IM Publishing Releases Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

Honolulu ,Hawaii – I M Publishing is set to release one of the most authoritative sources of this Hawaiian healing art in print today. This second edition by Nancy S. Kahalewai, LMT, was written and published in Hawaii after five years of extensive research. This extraordinary overview of traditional Hawaiian lomilomi techniques and practitioners offers a unique opportunity for readers to discover the value and wisdom of Hawaiian cultural healing practices, bringing the reader closer to the everyday thoughts of the Hawaiians who practiced them.

I M Publishing has released a completely updated and revised edition of her highly successful first book, which was published in 2000. This landmark reference material was the first new book on lomilomi to be published in twenty years. Offering 190 pages of detailed descriptions, including an invaluable hands-on chapter, this edition is richly illustrated with over 90 photographs of lomi techniques, healing Hawaiian plants, and Hawaiian elders. “In the old days, Lomi was done primarily to relieve physical discomforts,” explains Nancy Kahalewai, a practitioner who moved to Hawaii in 1973. “But it was combined with herbal medicines, ho’oponopono (body-mind alignment), and pule (prayer). It is deep and yet loving and soothing when done correctly,” says Kahalewai, who has given seminars internationally on Lomilomi.

Early praise for the book comes in the form of recent reviews from national trade magazines and journals: Massage Magazine (March/April 2005) – “Each of us can benefit from the Hawaiian philosophy of aloha that flows throughout this book. It is one you will want for your desktop, for it gives an in-depth review of some of the hottest topics in Hawaiian healing arts and culture.”
Hawaii Island Journal (September 1, 2004) – “Kahalewai’s entire approach to lomilomi … is one of reverence and respect. This book isn’t just for people who are interested in lomilomi massage—it’s a book for everybody who loves Hawaii.”

The book will be available at Amazon, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Native Books, and bookstores nationwide in May 2005. The softcover will be on sale for $16.95,ISBN 0-9677253-2-1. Contact the publisher by phone (808) 235-7950, cell (808) 348-7862, e-mail mail@bigislandmassage.com, or by filling out an order form at www.islandmoonlight.com.


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