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34. Being a Conduit for Deep Healing. An Indigenous Perspective: with Chelita Zainey.

Release Date: 08/13/2024

40. Cultural appropriation in the yoga industry with Prageeth Jayathissa

ĀIO: a road to peace

Today I am joined by Prageeth Jayathissa, we unravel the tangled web of cultural appropriation woven through the modern yoga industry. From the colonial roots of yogic practices to the commodification of sacred symbols and the misrepresentation of feminine deities, we hold nothing back. We dive into how capitalism distorts ancient teachings, the unsettling rise of “light supremacy,” and why the chakra system you think you know might be more Jungian than yogic. How do we respect yogic roots, serve the community, and still keep the lights on? Join us as we dive into the heart of a powerful,...

39. Attune your voice; finding your true note with sound alchemist Chloe Crouch.

ĀIO: a road to peace

The voice is one of our greatest instruments, the source of our truth and the vessel through which we communicate with the world. How we interact with our voice has a powerful ripple effect in our lives. Attuning to our true note can offer us courage, confidence, and strength as we walk through this world. Today, we are joined by Chloe Crouch, a sound alchemist and vocal coach. Chloe was traditionally trained as a singer and plays multiple instruments. She guides people on potent sound journeys and sings from the depths of her soul. Chloe shares her journey of losing her partner and allowing...

38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen

ĀIO: a road to peace

Join us as we explore the vast and glorious world of Aromatic Medicine. Essential oils have been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, medicinal settings, and beauty therapy. They are powerful plant extracts that can directly access your brain! Essential oils can sometimes get a bad wrap, labeled as ‘woo woo’ and alternative - in this episode you’ll learn how essential oils are far more than just ‘pretty smells’ but can be used to treat illness and disease. We are joined by Bo Hendgen, a Doctor of Osteopathy and a Naturopathic Physician with 42 years of experience. She...

37. Hapu Wānanga; Māori Birthing Practices with Tawera Trinder

ĀIO: a road to peace

Today we are exploring Māori birthing practices, we are joined by Tawera Trinder a Māori midwife who works with whānau Māori alongside their pregnancy journey. Tawera and her team of wāhine deliver kaupapa Māori antenatal education wānanga, that is enriched with tikanga practices and principles. The kaupapa within the wānanga are delivered, and seen through a te ao Māori lens, in addition to the sensitive and articulate delivery of clinical and midwifery content. This is a powerfulful lens into the Māori worldview, highlighting the nurturing and spiritual dimensions of the...

36. Magic mushrooms to expand consciousness and integrate trauma - with indigenous plant medicine guide, Raquel Minh

ĀIO: a road to peace

In this insightful episode we explore the energetics of magic mushrooms and how psilocybin can support the integration of trauma. Magic mushrooms can be a powerful support for rewiring our subconscious mind and expanding past our limiting beliefs. We are joined by Raquel Minh, a trauma-informed facilitator, plant medicine guide, yoga teacher, and studio owner. She shares from her lived experience in the psychedelic realm and from learned traditions of curanderismo (healing) and yoga. With a focus on education and harm reduction, she's an advocate for psychedelic mushrooms to support...

35. The Psychospiritual Effect of a Women’s Inner Seasons: a Journey into Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Charlotte Friedrich

ĀIO: a road to peace

Unlock the power of menstrual cycle awareness in this enlightening episode as we explore the four seasons of a woman's inner seasons —spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Discover how understanding these phases can enhance your well-being, intuition, self awareness and self compassion. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection with your body or seeking practical tools for aligning your life with your menstrual cycle, this episode is packed with empowering insights to help you embrace your innate feminine wisdom. We are joined by Charlotte, a Cyclical Wellbeing practitioner, certified...

34. Being a Conduit for Deep Healing. An Indigenous Perspective: with Chelita Zainey.

ĀIO: a road to peace

This week's episode is full power. We are joined by Chelita Kahutianui-o-te-Rangi Zainey (Waitaha; Ngāpuhi; Ngāti Kahu; Ngāti Haua; Ngāti Ruanui; Lebanese; Scottish; Irish) Through the reclamation of her whakapapa and ancestral gifts, Chelita is an established practitioner of the Māori Healing Arts including Mirimiri, Rongoā Māori, Hau Tapu Breathwork, Matakite, and Taonga Pūoro. She works as a conduit and channel for Ngā Mareikura o Waitaha – the Grandmothers of the Waitaha Nation. Chelita has been a practitioner, Teacher, Guide, and Mentor for over a decade. Chelita is a Certified...

