

ĀIO: a road to peace
Tarikura Kapea
Kia ora and Welcome to Āio: a road to peace.
A space to have in-depth conversations about hauora and holistic health.
Join me, Aotearoa New Zealand - based Tarikura Kapea as I talk to guests who work in this field. We explore topics like spirituality, art, health and wellness, self-development and indigenous practices to support you in your conscious evolution.
It is my mission to empower you with the tools to be your own healer, and to remind you that you have everything you need inside of you to feel good in your body, connect deeply with others and cultivate an intimate relationship with yourself.
I talk to guests who are artists, healers, practitioners and thought leaders to bring you insightful and raw conversations to help build a strong foundation of wellbeing.
Āio is Maori translates to Peace, Calm and Tranquility. I hope this space can help you define what peace means to you, how to access states of peace and embody it.
A space to have in-depth conversations about hauora and holistic health.
Join me, Aotearoa New Zealand - based Tarikura Kapea as I talk to guests who work in this field. We explore topics like spirituality, art, health and wellness, self-development and indigenous practices to support you in your conscious evolution.
It is my mission to empower you with the tools to be your own healer, and to remind you that you have everything you need inside of you to feel good in your body, connect deeply with others and cultivate an intimate relationship with yourself.
I talk to guests who are artists, healers, practitioners and thought leaders to bring you insightful and raw conversations to help build a strong foundation of wellbeing.
Āio is Maori translates to Peace, Calm and Tranquility. I hope this space can help you define what peace means to you, how to access states of peace and embody it.
Episodes
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Sep 12, 2022 • 59min
07. Jase Te Patu on M3 Mindfulness, te whare tapa whā & walking your path with resilience
Jase Te Patu is a popular TED Talk speaker, Edmund Hillary Fellow, and award-winning teacher of yoga and mindfulness. He is a master of facilitating people of all ages. Jase has 30 years of experience teaching in the well-being industry. He is the CEO and Founder of M3 Mindfulness. He is also the creator of Te Reo Yoga Cards and the previous owner of Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing. Everything Jase does is heart driven. He loves sharing his kete of skills with others in the hopes they can tend to all aspects of their well-being - physical, mental, spiritual and social. Today's korero is truly inspiring, Jase is a thought leader, and fills any space he's in with light. This episode is a wonderful insight into Te Ao Māori and we do a deep dive into te whare tapa whā, a beautiful model of holistic health. What we cover: M3 Mindfulness Whare tapa wha Walking your path with resilience Working through physical injury Jase's powerful introduction to yoga Practices to power your battery Socials: JASE instagram | @jasetepatuwebsite | www.jasetepatu.co.nz AIO- instagram | @aio.thepodcast - tik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA - instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Aug 22, 2022 • 56min
06. Yoni steaming, womb health and the rise of feminine knowledge with Taleta Maree
Yoni steaming is a holistic practice of sitting over a bowl of steaming herbs, it is said that the steam travels up the vaginal canal and can have profound benefits for the vagina and womb area. Studies have shown it can support women in healing many imbalances, physical, emotional and ancestral. Today's episode is with Taleta Maree, this heart-centered Polynesian Goddess inspires me so much, and I am beyond excited to share this conversation with you! Taleta is a Mother, Sacred Feminine Facilitator & Yoni Steaming Practitioner of Samoan descent. She shares her gifts & passions through her holistic health & wellness business 'Sacred Soul Sisters' which offers women's circles, workshops, retreats & herbal products to support wāhine in healing & awakening their divine feminine essence. Taleta's kaupapa is about guiding women back into the deep wisdom that lives within their heart, womb, voice & earth. Inspiring all wāhine to express their light & truth into the world. What we cover:What Yoni Steaming is.History & OriginThe word Yoni & Vagina The process of yoni steaming When should you be yoni steamingYoni steaming precautions Generational gifts & trauma5 steps to support your winter phase / bleedOur 4 inner seasons / understanding the female cycle Resources: E Book about your 4 Inner Seasons (Womban- Align With Your Sacred Feminine Inner Rhythm.) https://www.sacredsoulsisters.net/blank-page-1 Yoni Steaming Guide E Book https://www.sacredsoulsisters.net/blank-page-1 Socials: TALETAinstagram | @sacred.soul.sisters & polynesian_priestesswebsite | www.sacredsoulsisters.net AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcasttik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 9min
