RECONNECT TO FLOW
I warmly invite you to join me for this transformative retreat/training, offering a unique combination of self-care and personal transformation through learning the traditional Hawaiian massage, Lomi Lomi Nui.
This one-on-one experience is, or can be, much more than just learning massage techniques—it can be a profound journey that nurtures your body, mind, and spirit, while providing practical tools to navigate or transform your life, should you choose.
During this 5-day retreat, you will not only learn the technique and philosophy behind Lomi Lomi Nui, but also have the opportunity to reconnect deeply with your body, emotions, mind, and soul in a safe and supportive environment.
Individual Retreat & workshop
More about this retreat
In this individualised, one-on-one workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of Lomi Lomi Nui. Through mindful practices such as bodywork, breathwork, movement, and more, you’ll be encouraged to release unconscious blocks, discover your hidden potential, restore the free flow of energy, and regain joy and balance in your body and life. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect more deeply with nature and your own emotional landscape.
I also highly recommend this retreat for couples longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection within their relationship, embracing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of their being
This workshop is intentionally designed for a maximum of 1 or 2 participants, ensuring an individualised approach, an intimate experience, and a high-quality learning environment.
You do not need to be, or aspire to be, a professional massage therapist to participate. The training is suitable for anyone interested in starting or deepening their massage practice, or simply strengthening the connection with their own body. Whatever your intention—whether to share Lomi Lomi with clients and the wider community, offer it to loved ones, family, or friends, or benefit from it personally—you are warmly welcomed.
The workshop is facilitated by a certified teacher and follows the Kino Mana Training System, from Aloha International, Hawaii.
Hawaiian Massage
Lomi Lomi is a Hawaiian healing practice that has been used for centuries to restore harmony and bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. Often referred to as “the most beautiful massage on Earth,” this ancient art has been passed down through generations in Hawaii and has eventually spread to other parts of the world.
Deeply rooted in Polynesian philosophy and traditions, Lomi Lomi encompasses several styles, all of which aim to facilitate healing and spiritual growth. The style I offer and teach during this training is called Lomi Lomi Nui, which was defined by (Abraham) Aua’ia Maka’i’ole Kawai’i, the father and founder of this modality, as a ‘physiologically based psycho-spiritual transformation.’
Through its long, smooth, flowing strokes, muscle stretches, and joint rotations, Lomi Lomi Nui offers a deeply nourishing touch that helps release physical pain, balance emotions, and bring peace. This unique holistic healing system restores balance within the body and among the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, supporting overall well-being. When our body, mind, and heart are in harmony, life-giving energy flows freely, and we become better equipped to solve our problems with ease. As a result, serenity and calmness return to our lives. We become more optimistic, joyful, and ready to act, naturally following our passions and inner callings. Ultimately, this leads to a healthier, happier, and more abundant life.
- learn Hawaiian massages Lomi Lomi
- set off your transformation journey
- get a new perspective on your life
- open yourself to the guidance of your intuition
- have a better understanding of yourself, your body, emotions, and your life
- learn how to realise your full potential
- discover your healing abilities
- learn how to apply new skills to transform your day-to-day life
- the basic techniques and Lomi Lomi session structure
- breath-work techniques
- 7 empowering principles of Huna
- basics of self-massage techniques
- meditative, Frigate Bird dance
- Hawaiian ritual practices helping to connect with the forces of nature
- practical techniques allowing you to embed newly learned skills into your everyday life
- stimulates blood circulation and the lymphatic drainage system
- releases tensions accumulated in the muscles and joints
- increases flexibility and mobility
- strengthens the immune system
- balances inner organs and glands
- restore the free flow of life energy
- activates positive patterns of thinking
- expands acceptance, joy, and creativity
Facilitator
Izabella Rogala
Born and raised in Warsaw, Poland
Bodywork (Lomi Lomi Nui & Kahi Loa) practitioner and teacher certified by Aloha International, Hawaii. She has been practicing this healing art since 2015 and offers sessions to people throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. She also offers empowering life coaching sessions and mentoring programs based on the Huna teachings.
testimonial
We asked the participant of one of our previous retreats to share her impressions, right after the end of the training. Here’s what she said:
Beverley
It was a deeply transforming retreat and an amazing time for me. In the atmosphere of love and patience I meet truly myself and learn a beautiful Lomi Lomi massage. It was so good to learn from you Iza. Thank you so much… I am so grateful! It was a beautiful journey for my body, mind, and soul. It was so much more than I expected, and will
‘Mahalo!’
