Mirimiri is a powerful ancient traditional Maori healing modality from Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Mirimiri is described by traditional healer ‘Papa Jo’ as “the movement of spiritual energy”.
It can be seen in the oceans waves. Like waves come and go from the shore., this agitation to move spiritual energy is an essential quality of bodywork.
Our major aid in healing is Earth Mother Papatuanuku she assists us, we use many tools provided by her raumiri/ branches & leaves, rakau/ wood, kohatu/ stones. When we connect to her we ground, resetting our nervous system through the whenua/ land. Just as babies learn to regulate themselves through their mother. We can come to ours to regulate and stimulate our bodies systems.
When clearing or protection is required we connect to the Atua of the ocean the God Tangaroa and Goddess Hinemoana. Wai tai sea water is used in healing to keep the connection clear.
Working with the whai ora/ person pursuing wellness I work to stimulate the body to assist it to heal itself.
Techniques in my kite/ basket include relaxation & deep tissue massage, haematea/ pressure point release, joint elongation and release, stretching, rocking, very firm compression using full body weight, use of elbows, hands and feet. Incorporating as required use of the tools from Papatuanuku.
I will work through your physicality bringing the attention from muscles to, organs & bone to release stagnancy and encourage the flow of spiritual energy.
You are an active participant in your healing.
However Mirimiri is not just a way we work the body, Mirimiri is a way of life there is a spiritual philosophy or world view imbued within consciousness. This is common thread present in all ancient healing modalities where interconnection to our inner and outer world and creation is respected. Where there is trust in the bodies ability to heal itself. And a love for humanity.
When looking at dis-ease we understand there are many reasons for imbalance. (trauma your own and inherited, old emotions, processed foods, stress, etc..) But always present is an opportunity to expand ones awareness.
Always growth, expansion or change are being offered.
“Every dawn is precious” Papa Jo.
NZ Maori recognize their ancestry and can recall their whakapapa/ linage back to the divine source.
I once heard to be Maori is is be natural.
When Maori “were asked who are you?” by the settlers that followed. Their response was I am Maori… ‘I am me, I am all of this, I belong here, I am a part of nature.’
I am learning I am Maori.
My hope for you is that you may reconnect with your divine nature. Be present here and now so you may become more aware, more alive & further empowered. Your natural Self.
