MAORI TE ARA WAITAHA - THE WAY OF THE WATER CARRIERS

07:15pm, Wed 22nd Apr 2026 - 09:00pm, Wed 22nd Apr

MAORI TE ARA WAITAHA - THE WAY OF THE WATER CARRIERS

07:15pm, Wed 22nd Apr 2026 - 09:00pm, Wed 22nd Apr 2026

An Opening Ceremony where Spirit Meets Nature to Stir the Inner Waters of Remembrance.

Drawing on their Waitaha/Māori/Ibaloi lineage; this dynamic soul nourishing ceremonial journey features traditional sounds of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Be lifted, activated, stirred and inspired by Karanga (sacred call), Waiata (song) and Taonga Pūoro (traditional instruments).

Mahu activates the audience through sound, vibration, ceremony, ancestry and the power of voice.

Let the spirit of Waitaha - the water carriers of New Zealand bring us together in one unified energy and life force of peace.

Nau mai Kake Mai Haere Mai

 

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Chelita Kahutianui O-Te-Rangi Zainey

Chelita is a Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator trained by Owaken Breathwork and a dedicated practitioner of the Māori healing arts for over a decade. Chelita bridges the sacred and the everyday, holding space for deep healing and self-discovery. Her work integrates Rongoā Māori, Taonga pūoro, Mirimiri, and wairua-based healing.

Joydah Mae

Joydah is a medicine weaver through song. A divine instrument and a channel of change.

Her music shifts the tides, speaking to our deep experiences in a way that is uplifting, empowering & transformative. Being in the presence of her sound, you will see it is more than just music. It is a return to the sacred & pure medicine for the heart and soul.

Joydah walks in reverence with her ancestors and carries with her the wisdom of her indigenous roots – Ibaloi, Igorot of northern Philippines. Her deep determination and commitment to invigorate the voices of the people, the ancestors & the land, draws a sense of felt community and purpose.

Rooted deeply in earth wisdom & connected to the divine, Joydah offers a grounded, embodied, rich & honest expression of what it means to live this human experience.

NOTES:

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Refund Policy:
If you are unable to attend this event, you are eligible for a full refund of the ticket price if you contact us at least 24 hours in advance of the published start time. Contact must be made via email to [email protected]  or in person at The Yoga Barn reception desk. We are NOT able to process refunds for any reason if you contact us less than 24 hours prior to the published start time.  We do not cover reimbursement of any associated booking fees that exceed our published ticket price.
Ticket Transfer:
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Late Arrival:
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Cancellation Policy:
If this event is canceled by The Yoga Barn prior to the start time, you are eligible for a refund of your ticket. We do not cover reimbursement of any associated booking fees that exceed our published ticket price. Please be aware that refunds may take up to 30 days.

Venue Details

The Yoga Barn
Ubud, Bali, 80571