Te Kore
Calming the Body. Preparing for the Journey.
Many wāhine have spent years in survival mode carrying responsibilities, stress, and emotional weight.
Before deeper reflection can begin, the body needs time to slow down and settle.
The purpose of Te Kore is to explore simple practices that reconnect us with wairua, allowing mauri to flow and the nervous system to regulate.
This prepares us for the next stage of the journey, Te Pō, where deeper emotional reflection can take place.
TOI Oho Wairua
Awakening Spirit
This movement invites you to connect with wairua.
Through quiet reflection and grounding practices, we begin to notice the deeper awareness that sits beneath the noise of everyday life.
Strengthening this connection helps restore balance and clarity.
Reconnect with wairua through simple spiritual practices.
Examples:
• karakia
• waiata
• quiet reflection
• time with whenua.
TOI Oho Mauri
Awakening the Life Force
As wairua steadies, mauri begins to move more freely.
This movement invites you to notice the life force within, the energy that supports your wellbeing, presence, and vitality.
Practices that support mauri include:
• breathing slowly
• grounding the body
• gentle movement
• learning cultural practices such as karanga.
Why This Matters
When wairua is steady and mauri is flowing, the nervous system begins to settle.
This prepares you for the next stage of the journey Te Pō, where deeper reflection may reveal emotional blockages, patterns, or experiences that are ready to be acknowledged and released.
Daily Practice
Choose one small practice each day to help calm the body and return to presence.
Small consistent practices help the nervous system regulate and rebalance.
Reflection
You may wish to reflect on:
• What helps me feel calm and present?
• When do I feel most connected to my wairua?
You may sit with these reflections in your own way, or use He Moko Puna as a companion for deeper journalling.
Continue the Journey
Through reflection and realignment with our values, clarity begins to emerge.
When wairua is steady and mauri is flowing, wāhine may be ready to enter Te Pō, where deeper reflection begins.