A Matariki Celebration

- Kia ora Taranaki dance tribe - I am so super excited to announce that we have the incredibly talented Anirvan Deva coming to Taranaki! Anirvan is a headline DJ at all the NZ festivals and we are super lucky to have him here for this special event. We also have the beautiful Paula Cronin leading a stunning kawakawa tea ceremony for us. We will use the powerful rongoā - medicine of this plant to close the year that has been and call in the coming year for us here in Aotearoa. Matariki which is also close to winter solstice is a perfect time to pause, turn inward and reflect especially around the areas of our life that the stars of Matariki represent. Commonly thought of as a cluster of seven stars, there are actually nine associated with Māori legend. Matariki Nurturing, signifying our connection to our environment. Pōhutukawa Representing those who have passed on. Waitī Support, symbolising our ties to fresh water and the food within. Waitā Support, symbolising our ties to the ocean and the food within. Waipuna-ā-rangi Kindness, appreciation of the rainfall/water. Tupuānuku Friendship, appreciation of food grown within the soil/plants. Tupuārangi Sharing and an appreciation of food grown from trees. Ururangi Wind, speed and positivity. Hiwa-i-te-rangi The youngest star, considered the wishing star for future hopes and desires Ecstatic dance is freeform movement journey, held in a safe and sacred container. A space to gather and reclaim the joy and release of dancing in a non-judgmental space. Spaces are limited and will sell out so please book your spot today to avoid disappointment If funds are an issue at this time please DM me direct as I can always use a hand with set up. When: 7.00 - 9pm Where: Merrilands Domain Cost: $25.00 https://events.humanitix.com/a-matariki-celebration What to Bring: We will begin with the tea ceremony so bring something to sit on and your own cup. About Sarsha Hope; Sarsha is a teacher of teachers and has over 20 years experience as a facilitator, yoga teacher, embodiment guide and ecstatic dance space holder. She has held many teacher training's, retreats and workshops here in Aotearoa and overseas and has a gift of bringing people into connection with themselves, each other and the earth.Sarsha creates brave, tender, inclusive, safe and fun spaces for our hearts to unfold, heal and embrace our most empowered soul self. About Anirvan Deva; Anirvan Deva is a DJ on the path of sharing mysticism with beats and deep sounds. Rooted in the richness of diverse musical traditions, his multicultural sound crosses borders between world fusion, tribal shamanic downtempo and various tonalities of electronics with deep grooves, big bass and even mantras. Originally from Italy, Anirvan Deva moved to Aotearoa 11 years ago and he is a cornerstone of our local festivals and ceremony scenery: yoga & alcohol free events and festivals (NZ Spirit, Earth Beat, SolRise, Vegan Food Fest), cacao ceremonies & ecstatic dance (Deep Dance Tribe, The Holistic Hub, SOULstice), solstice & equinox celebrations (WeAreOne, Bhakti Fest, Earthbound). Every Wed (2-4pm) Anirvan Deva is on Base FM with his show "Beneath The Surface'', the program that goes beyond the boundaries of any specific tempo or genre, mixing DJ culture of the last 40 years. About Paula Cronin: Paula is an international yoga teacher, reiki nature energy healer, gong/sound therapist, nature rongoā lover and kaitiaki. Connecting to these practices reminds us we are energy, we are magick! Paula teaches several styles of yoga, meditation and yoga nidra. She trained and taught full time in London, as well as teaching international yoga and wellness retreats, before returning to her beloved home country of Aotearoa, New Zealand in October 2019. Paula was a therapeutic social worker, counsellor and trainer for over 15 years before moving into the realm of yoga and energy healing. This hikoi clarifying that whatever sphere we are in, it's all energy. As we consciously connect to, and create from, our soul, our heart, our innate inner wisdom, we rise into our whole, true, unique beautiful Self. Paula teaches and practices from the heart, with aroha, and is led by wairua. Paula weaves The Elements through all her offerings and invites every body to remember who they are - divine, unique, beautiful light, here to shine bright out into the world! Mauri Ora, Mauri Aroha! We look forward to sharing space together soon.