Stand in “Mana”: Workshop of presence and movement – Mana Akitanga

Warsztaty są prowadzone w języku angielskim / Workshops are conducted in English

Rooted in the traditions of Haka and Mau Rākau, this 3h workshop draws from ancestral Māori practices that cultivate strength, grounding, and unity between body, mind, and spirit. Originally used for preparation, focus, and connection, these powerful forms go far beyond performance, they awaken inner alignment, sharpen awareness, and activate your life force.
Guided by Mana, this is a respectful and embodied introduction to practices that carry depth, meaning, and mana.

What is planned:
• Haka and Mau Rākau-inspired exercises, to explore strength, grounding, and inner alignment
• Introduction to Polynesian philosophy and spirituality, offering simple, practical insights to integrate into daily life
• Voice liberation and presence work

This experience supports you to:
• Reconnect with your body, your rhythm, and the natural world
• Clarify your direction and personal intentions
• Build grounded confidence and inner strength
• Experience a practical, embodied form of spirituality
• Integrate meaningful tools you can carry into your everyday life

What to bring for the workshop:
Please wear black clothes. Prepare a drink for your throat, as we will free your voice. Bring a 120cm (best) long wooden stick, or any stick you got.

About the facilitator:
Mana was born on Ra’iatea, the legendary Hawaiki Nui, the sacred origin of the Polynesians. He carries a lineage of guidance, strength, and leadership: from his mother’s side, he descends from women chiefs whose wisdom shaped generations, and from his father’s line, he inherits the blood of Bora Bora’s greatest high chief and the warriors of the Waikato tribe in Aotearoa, embodying courage, honour, and the enduring spirit of guardianship.
Following tradition, he absorbed the culture, customs, and ancestral knowledge
passed down by his grandparents, who nurtured his bond with the land, the stories, and sacred rituals. Today, he carries their teachings with humility, honouring the ancestors, the land, and all who enter the spaces he holds. His presence is not a pursuit of power but a living tribute to the mana, wisdom, and energy that flow through him, connecting past, present, and future.

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EVENT DETAILS:

Price: 250pln

LINK TO REGISTER:
https://forms.gle/XhrjtCa6ugV4yijw5

When: APRIL 18, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.

Where: KONTAKT, Space of Movement, Dance and Music, Szpitalna street 40, 31-024 Kraków