34. Astrology: Creating Music with the Rhythm and Pulse of the Stars with Karen Hunter

ĀIO: a road to peace

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the mystical world of astrology, exploring the profound connections between celestial bodies and our personal journeys. We uncover how planetary alignment influences our lives, guiding us toward self-inquiry and introspection. Today we are joined by Kāren Hunter, a multifaceted woman. She weaves music, astrology and tarot into her offerings, with the intention of contributing to the awakening of humanity. She offers one on one readings, group workshops, festival performances, shamanic sound journeys and facilitates ceremonies. This...

33. Astrology: How to transform your darkness into light with Anoushka Van Rijn

ĀIO: a road to peace

Dive into the mystical world of astrology, where the stars and planets hold the keys to radical self enquiry and acceptance. In this episode, we'll unravel the ancient wisdom of the twelve astrological zodiac signs, explore the profound impact of celestial alignments, and discover how our north and south nodes can illuminate our paths with clarity and purpose. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a curious newcomer, this is the perfect 101 Astrology episode to satisfy your curiosity and expand your cosmic knowledge. Today we are joined by Anoushka Van Rijn, an astrologer, tarot...

32. Self Love, Sisterhood and Cultivating Contentment in your single season with Kayla Anderson

ĀIO: a road to peace

This ones for my honeys who are working to cultivate a delicious relationship with their inner worlds. Self love you say? Sure it’s a hype word at the moment and rightly so - this world needs more people deeply loving and honoring themselves. Gone are the days where this feels selfish. There is so much pain and suffering in the world, sometimes we feel helpless, the work we do internally absolutely contributes to the collective consciousness of this planet. Heal ourselves and we can heal the world. We are joined today by Kayla Anderson, she is a self-love guide, helping you to cultivate a...

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This week's episode is full power.
We are joined by Chelita Kahutianui-o-te-Rangi Zainey
(Waitaha; Ngāpuhi; Ngāti Kahu; Ngāti Haua; Ngāti Ruanui; Lebanese; Scottish; Irish)

Through the reclamation of her whakapapa and ancestral gifts, Chelita is an established practitioner of the Māori Healing Arts including Mirimiri, Rongoā Māori, Hau Tapu Breathwork, Matakite, and Taonga Pūoro. She works as a conduit and channel for Ngā Mareikura o Waitaha – the Grandmothers of the Waitaha Nation. Chelita has been a practitioner, Teacher, Guide, and Mentor for over a decade.

Chelita is a Certified Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator trained by Owaken Breathwork and is now traveling the world sharing her medicine.

In this episode we explore Chelitas journey from discovering her matakite (clairvoyant, seer) gifts, growing up in a pākeha family and the disconnection she experienced from her culture and in turn her gifts. Chelitas shares her learnings while working in the sex industry and how that brought to light her gifts as a mentor and guide. She talks about her liberation through the darkness and the connection she found traveling through the 12 heavens (a founding spiritual concept in Te Ao Māori) which reformed her connection to her ancestors and guides. We talk about Atua Wahine (Māori Goddesses) and various Māori healing tools and concepts. Chelita now supports people to rekindle their connection to spirit and their support team - empowering you to be your own healer.

TRIGGER WARNING - we briefly talk about childhood ritualistic abuse (about an hour and six minutes in)

What we cover:

Ko wai koe, where do your waters descend?
Chelita’s experience discovering her Matakite (clairvoyant/seer) gifts.
Allowing her gifts to shine through while working in the sex industry.
Chelitas experience with Te Po, The Darkness.
Connecting with her tupuna/ancestors
Atua wāhine - Māori Goddesses/deities
Traveling through the 12 heavens to communicate with Ngā Mareikura (divine feminine entities)
Aho Tapu - The first line of weaving. Clearing distortions from the field.
The body can conceal trauma until it's safe to reveal - discovering repressed trauma.
Healing from ritualistic abuse
Clearing tools in Te Ao Māori

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