Wānanga
IRAAIO Wānanga and Workshops 2026
Healing Wānanga Mar - 14, 15 - 2026
This weekend’s Healing Wānanga is a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the deeper rhythm of the body and wairua.
Together we use our mirimiri, shared kōrero and hauora awareness to support healing and reflection.
A rite of passage is not something that must be forced, but something that can be recognised when we allow ourselves time to listen within.
Through this wā the tinana begins to soften, the breath settles and clarity neutrality returns. The intention of the wānanga is simple: to create a supportive space where healing, learning and connection can unfold together.
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2026
Learning Pathways
Below are three learning lines that carry your kaupapa from the physical body, to the inner bowls of wairua, to the practical relationships with Atua. Each pathway can stand alone or be woven together depending on the depth your tauira seek.
1. Te Reo o Te Tinana
Mirimiri and Romiromi Pathway
Twelve Pou for the Body’s Language
This pathway teaches the physical and energetic language held within the body. The twelve Pou form the foundation for twelve wānanga that guide tauira from basic touch awareness to advanced bodywork and intuitive reading of the tinana.
What this pathway develops
• Embodied understanding of Mauri, pressure points, energetic flow and the stories the body carries
• Skills in Mirimiri and Romiromi that honour tikanga, lineage and safe practice
• Confidence to work with others using breath, vibration, and intentional touch
• Understanding of imbalance and how it expresses through pain, tension, posture and memory
Learning progression
Mapping the body’s natural currents
Understanding Mauri flow and compression
Breath and vibration as healing tools
Awakening the twelve Pou and their stories
Reading the body without words
Restoring balance through pressure, movement and alignment
Trauma informed practice
Mirimiri for whānau and community
Romiromi technique development
Deep tissue release and openings
Advanced intuitive work
Practitioner integration and completion
2. Ngā Oko o te Wairua
The Bowls of Ancestral Knowledge
Twelve Wānanga to activate what lives within
This pathway explores the inner worlds that shape our identity, intuition and personal guidance systems. The Oko are understood as inner containers of memory, vibration and ancestral instruction. Each wānanga focuses on one Oko and how it influences thought, emotion, behaviour and connection to pūrākau.
What this pathway develops
• Awareness of inner patterns and how they influence daily life
• Confidence in intuitive knowing and ancestral communication
• Practical spiritual tools for grounding, clearing and aligning
• Deepened connection between Wairua, hinengaro and the physical self
Learning progression
Introduction to the twelve Oko
Awakening ancestral memory
Breath and vibration practices
Releasing inherited heaviness
Strengthening the intuitive field
Understanding internal guidance
Wairua communication
Using ritual for clarity
Navigating emotional and spiritual turbulence
Living in alignment with inner bowls
Rebuilding your spiritual blueprint
Embodied spiritual leadership
3. Te Urunga Tauira
Practical Understanding of Atua
Twelve Wānanga that guide the living relationship between Atua and our world
This pathway is designed for those who want a grounded, culturally aligned understanding of Atua, not as distant beings but as living forces within the natural world, the human body and the everyday decisions we make.
What this pathway develops
• Knowledge of Atua and their roles in shaping energy, nature and personal behaviour
• Confidence to work with Atua principles in life, healing and leadership
• Ability to read the environment through the lens of Te Ao Māori
• Practical tools for restoring balance within self, whānau and community
Learning progression
Understanding Atua as living principles
Connecting Rangi and Papa within
Atua of movement, breath and flow
Atua of water and emotional balance
Atua of fire and transformation
Atua of wind and thought patterns
Atua of earth and grounding
Atua of light and clarity
Atua of shadow and integration
Working with natural rhythm
Living in harmony with Atua
Application in mahi, life and community
Workshops for Community and Organisations
These pathways can also be delivered as short workshops or professional development sessions for groups wanting to deepen their understanding of Te Ao Māori in a meaningful and practical way.
