Learn the Foundations of authentic Māori Healing and Bodywork; including cultural concepts of wellbeing. This workshop is for everyone, whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner - Māori or non-Māori - you are welcome to attend.
Connect to cultural knowledge and practice! Gain insight, rediscover your potential and experience personal transformation at this unique 2-day event! This workshop is for anyone; whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner.
Authentic Mirimiri/Romiromi is a powerful indigenous healing modality. This is often in contrast to the widely held misconception that it is merely another form of massage. Be immersed in the cultural concepts and foundational philosophies of health and wellbeing that underpin the traditional practice of Mirimiri/Romiromi; including the importance of self-care. You will be given the tools and confidence to utilise Mirimiri and Romiromi not only as a form of healing for yourself and others, but as a way of life. Many people experience their own personal healing and transformation during this workshop.
Jolie Davis is an established traditional practitioner and educator (formally a trained nurse) from Te Rarawa/Ngati Kuri. She is currently based in Lower Hutt, Wellington where she works as a Kaimirimiri.
The Manawa Ora workshop is recommended as a training option for staff and employees; ie; counsellors, social workers, health workers, teachers and clinical practitioners looking to expand their cultural understanding and by doing so engage more effectively with Māori and whānau. Talk to your employer or organisation about supporting your attendance for the purpose of professional development.
This workshop is suiitable as an introduction for total beginners (you don't need any experience), Kaimirimiri or established practitioners looking to develop their knowledge around the bodywork; so that you can begin working towards reclaiming wellness for yourself, your whānau and your community. Please note: This workshop is NOT a qualification to formally practice Mirimiri and Romiromi.
Cost: $400
Please note this is a 2-day workshop). Fees do not include accomodation. If you are travelling from out of town please be sure to arrange your own accomodation.
Spaces are strictly limited.
This is a CHILD-FREE EVENT.
You will need to wear light, loose clothing (no jeans!) and bring a sarong (if you have one) and a towel. Weather permitting, we prefer to work outside under cover as much as possible.
Your workbooks and pens are provided.
Start time is 9am sharp - please come 15 mins beforehand to ensure we can start on time.
Venue: Te Rito Maioha Education Centre, 191a Thorndon Quay, Thorndon, WELLINGTON
- 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday
- Lunches and morning tea provided
TO REGISTER: Please email: info@manawaora.org
And let us know why you want to register and what you hope to gain by attending this workshop. Mauriora!