What is
Ka Huna Bodywork?
Ka Huna bodywork originated in the South Pacific and was used during "rites of passage" as a transformational massage and healing system. It is also known as Hawaiian "temple style massage" or "Lomi Lomi".
This beautiful form of bodywork provides a holistic approach to healing by balancing the body-mind in its physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.
Ka Huna bodywork is unique in a number of respects. The practitioner uses their hands, forearms and elbows and moves around the table (using flowing Hula and Tai Chi style movements). They work with energy to apply soft and deep tissue massage. Music is played and the practitioner attunes the flow of the massage to harmonize the various rhythms within the client's body, mind & soul.
Philosophy: 7 principles of Huna
IKE
The world is what you think it is
"I am aware"
KALA
There are no limits
"I am free"
MAKIA
Energy flows where attention goes
"I am focused"
MANAWA
Now is the moment of power
"I am here now"
ALOHA
To love is to be happy
"I am happy"
MANA
All power comes from within
"I am confident"
PONO
Effectiveness is the measure of truth
"I am positive"
How does a Ka Huna treatment work?
The massage therapist will consult with you about the current state of your physical, mental and emotional health. This assists both, client and therapist, in deciding on the treatment focus for the session.
During the massage, it helps to focus your attention on your breath. Each inhalation offers a chance to draw fresh energy and inspiration into the body-mind. Each exhalation, an opportunity to dissolve tension, to let go of anything that limits you and to deepen your experience of relaxation.
If you experience discomfort or would like to express a particular need, feel free to communicate with the therapist at any stage during the massage.
It is important to drink plenty of water after a massage as this assists in the detoxifying process.
Ka Huna bodywork is a powerful form of healing that affects people differently. In the days following a massage, you might experience a range of emotions as various energies are still shifting. There is no need to worry. Simply observe your emotions without getting caught up in them and let them flow. The healing/cleansing effects and re-balancing of the body-mind can be felt for weeks after the treatment.
Remember...
you are not your body
you are not your emotions
you are not your thoughts
you are a spark of the Divine!
"I feel cleansed & high on life"
Who can receive Ka Huna Bodywork?
Everybody, regardless of body shape, age or state of health can receive Ka Huna bodywork.
Beneficial during "Rites of Passage".
Whether you're feeling lacklustre, out of kilter, or pain, Ka Huna bodywork offers excellent treatment. People suffering stress, depression, exhaustion, physical discomfort and injuries, confusion, grief or loss may also benefit from Ka Huna massage. It can also assist if you're dealing with ongoing illness, work or relationship issues.
Benefits of Ka Huna Bodyork?
- Instils a calming sense of peace and deep relaxation
- Releases deep-seated neuromuscular tension and allows energy to flow more freely
- Treats the lymphatic, immune, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems to promote improved health and fitness
- Physically re-energising and rejuvenating
- Improves flexibility
- Helps to release fear, anger, grief and guilt as well as negative beliefs, self-criticism and traumatic memories
- Brings clarity and confidence, joy, open-heartedness and trust
- Offers opportunity for self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love
- Generates an overall sense of well-being, vitality and empowerment
- Healing of injuries faster and more completely
- More love in life
- More happiness
- More balance
- More world peace
Every time you have a "Ka Huna" you will experience something different. Sometimes it's physical healing and relaxation, sometimes you unlocking stuck emotions crying, laughing and smiling. Another time you might see colours, experience energy shifts, release past memories, connect to your soul more or receive spiritual healing.