Options include
• Cultural competency that honours tikanga and wairua
• Understanding Māori models of wellbeing that can be applied in workplaces
• Workshops on Mauri flow, presence and energy awareness for staff wellbeing
• Team development through Māori world view
• Leadership training using Atua principles
• Resilience and emotional regulation through breath and wairua practices
• Support for organisations wanting to walk respectfully with Māori communities
Suitable for
• Schools
• Health providers
• Social services
• Corporate teams
• Government agencies
• Community groups
• Whānau based initiatives
These three pathways offer a complete learning journey. From the body to the inner self, from ancestral memory to the living presence of Atua, each wānanga holds space for personal transformation, reconnection and collective growth.
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 tīpuna, 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.
IRAĀIO wānanga and workshops offer a Mauri layered journey — like tracing the current of our wai back to its source. These wānanga move beyond the physical touch of mirimiri and the mapping of pressure points, inviting both kaimahi (practitioners) and whaiora (recipients) to rediscover themselves through the flow of wānanga. Grounded in tikanga and kawa, each gathering becomes a Waka of Mauri, where life rises from the stillness of Te Pō and guides us into Te Ao Marama.
Wānanga
The journey of self-discovery and healing at our Wānanga start here. Restore balance and harmony to your body, mind, and spirit. Ira AIO wananga offer you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of Mirimiri, Romiromi, Kōrero, and Self-development to unlock the power within. Join us and be part of a community that supports your growth and connection.
Through guided self-discovery, cultural reconnection, and holistic healing, you’ll strengthen your connection to self and wairua, all within a safe and supportive whānau environment.
From $250
Organisation and Iwi Training
Ira AIO offers tailored training programs for organisations and Iwi, blending the wisdom of Mirimiri, cultural education, and traditional Māori practices to enhance well-being, connection, and cultural competence.
These programs foster a deeper understanding of Te Ao Māori by incorporating wairua (spiritual) practices, tikanga (customs), and kaupapa Māori frameworks—creating a rich, holistic learning experience that strengthens both individual and collective awareness.
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Participants gain a culturally grounded, holistic approach to well-being that enhances personal growth and strengthens collective cultural competence—supporting more connected, empowered teams and communities.
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Mirimiri and Romiromi Clinics
Join us at Te Ira AIO’s Mirimiri clinics, where you can immerse yourself in a healing experience led by our skilled Kai-awhina, dedicated Tauira, and the guidance of Richelle and Pani Hokianga. These sessions offer a sacred space for connection and restoration, welcoming you to experience Mirimiri on a koha basis as a gesture of reciprocity. To be the first to know about our upcoming clinics, simply fill out our e-panui form at the bottom of this page and embark on this journey with us.
Clinics are usually KOHA based.
Mirimiri Full Day 1 on 1
Step into a sacred space of transformation with Ira AIO
Mirimiri, where our 1-on-1 full-day experiences offer a journey into self-discovery and spiritual awakening. These personalised sessions are more than just a service-they are a commitment to your growth, helping you reclaim your inner power and embrace your true worth. For those who feel called to this path, an interview is required to ensure the experience is aligned with your wairua journey.
Sessions start at $1000, with each day tailored to your individual needs. Reach out to us today to begin your awakening.
Wānanga Dates
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**Dates may change without notice.
IRAAIO
Within a sacred space of learning and remembrance, we return to the power of karakia — to call upon our whakapapa, to honour the presence of the atua, and to acknowledge IO as the source from which all flows. Our wānanga are a pathway of reconnection, where each participant is supported to reclaim and live their own divine essence.
Through te mahi — the sacred work — we move with intention, activating our whatumanawa, pūmanawa, and manawa. This is not about striving, but about remembering. About standing in our birthright of connection — to wairua, to whenua, to ngā rangi tūhāhā — and carrying that awareness into the way we live.
At IRAAIO, each wānanga is a return. A return to mauri. A return to whakapapa. A return to being. To be! Through karakia, pure, tohi, and the sacred rituals of our tīpuna, we embody the wisdom passed down through generations. This is not something we learn — it is something we remember