Aloha Spirit, and use of chanting to facilitate general well-being of both the practitioner and client
5. Provide a treatment using appropriate guidelines for gaining optimal therapeutic results as well as fostering patient trust and comfort throughout session
COURSE DESCRIPTION LOMI ‘ILI ‘ILI (HOT STONES)- 27 Hrs of CEU’s
This course is designed to introduce participants to the use of heated stones to be used as an extension of the therapist’s hands. All stones are used as working stones on the body incorporating concepts, principles, and techniques learned in Lomi level one. Therapeutic effects of heat and earth elements on the body, as well as safety and contraindications to heat and hydrotherapy are emphasized. General full body lomi procedures are demonstrated by the instructor and practiced by the class facilitating hands-on participation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will come away from this course with:
1. Knowledge and demonstration or appropriate use of heat and hydrotherapy utilizing heated stones.
2. Understanding of different apparatus used to heat stones as well as placement and appropriate body mechanics and pressure while using stones.
3. Ability to provide a full-body lomi treatment using 1 to 16 stones incorporation techniques learned in Lomi level one.
4. Understanding of gathering chant and protocol used to choose and care for stones
General itinerary of events for Lomi Intensive Week
Day 1-Back Procedures-8:30am-5:30pm
*historical lomilomi time-line/lomilomi defined
*opening move
*forearm up the back
*back of arm
*teres minor (key link)
*front of the arm and hand
*scapula
Day 2- Upper Quarter Front/Review-8:30am-5:30pm
*Introduction to Ho’oponopono
*gluts(key link)
*back of leg and foot
*front of leg and foot
*medial leg
*general stretch/ROM leg
Day 3- Front Procedures/Review-8:30am-5:30pm
*chest
*neck
*full-body demonstration
*refinement of techniques
Day 4-Upper Quarter Front/Review Excursion to Iao Valley and Kukuipuka Heiau Sacred Sites
*ritual cleansing in mountain stream and ocean
*Discussion on Hawaiian meditation techniques
*Walk through botanical garden with talk-story on Hawaiian herbal medicine
* Visit to ancient Hawaiian temple used for healing Waihe’e
Day 5- Lomi ‘ili ‘ili Hot stones Back procedures-8:30am-5:30pm
*traditional uses for hot stones, tribute to “Pele” kinolau
*basic principles of heat and hydrotherapy
*Safety and contraindications for heat therapy
*posterior body procedures
Day 6- Excursion to Wailua Nui for stone gathering-7:30am-6pm
*learn gathering chant for collection ‘ili’ili- stones
*taro patch (lo’i) experience giving back to the earth (aina)
*stone gathering demonstration of how to look for stones and their various uses on the body
* return to Hale Hoomana for continuation of front body procedures
Day 7-Review of Lomi ‘ili procedures/Community Clinic-8:30am-7pm
* refine Lomi ‘ili techniques front and back procedures
* Traditional awa ceremony to close the class
* graduation celebration dinner directly following
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