Intuitive bodywork for emotional transformation

Intuitive bodywork for emotional transformation is a free flowing approach. Emotions are held in the neutro-fascial system of the body. Points of contraction within this network, where emotional pain is stored, are first identified and then lovingly given the permission to “speak”. Addressing the body with the maximum of care, safety, and permission to express, while applying touch, movement, breathwork or acupressure, has a transformative power to heal.

Massages and Somatic Therapy

What does massage do for people? Just like you can thirst for water, you can thirst for touch. It is a comfort to be met confidently, deeply, firmly, gently, responsively. Mindful touch and movement grounds people and allows them to discover tensions that they may have held for so long that they are no longer even aware of them. When you are touched, you wake up to the part of your body that is being touched.

Sacred Massage Rituals

Lomi Lomi Nui

The Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Nui massage is a transformative ritual for healing. It is a shamanic practice from the Kahuna, the shamans of the old Hawaiian culture.
It is an treatment to let go and therefore embrace the new.
It is a intense and deeply relaxing full body massage.
The techniques are characterized by long strokes and much use of the forearm for massage and less of hands and fingers. Much emphasis is given to the joints and gentle stretches make an important part in the massage, because the Hawaiian understanding is that that blockages in the energy flow mainly manifest in the joints. Compared to the Abhyanga it can be more dynamic and the movements are more dance-like.
Duration is circa two hours.

Ayurvedic Abhyanga

This massage is an oiling of the whole body after the Ayurvedic tradition. The use of plenty of oil itself has a very soothing effect and contributes greatly to the healing power of this treatment. I use good local olive oil or, as traditionally used in India, sesame oil.
Repetitive whole body strokes can cause a hypnotic relaxation and deep grounding into the body. Like the Lomi Lomi this treatment can facilitate a big reset for the nervous system and rekindle a deep love for oneself and one’s body.
Duration is circa two hours.