LOMI HAPAI
Lomi massage for pregnant women and in the postpartum period

The most important new beginning in the lives of all of us is our birth.

In the Lomi Hapai training you will learn the Lomi massage in side and back position, which is particularly suitable for the needs of women during and after pregnancy. You will gain a deep understanding of the connection between mother and child and learn how Lomi Hapai massage can support pregnancy and birth on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

In ancient Hawaiian traditions, pregnant women were sometimes massaged for days by the Kahunas, the healers. In this way, they were lovingly prepared for letting go during the birth and welcomed the new life. The baby is included in the massage from the very beginning.
The Lomi Hapai massage encourages surrender: birth is “letting it happen” with great basic trust in your own strength.

With a baby in the womb, the center of gravity in the body also shifts, which can be a major change and challenge for women.
In collaboration with a HEBAMME and a DOULA, we impart essential knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of the female body during pregnancy in order to make the massage safe and optimally prepare for the birth.

You are in the right place if you

• would like to get to know the Lomi massage and use it directly for pregnant women (no previous experience necessary)
• or ... already have massage/bodywork/professional experience (perhaps even Lomi experience) and would like to specialize

Who is this course suitable for

Doulas and midwives, professional bodyworkers, masseurs, naturopaths, yoga and meditation teachers

• who would like to expand their skills and include LOMI HAPAI massage for pregnant women in their portfolio as part of a holistic approach to childbirth and the postpartum period

Partners, friends and family

• who want to stand by pregnant women during this transformative time with touch and loving support

Program

Day 1

Getting to know LOMI HAPAI MASSAGE, learning the practical basics and Hawaiian philosophy

2 massage sessions in warm massage oil (giving + receiving) in lateral position

Day 2

A midwife gives us a very practical insight into how the body changes during pregnancy - what it needs and which contraindications are important to know.

2 massage rounds (giving + receiving) in lateral position - Today we deepen and go into detail.

Day 3

A ritual with Mother Earth in the park allows us to connect deeply with the cycle of life, our gratitude and tune into the afternoon:

Highlight of the seminar - we invite pregnant women:

You will give a complete LOMI HAPAI massage ritual and can apply everything you have experienced and learned so far. We will support you as a team. At the end, you will receive valuable feedback from the pregnant woman and in a joint follow-up discussion with the group.

Day 4

This day is dedicated to special extras, such as massage for pregnant women in a seated position, in clothing (insight into Kahi Loa) and the facial massage and heart opening “Open the heart”. We devote particular attention to abdominal massage for the postnatal period, the WEEKLY BED.

Finally, a KAKAO CEREMONY as a ritual for the full moon rounds off the rich days. You will learn valuable background information on the origins of Mother Blessing, cultural differences and different variations on how you can incorporate small rituals into your Lomi Hapai for mother and child. We work with power phrases as affirmations that you can take home with you at the end.