Foundation - Māori Creation story 

Journey through the great expanse of time and space from Te Kore, the realm of limitless potential, into Te Pō, the deep darkness, and finally into Te Ao Mārama, the world of light and knowing. Through the power of storytelling, we will trace the whakapapa (lineage) of the Māori creation story, uncovering the origins of the Atua (Gods) and the foundational wisdom of Te Ao Māori. This is a journey of remembrance—here we find the great tapestry that weaves te ao Māori principles with great poetry and aliveness.

Lie back, close your eyes, and let the elements awaken within you.
See how the Atua wāhine are kaitiaki, guardians of environmental domains.
Feel earth in your flesh and bones,
feel the water in your veins flowing like sacred rivers,
allow fire to ignite your internal spark of divinity,
Let air be the current that binds you to this world, 

Allow wairua, spirit to guide you beyond the seen world
and time & space expand all that you are.

Through story and sacred sound, you will remember—the elements are not outside of you, they are you.

Here we will explore 6 Atua wāhine & their relationship to the elements. 

Hine-nui-te-pō, kaitiaki (guardian) of the Spirit world, whose story was lost through the colonisation of the church and patriarchal structures. Why was this story hidden from us? Because of its power, its depth, its ability to see magic and healing in the darkness. This story is not veiled with light supremacy but a full acknowledgment that we need the dark to experience the light. One of our most sacred pūrakau (stories) this will be delivered with great respect and sacredness to honour the resurgence of this important tale. This journey will follow Hine-nui-te-pō and her descent through the twelve realms to the core of Papatūānuku and beyond. Thank you to our mentor and teacher Pā Shaquille Shortland for delivering this tale to us, we hold it with reverence and deep respect. 

Rituals are sacred gateways that anchor us in the present, weaving intention into action and bridging the seen and unseen. They provide a container for transformation, offering a sense of connection, meaning, and belonging. Through ritual, we honor cycles, mark transitions, and reclaim forgotten wisdom, allowing us to step beyond the mundane and into the sacred. In a world that moves fast, ritual slows us down—inviting reverence, embodiment, and deep remembrance of who we are and what we value.

This workshop offers tools for cultivating nervous system flexibility through Polyvagal Theory, helping us resource ourselves during intense emotions. We’ll explore the sisterhood wound and internalized misogyny—deeply ingrained patterns shaped by patriarchy that influence how women relate to themselves and each other. Through discussion, somatic practices, myth, and embodied inquiry, we will gently unravel these unconscious patterns, rewiring the feminine nervous system toward "tend and befriend" and reclaiming the power of sisterhood.

The Sisterhood Temple is a sacred space to slow down, receive, and be held in the warmth of sisterhood. Inspired by the ancient traditions of the Red Tent, this temple invites you to practice the art of giving and receiving, asking for what you truly need, and embracing the power of deep feminine restoration. Here, we honor active rest, nourishment, and the simple pleasure of being together—without expectation, without urgency, simply as we are. A sanctuary for the heart, body, and soul, the temple is a place to remember that replenishment is not a luxury but a birthright.

This journey connects you to the divine feminine through myth, archetype, and embodied practice. We’ll honor Saraswati, unlocking inner wisdom and creative flow, and explore the deep compassion of Mary Magdalene, inspiring healing and the reclamation of our voice.

We’ll embody Artemis’ fierce protection and Inanna’s transformative power, guiding us through death, rebirth, and sovereignty. These goddesses, from across the globe and diverse cultures, offer timeless wisdom. Through storytelling, movement, and reflection, we integrate their teachings into our lives for clarity, courage, and transformation.

This is a homecoming—a sacred weaving of all we have explored and remembered. Through adornment, we will honor the goddess within, inviting our higher selves to come out and play. With hands deep in the earth, we will gather offerings from nature, crafting personal altars inspired by all we have learned, in this lifetime and lifetimes passed.

We will write prayers, birth rituals, and create ceremonies that are uniquely our own. With song, chant, and dance, we will awaken the wisdom held in our bodies, celebrating the divine feminine within us and around us. This is an invocation, a reclamation, a remembering—of the goddesses of the world and the goddess that lives within you.