Mirimiri and Wānanga - Heal. Reclaim. Remember Who You Are!
Return to Wairua. Whakapapa. Mauri with Purpose.
The first four Steps in Doing Mirimiri/Romiromi
Te Pou tuatahi
| - Te poupou taakiri-tua
Te Pou tuarua
|| - He toki tōna whai
Te Pou tuatōru
||| - Te ohomairoa
Te Pou tuawha
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At IRA AIO, we walk alongside those who are searching — not just for healing, but for understanding, clarity, and reconnection. Whether you come to us carrying stress in the tinana (body), disconnection from wairua (spirit), or a quiet longing to remember who you are — our doors are open.
Our Wānanga and One-on-One Training are about kōrero, ngā hua o te mirimiri, te ire rehua — about you. Reclaim your self, your story, your whakapapa. Honour the mātauranga (knowledge) passed down from our tūpuna, and ground yourself in tikanga and kawa upheld by mana — for both kaimahi (practitioner) and whaiora (client).
We see you. We know that healing is not linear. Life sometimes brings waves that call — in their own time. Whatever the reason, we’re here to support you in your next step.
Richelle and Pani Hokianga
- Richelle and Pani Hokainga - Kaiwhatu Mauri
Why work with us
One stop shop for feeling better.
Our Whānau!
He Kupu Whakatau ā ngā Whaiora
Thank you both so much for holding a powerful wānanga. The depth of wairua and mātauranga you carry helped me reconnect with parts of myself I didn’t realise I’d left behind.
Taison Karena
5/5
Ngā mihi nui e te whānau. The wānanga was exactly what I needed and filled with aroha. Your guidance through karakia, kōrero, and mirimiri helped me so much!
Arihia Te-Aroha
5/5
N.P.A - F.A.Q.
Ngā Pātai Auau - Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be able to speak Māori?
Fluency in te reo Māori isn’t required to attend. While knowing the language can deepen your experience, our mahi is shared in both Māori and English to ensure understanding and inclusion. We honour te reo as a living part of the work, and support everyone — whether you’re fluent, just beginning, or somewhere in between. Nau mai haramai.
Do I have to be Māori to attend wānanga?
No.
Our wānanga and healing practices are open to all who come with genuine intent, openness, and respect. While our kaupapa is grounded in mātauranga Māori, the principles of aroha, manaaki, are universal. Mirimiri and our teachings are about remembering who you are — not becoming someone else. You don’t need to be Māori, but you are asked to honour the mahi. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
How many wānanga must be attended?
That’s entirely up to you. Most of our tauira attend 3 to 4 wānanga. Some have continued on and are now into the double digits.
How many hours or people do you need to work with before you can practice?
This depends on a few things:
– Is Mirimiri part of your whakapapa?
– Do you carry the tohu-a-ringa?
– Are you a fast learner, and how well do you pick up the style of Mirimiri that suits you?
If you’re after a solid number — I often say aim to work with 100 bodies. But again, this varies depending on your path. Some start working with people straight away.
Please refer to the specific details of the wānanga you’re interested in or attending, as times may vary.
What are the hours of wānanga?
Wānanga dates and times are usually provided for each individual wānanga.
For example, weekday wānanga may run from Monday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm each day.
Weekend formats may look like:
Friday: 6pm – 9pm (Introductions & Karakia)
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Please refer to the specific details of the wānanga you’re interested in or attending, as times may vary.
Ready to begin your journey back to self?
Step into the space. Reconnect. Remember.
Join a wānanga, book a session, or reach out today — we’re here when you’re ready.
