Introduction to Rongoa Māori

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm UTC+13:00

Little River Campground | Akaroa

Introduction to Rongoa M\u0101ori
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This introductory workshop immerses you for the weekend in the magick of te putaiao, the natural world and the realms of Rongoa Māori.

If you wish to increase your connection to and deepen your understanding of the medicine that grows all around us in Aotearoa then this wananga is for you.

Join us in the peaceful whenua and waters of Okuiti Valley, nestled near Wairewa/Little River, Christchurch for this magick journey of learning, community and connection.

The purpose for all Tauira/students is to deepen your understanding of Rongoa Māori and to immerse participants in nature whilst learning the fundamentals, the tikanga, wairua and ahua of Rongoa Māori.

Tauira/students for this workshop will learn about Māori healing modalities including Mirimiri; Romiromi, Rongoā Māori and Taonga Pūoro as well as Hau Tapu Breathwork.

This is a TWO DAY wananga where Tauira learn about

Tikanga a Rongoa - protocols, purpose and permissions in Rongoa Māori

Plant identification and uses - over a dozen native plants purpose, use and application

Tapu and Noa

Māori diagnostic systems and their uses

Elemental magick use and purpose

Mareikura/Whatukura - Divine Feminine and Masculine energies in Rongoa Māori

Whakapapa as it pertains to Rongoa Māori

Purakau - story telling

Rongoa preparation and practical uses - how to oils, balms, sprays, tonics, teas and more.

Rongoa Māori formulation

The weekend will take tauira deep into the realms of RongoaMāori; delving into the practical uses of native plant medicine as experienced through the lens of Te Ao Māori - the Māori world view.

Tauira will also receive

A comprehensive printed workbook

Rongoa Māori tasting and sampling, including Rongoa Māori Cacao blends

Hau Tapu Breathwork and Taonga Pūoro sound journey and meditation

Nourishing kai to end each day

An immersive connected community experience

This is an OPEN AND ALL INCLUSIVE event so all ages, genders and cultures are welcome to attend. All levels of practitioners are welcome.

Our venue is WHĀNAU FRIENDLY and all tamariki and Rangatahi are FREE. Please be mindful that you are responsible and must supervise your tamariki at all times.

Kaiwhakanoa, a meal to end each day will be provided as well as snacks throughout the day.

Please note
*** Your Ticket DOES NOT include accommodation. Please book directly through https://littlerivercampground.co.nz/

There are a full range of campsites, on site accommodations etc

We will also be using the Okuiti Valley old school down the road (10 min walk) for some of the indoor activities of the wananga.

Participants will also need to provide their own breakfast, lunch if not fasting and any additional food.

We have scholarship positions available, so if you require this level of tautoko please contact us directly. Preference will be given to Tangata Whenua.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact us

M| +64 22 421 6341

E | [email protected]

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Haere Mai

Tautoko mai whanau
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Little River Campground, 287a OKUTI VALLEY ROAD,Little River, New Zealand, Akaroa

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