Dear Lomi Lomi Friends,

A fresh ocean breeze smile to you. We are very excited to welcome you to the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage Foundation Course on February 28.

Below are all the details for the training. We invite you to smile and enjoy your breathing as you read through them.

REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill out the Registration Form by Friday, February 25 for us to get to know you and your massage experience and intentions for the training.

DATES & TIME

The course will run from Monday, February 28 to Thursday, March 3, 2022 (4 days) at 9am to 5:30pm.

  • Please arrive 5-10 minutes early each day to settle in so we can start on time.

  • To help us all focus on the training, please switch off or silence your mobile phone when we are together.

  • Please make all necessary arrangements to attend all four days so you don’t miss out on any new techniques and practice.

LOCATION
The course will take place at Be Kind Studio, 10 Strathcairn Avenue, Jan Juc. It’s a beautiful home yoga studio owned by Sophia. There is plenty of street parking. In case you need to reach us, Sarah's phone number is 0497 454 340. We will also enjoy some energy/movement practices at the Jan Juc beach and will share the exact location with you at day one of the training.

WHAT TO WEAR
We suggest wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting oily. Sleeveless/singlet tops work well for massaging with our arms up to the shoulder and fitted tops prevent our clothes from draping onto/over the client. You might like to bring a change of clothes in case you get very oily and sweaty. There is a shower at the studio which you are welcome to use during the lunch break or at the end of the day (BYO towel and soap). Please take off all jewelry (rings, bracelets, long necklaces, watches) and trim your fingernails.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A yoga mat and/or cushions to sit on for lecture time. There are yoga bolsters that you are welcome to use at the studio. You are also welcome to bring along a stool or chair if that is more comfortable for you during lecture time.

  • A water bottle (there’s only tap water onsite).

  • Your favourite mug/thermos and favourite tea. We’ll have a kettle and organic tea for your enjoyment as well.

  • A notebook/journal and pens. We'll provide a comprehensive manual.

  • A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for beach ‘energy’ practices.

  • Lunch and snacks. You’re welcome to stay at the studio during the one-hour lunch break or go out to get lunch or go for a walk. Please note, there isn’t a fridge at the studio. The closest café is Swell Cafe, a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the studio.

  • You may like to bring something to place in the massage table “altar” including a crystal, flowers, leaves, or any object that you feel called to.

For massaging, please bring:

  • A sarong that will cover your full body (collar bones to toes) when receiving massage.

  • A head sweat band (if you sweat).

  • 4 hand towels (for head cradle and drying hands, etc).

  • 4 face cloths (smaller than hand towels).

  • 2 bed sheets for the massage table (old ones that you don’t mind getting oily)

  • A large towel or blanket to cover you in case you feel cold when receiving massage. There is a split system at the studio that will keep us warm/cool weather depending.

  • A pair of slippers, indoor flip flops or socks to wear in the studio to prevent oil getting on the studio floor after receiving massage.

SARONGS
Sarongs made of polyester are ideal when offering Lomi Lomi. They are easy to fold and move over the body without soaking up too much massage oil. We have a small selection of sarongs for sale for $25 each. Please let us know if you would like to purchase any. The colours and designs are similar to the ones in the photo above.

MASSAGE OIL
During the course we will be using sweet almond oil and coconut oil. Please let us know if you have any allergies to either of these two massage oils.

SCHEDULE
The general structure of the day is:

9am Welcome circle
9:30am Meditation and mindful movement
9:45am Theory
10:30am Break/Snack
10:45am Massage practice
12:30pm Lunch (one-hour)
1:30pm Theory
2pm Massage practice
3:30pm Break/Snack
3:45pm Massage practice
5:15pm Closing circle
5:30pm Finish for the day

CERTIFICATE
A 30-hour certificate of attendance will be issued to you on the completion of the course.

INJURIES & MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Please let us know via email if you have any injuries, limitations or medical conditions that we should be aware of. This will help us accommodate you at the training.

SCENT-FREE
In consideration of others who have allergies, including Sarah and Hang, please attend the training scent-free: no perfume/fragrance/scented products/essential oils. Thank you.

PHOTOGRAPHY
We respect your privacy and would like to ask for your permission to take photos during the training for social media to help promote the healing art of Lomi Lomi. If photos are taken during massage practice, we will make sure that you are covered. Please privately talk to us at the training if you do not wish to be in the photos.

PHONE NUMBER
Sarah’s phone number is 0497 454 340, in case you need to reach us, or invite Sarah out for a cuppa. (-:

We look forward to sharing the beautiful healing art of Lomi Lomi with you. Please let us know if you have any questions before we meet.

With a joyful breath,
Sarah & Hang