05. Naturopathy and herbal medicine for building a strong foundation for long term, meaningful wellness.
Tahlia is a qualified Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, she is the owner of Herbaceous Naturopathy. Tahlia's philosophy to wellness embodies a holistic approach to life and highlights the importance of investing in both our physical and emotional health. She believes no matter how busy life may be, finding time to nourish our whole self is vital to bring long term, meaningful wellness. This episode comes right back to the basics of health and wellness. It's an easy, accessible conversation for those who are starting on their holistic wellness journey. What we cover:The 6 principles of Naturopathy History of NaturopathyThe Nervous System Regulating your parasympathetic nervous systemHerbs & adaptogens Hormone HealthSupplements Fungi Everyday herbs to start using today Resources Mentioned in episodeMothermade Mushrooms (https://www.herbaceous.co.nz/store/mothermade) Herbal Teas (https://www.herbaceous.co.nz/store/herbal-tea) Socials: TAHLIAinstagram | @herbaceosnzwebsite | www.herbaceous.co.nz AIOinstagram | @aio.thepodcasttik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 22min
04. Māori mythology, Taonga pūoro (Māori instrument) and moko kauae with Te Kahureremoa
Te Kahureremoa is multidisciplinary in her art practice. She is a composer, singer, storyteller, taonga pūoro practitioner, visual artist and video maker. Kahu's rich background and experience in Māori performing arts and storytelling provides fertile ground for the listener to engage in thought provoking insights, growth and expansion. We discuss so much, from Witch life to gendering Atua Māori (Māori Gods) to growing up in a Pākehā system. This episode provides beautiful insight into Te Ao Māori/world Māori view. I feel as if these conversations are important to be having and I'm so grateful it's with Kahu. We laugh, we cry, we sing, this truly is a fun episode! Kahu's album just dropped, and it is FIRE, it's called Acts of Service (Bloodmoon is my personal fav ;)) check it out on Spotify, it's such a vibe for yoga, meditation prayer and DANCING. What we cover:- What Taonga Puoro is - History in Aotearoa New Zealand - Storytelling - Nga Atua Māori/ The Māori Gods and Deities and a discussion on their gender - Kahu's three favourite Atua wahine (we discuss genders, I say 'Atua wahine' loosely) - Māmā life, Kahu's perspective on motherhood - The reclamation of Te Reo Māori and the unwavering knowing that if you are Māori, you belong in Te Ao Māori, period. - Kahu's journey with her Moko Kauae - We share a special moment at the end, Kahu sings us a waiata from our childhood about the loss of the moko kauae. Socials: TE KAHUREREMOA- instagram | @tekahureretoa- spotify | @tekahureremoa AIO- instagram | @aio.thepodcast- tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA - instagram | @tarikura_ SPONSOR: Shift the way you enange with your īkura, your period. Get a pair of period underwear by AWWA Period Care Save 15% off your next order - head over to www.awwaperiodcare.com Use promo code: AIO for 15% off. DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Jul 30, 2022 • 51min
03. Reiki, the chakra system and cultivating your intuitive gifts with Ella Smuts-Kennedy.
Ella is an intuitive energy healer, a certified reiki practitioner, clairvoyant, a medium and a whole bunch of beautiful mystical things. Today's episode is about energy yoooooo. We do a deep dive into Reiki, what it is, who it can help, what it looks like and all its yummy benefits. Ella has a studio in Wainuiomata, Wellington. She holds in-person energy healings, group Reiki workshops, women circles and has a range of wellness products to support you. The way Ellas is supporting her community is stunning! She has such a grounding, relatable and compassionate way of helping her patients, she is wise beyond her years and is my go-to women for Reiki & energy healing. We also chat about how we can be mindful of our energetic field, cultivate our intuitive gifts and the power of intention. What we cover: What reiki is, and its origin story Ella's intuitive gifts A breakdown of the clear senses. Deep dive into the Chakra System What a Reiki healing looks like. The important detox process after receiving Reiki Socials: ELLA & THE SOUL SPACE STUDIO- instagram | @ellasmutskennedy- instagram | @thesoulspacestudio - website | https://www.thesoulspacestudio.com/ AIO- instagram | @aio.thepodcast - tik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA - instagram | @tarikura_ Discount Codes: Ellas is offering %30 off her services for the month of August & September (2022) Head to https://www.thesoulspacestudio.com/ and book in for your Reiki Healing experience. USE PROMO CODE: AIOREIKIAhi Wellness is offering %30 off Essential Oil Roller Bottles for the month of August & September (2022). Head to https://ahiwellness.co.nz/shop-1/essential-oil-rollers USE PROMO CODE: AIOOILS DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Jul 23, 2022 • 1h 11min
02. Honest & Ethical Cacao. The benefits and history of this soulful plant with Irma of Mamamuti.
This diverse plant can work with us on a physical, emotional and energetic level. Cacao is so bio available and can support us in many ailments. With ancient seeds the cacao craze has grown immensely in the health and wellness realm, and for good reason. But do you need to be spiritually attuned to participate in the joy of cacao? Irma believes cacao is accessible for everyone. Today I am speaking to Irma, creator of Mamamuti. An ethical premium organic cacao business based in sunny Raglan. Irma is a homeopath with a lifetime of knowledge and love for plants. She has such a tangible way of helping us understand how cacao works in the body and its rich history. We dive deep into how Cacao Ceremonies have grown over the last few years and share's insight on where the concept of 'Cacao Ceremony' originates from. Despite popular belief, Cacao Ceremonies have very little in common with ancient indenious practices and were brought to the west by an American man. So next time you feel 'bad' about perhaps not being as 'spiritual' as what you see on instagram - know that cacao is intended for everyone. What we cover:Benefits & use History & origins The science of cacaoHow it moved in to the westThe importance of ethical tradingThe cacao industry, farmers, brokers. The origins of Cacao CeremoniesSocials:IRMA - instagram | @mamamuti_cacao AIO- instagram | @aio.thepodcast - tik tok @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA- @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Jul 9, 2022 • 1h 24min
01. Courtney Durr: self- worth, self development, jealousy and the power of bringing women together.
https://www.instagram.com/aio.thepodcast/Today I'm talking to Courtney Durr, self worth couch and Queen behind Worth Wild. Courts is on a mission to help women build a strong sense of self-worth and heal the relationship with themselves. We chat about all things self development. From personal trainer to self worth coach, we talk about harmful language in the gym and her journey with body love. She brings women together and follows her joy, she expresses the fullness of feeling all human emotions, Courteny is truly inspirational. She runs group coaching programs that support women to heal the relationship with themselves and a self paced course to support people on the road of self development. We also chat: ● Self Sabotage ● Building Self Awareness ● Feeling your feelings ● How to work with jealousy ● Crying, how good? :) ● Her relationship with social media AND so much more! Resources discussed: READ: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Socials: COURTNEY ● instagram | @courtneydurr ● instagram | @worthwild.co ● tik tok | @worthwildcoach ● website | www.worthwild.co AIO ● instagram | @aio.thepodcast ● tik tok @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA ● @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss


