Mauri Tau Unfolding is an ACC-registered Rongoā Māori provider based in Hastings.
Mauri Tau Unfolding
Our work has an indigenous approach, to reconnect you to your natural balance and the harmony of nature that is always present in life. Mauri Tau is not here to teach you something new but to help you remember and reconnect with something old and ancient. You were born naturally connected to nature and during the path of your life you may have become disconnected. Mauri Tau is the rediscovery of your innate capacity, potency and intelligence. The rediscovery of your natural sense of self.
Eddie Ngatai: ACC-registered Rongoā Māori Practitioner
I grew up in a predominantly Māori setting. I am grateful to experience an era where our old people lived and expressed themselves with the power and grace of Mauri. On the other extreme was my personal challenge of human suffering. I experienced the trauma of separation as a baby, creating serious health problems and then witnessed violence growing up.
The outcome was an unsettled life, feeling like I didn’t fit in and belong anywhere and unconsciously looking externally for love and to be wanted. The pattern was set of unhappiness, addiction and dysfunctional relationships.
I initially worked as a youth worker then as a family violence facilitator for over 30 years. I have continued to work with individuals and couples. I trained as clinical hypnotherapist and spent a short time involved with Restorative Justice. There was an unconscious seeking to heal an emptiness inside and seeking an answer to why we have to suffer?
In 2001 I met and worked with a Māori Tohunga (High priest or Shaman). His humble but deep integrity was reflected in his profound work and miraculous healings. For me to witness something happening beyond mainstream health, and experience the living expression of how our ancestors worked, was an enchanting privilege.
The ending of another relationship led me to the Leela School of awakening as a therapist. It helped me discover and deepen into Mauri. Bringing to life what was always innate within.
