Spend a Sunday at HOME Because Lomi Lomi Is Better Than a Lie-In
HOME is located in a former Triyoga space, but with a very different vibe – less hardcore wellness, more grab a comfy seat, bring a book and accidentally lose the whole day. Phone calls aren’t allowed, shoes have to be removed, as do earphones, and whether that’s a sign of me getting old or not, those are exactly the kind of rules I like to have at HOME.The wellness space offers yoga and Pilates classes, massages and workshops, ranging from tantric yoga to shiatsu massage and everything in between, plus a café serving healthy food and drink, and a shop full of products and clothing. It’s the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon and actually believe yourself when you say this is your wellness turning point.I recently test drove the Lomi Lomi + Deep Tissue Massage by Dan Joy. This isn’t your standard knot-bashing massage. Lomi Lomi is a traditional Hawaiian technique that focuses on long, continuous, flowing strokes – often using the forearms as well as the hands – designed to mimic the rhythm of ocean waves. The idea is to encourage circulation, calm the nervous system and create a feeling of flow through the whole body, rather than working in rigid sections. It’s deeply relaxing in a way that feels almost meditative, with words of wisdom whispered throughout, even if it does feel a little White Lotus Season 1.At HOME, that flowing Lomi Lomi style is layered with deeper, more targeted work on areas holding onto tension. One minute you’re fully melting into the bed as wave-like movements glide over your body, the next the therapist is digging into tight shoulders. Somehow it feels different to the pain of a standard firm massage; even when it is painful, it feels manageable thanks to the slow pace and steady rhythm. And you know what they say, no pain no gain, and honestly, I felt like I was floating afterwards and could actually do a full 180 Dua-style with our neck.Spending the day at HOME has never been so appealing.Address | Primrose Hill Courtyard, 7 Erskine Rd, London NW3 3AJFor more information | homewellness.uk
