People don’t just visit Hawaii for the beaches. They come for the way it feels—slower, lighter, and somehow more in tune with life. Locals will tell you that wellness isn’t a weekend trend here; it’s woven into daily living. The practices are centuries old, and they’re often simple enough to bring home with you.

If you’re looking to borrow a little island wisdom, here are some time-tested ways Hawaiians stay healthy in body, mind, and spirit.

1. Lomilomi Massage

This isn’t your average spa-day rubdown. Lomilomi is an ancient Hawaiian massage that feels a bit like the ocean working through your muscles. Practitioners use long, sweeping strokes that roll over you like waves, often mixed with chanting, deep breathing, or the low hum of a sound bowl. It’s as much about shaking loose emotion

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