Te Rongopae - A Clear Bright Horizon
This is our flagship waananga on the bodywork I teach. It is 14 days and can be intense at times, due to the nature of the work we are covering.
You will learn techniques like:
- Waewae Takahia / Tramping the foot
- Takahia te Tinana / Tramping the body (using the foot)
- Tiwawe / Moving waters
- Mahi aa Pona / Joint movement
- Taa Miri, Paa Miri, Rau Miri, Koo Miri / Touch / Sense / Raakau or branch / Tones
- Pao / Strike the body (how, when, why)
- Pressure / using the hand or knees on the body
- Mahi Raakau - Self Help / Self Healing
and more.
We also have stunning presenters who will take us through various traditional teachings;
- Takutaku / Whakamoemiti / Karakia / Paimarire / Ringatu - Prayers and how to use etc
- Pure (puu reh) / spiritual cleansing done in the sea
- Te Reo (a healing language that becomes...) the healer within
- Your own personal vibrational sound / unique to you / totally you / your primal sound
- Kawa Ariki - the feminine teacher
Spaces are precious so book yours today
Join us for a transformative 14-day Māori bodywork wānanga (training workshop) in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Step into the sacred world of Māori healing arts with an immersive experience guided by kaupapa Māori (Māori principles and values). This wānanga will introduce you to the traditional practices of:
Romiromi – deep tissue and spiritual bodywork
Tiwawe – energetic alignment techniques
Mahi ā Pona – working with the joints and bones
Mahi Waewae – therapeutic use of the feet
Mahi Rākau – healing with traditional tools and rākau (wooden implements)
You’ll be guided by experienced Māori practitioners and kaumātua (elders), who will share their mātauranga tuku iho(ancestral knowledge) in a safe and supportive environment.
This 14-day journey includes:
Full training in foundational and advanced Māori bodywork techniques
Cultural immersion – learn tikanga (customs), karakia (prayers), waiata (songs), and te reo Māori (language)
Shared accommodation at a marae (tribal meeting house) – live and learn in a community setting
Most meals provided, prepared in accordance with tikanga
Sacred site visits, which may include Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) – the departing place of spirits
Time with respected Māori healers and elders, receiving insights and storytelling passed down through generations
No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is open to all – whether you are new to bodywork or an experienced healer, you will be supported to learn from the ground up.
Program Details & Cost
23RD NOVEMBER - 6TH DECEMBER 2025
Spaces are limited, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your place, early registration is highly recommended.
EARLYBIRD SPECIAL:
$4,500 NZD – available for all bookings fully paid before 1st August 2025
STANDARD PRICE:
$5,500 NZD – applies to all registrations from 1st August 2025 onward
All prices are listed in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and include GST/taxes.
✈️ Please note: Airfare to and from New Zealand is not included in the program fee.