The Sacred Threads of Spirit : Ngā Aho o Te Wairua Echoes of the Ancestors – Storytelling, Ritual & Sacred Practice Course Summary: Step into the sacred currents of Ngā Aho o Te Wairua, the Sacred Threads of Spirit, as you embark on a 7-week journey of ancestral connection, storytelling, and elemental wisdom. Guided by three revered Māori Grandmothers—Grandmother Eila Paul, Grandmother Taiha-Moetu, and Grandmother Hato—this course will awaken your connection to your tūpuna (ancestors), deepen your spiritual practice, and empower you with tools for transformation. Through kōrero tuku iho (sacred storytelling), elemental rituals, and the practice of Pepeha, this course weaves together ancient knowledge with personal reflection, helping you align with your wairua (spirit), whenua (land), and whakapapa (lineage). Each Grandmother will lead two classes, culminating in a final week where all three unite, offering blessings, collective wisdom, and guidance for integrating these teachings into daily life. 🌿 Course Format: 📅 Dates: US: March 6 – April 17 (Thursdays at 2 PM Idaho) NZ: March 7 – April 18 (Fridays at 10 AM NZT) Daylight Saving Time Change begins on Sunday March 9th in the U.S. This may affect your class start time moving forward depending on where you live. If you live in a region that does not have Daylight Saving Time or has a start date that varies from the United States, you can use the Time Zone Converter to check the time of future class sessions. Visit here https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html 💻 Live on Zoom Webinar (Recorded for those unable to attend live) 📜 Includes an E-Book filled with course materials & wisdom teachings 💰 Investment: $222 for 7 weeks or $39 per class (* inquire on scholarships) Week 1: Ahi Kā Roa – The Eternal Flame Within (Grandmother Hato) 🔹 Objective: Activate your inner fire (ahi) to ignite passion, purpose, and empowerment. 🔹 Lesson: Understanding Ahi Kā Roa, the eternal flame of connection, resilience, and ancestral presence. 🔹 Practice: Fire meditation to awaken your inner light. Week 2: Te Whenua – Rooted in the Earth (Grandmother Hato) 🔹 Objective: Ground yourself in earth energy (papatūānuku) to cultivate stability, healing, and wisdom. 🔹 Lesson: Connecting with the guardians of the land, trees (rākau), and mountains (maunga). 🔹 Practice: Tree meditation to absorb the mauri (life force) of the ngahere (forest). Week 3: Wairua Whenua – Grounding in Your Pepeha (Grandmother Taiha-Moetu) 🔹 Objective: Strengthen your Pepeha (spiritual map of self) by deepening your connection to the land and ancestors. 🔹 Lesson: Understanding whenua (land), maunga (mountain), and awa (river) in your personal and spiritual identity. 🔹 Practice: Writing and speaking your expanded Pepeha with intention. Week 4: Ngā Hau e Whā – The Winds of the Four Directions (Grandmother Taiha-Moetu) 🔹 Objective: Learn to harness the energy of air (hau) to clear blockages and invite transformation. 🔹 Lesson: The role of Tāwhirimātea (God of Winds) in shifting energy and perspective. 🔹 Practice: Haka breathing techniques to strengthen inner clarity and release fear. Week 5: Te Wairua o te Kōrero – Spirit of the Story (Grandmother Eila) 🔹 Objective: Discover the power of storytelling (kōrero tuku iho) as a vessel for healing, wisdom, and ancestral connection. 🔹 Lesson: The role of whakapapa (ancestry) in shaping identity and spiritual awareness. 🔹 Practice: Guided story-weaving meditation to receive insights from your ancestors. Week 6: Te Waiora – The Sacred Waters of Healing (Grandmother Eila) 🔹 Objective: Work with the element of water (wai) to purify, release, and embrace renewal. 🔹 Lesson: The spiritual significance of waiora (pure waters) in healing and transformation. 🔹 Practice: Sacred water ritual for emotional cleansing and clarity. Week 7: Te Korowai Aroha – Weaving the Cloak of Love and Light (All Grandmothers) 🔹 Objective: Integrate all teachings and receive final blessings from the Grandmothers. 🔹 Lesson: The korowai (cloak) as a symbol of love, protection, and ancestral embrace. 🔹 Practice: A closing ceremony with storytelling, song, and final reflections. * Please note you will be registered by The Path for the session or sessions you paid for and then Zoom will be sending you the login information to join and also an E-book will be sent to you if you enrolled for the entire course, or the lesson for the week you signed up for. ** Daylight Saving Time Change begins on Sunday March 9th in the U.S. This may affect your class start time moving forward depending on where you live. If you live in a region that does not have Daylight Saving Time or has a start date that varies from the United States, you can use the Time Zone Converter to check the time of future class sessions. See link here : https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html