Emmie
So beautiful experience! Gentle yet powerful, and what a gift I’ve received! Now I’m aware of the potential of my hands and what I can offer with them. Thank you my beautiful teacher for your skills and knowledge and the patience to share them with me!
Emma
I am so grateful for the unfolding that is continuing after an amazing 5-days during my Individual ReConnect to Flow training. Words are not enough to express how grateful I am for opening your home and preparing such a beautiful environment for training & transformation to take place. What a gift! Thank you for reminding me how much I love to move my body & how the body responds in such a quick way of feeling fluid & well way when treat with love instead of punishment.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Many of participants of our retreats and workshops are in similar situation like you. We believe that massage is a great way of self-discovery and self-exploration. This retreat combined with massage workshop is designed to give us opportunity to look at ourselves and find a better way to live our lives. Funnily enough, during testimonials we record after our workshops our students rarely mention massage but instead, they mostly share what they discovered about themselves.
Besides that, there’s plenty of fun, dancing, movement, Hawaiian legends, and many Hawaiian practices supporting a happy and healthy life. We’ll do our best to keep you happy.
Absolutely yes! Many of our students and participants of our retreats start their massage journey during our workshops and most of them are not especially physically strong.
Our groups are always small by design and there are two of us so you will receive as much support and guidance as you need. And during this workshop, you will learn how to use your rather body weight, posture, and breath than the strength of your muscles.
We belive so. Lomi Lomi Nui has plenty unique techniques/details to keep you busy during the training. Joint rotations, one of key techinque in this tradition, requires some time to learn and even more time to master. Your body posture around the table, how we use our body-weight and breath to support ourselves during 2 hours long sessions is also a bit different comparing to most of other massage styles.
We always encourage people with massage background to send their proffesional-self on holiday, and allow themselves to enjoy being a student with fresh and open mind for the time of the workshop.
We always looking for opportunity to facilitate new retreats and workshops. Please contact us and send your details with preference of time and location.
We are very open to do that. Please contact us and we’ll get back to you with more details.
Accommodation
This workshop is hosted at Keolahou – the Hawaiian massage studio located in the northeastern suburb of Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand. The 5-day workshop does not include accommodation and meals, however, you will have access to a kitchen, and water and herbal tea are provided.
We can also help you to find accommodation in the neighborhood.
Details are to be discussed individually.
Location
Thrive Through Touch – home based somatic bodywork studio is situated just a 5-minute walk from wild and beautiful Waimairi Beach and a 10-minute walk from Bottle Lake Forest and just a 20-minute drive from the center of Christchurch or Christchurch Airport. All above makes this location easily accessible, yet away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Thrive Through Touch
6 Fishermans Rest
Waimairi Beach
8083 Christchurch
New Zealand
Your investment
The Lomi Lomi 40-hour individual workshop is NZD 2100.
To reserve your space for this training, we require a non-refundable deposit payment of NZD 500.
Any remaining payment owing is due 14 days before the start of the workshop
Full Payment is refundable if we have to cancel the workshop.
If the participant cancels no later than 2 weeks before the planned start date of the workshop, it will be possible to reschedule the workshop or refund the payment, except for the non-refundable deposit.
Payments via bank transfer as per the details: Account number: 06-0821-0911522-03
Account-holders: Izabella Rogala
& Rafal Widelka, Zesty Life
Please put your name as a reference.
* We want our workshops to be accessible to anyone who feels inspired. If money is the only obstacle, do not hesitate to inquire about our scholarship program or the payment plan.
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