Haka with Mana – Connection with oneself, rage and boundaries workshops – Mana Akitanga from Polynesia (Ra’iatea)

This first Haka workshop in Krakow will take you to the Ngati Toa (tribe), learning and performing an introduction to the Haka, then “Ka mate” itself and finally finish with an outro of the Haka. With “Ka mate” we want to remind ourselves of unity, motivation and combativity.

“Ka mate” is the most popular haka thanks to the New Zealand national rugby team. “Ka mate” belongs to Ngati Toa Rangatira, a dominant tribe of the Cook strait area. Under the lead of Chief Te Rauparaha, Ngati Toa turned into a regional power in the mid of the 19th century.

In Polynesia, it is known that men on the battlefield are fierce but let women be part of it and the opponents will tremble. Polynesians believe women and men are one, united, therefore Haka is for women and men, and for this workshop, regardless of experience.

During the 3h workshop we will:

– Learn about the Polynesian approach with energy and how Polynesians take care of their bond with nature, ancestors, people and themselves.
– Learn what the most popular Haka, “Ka mate”, represents, and how Haka works on our mind and our body
– Set and nurture our boundaries the Polynesian way
– Embody the Polynesian spirits of the steady Guardian or the fierce Warrior
– Understand the Polynesian concept of “mana”, the energy, of “aroha”, care/love/empathy, of “kotahi”, unity, of “ao”, the world around us, nature, etc…
– Dance and perform movements of power
– Know how to release and face emotions described as “negative” in the Polynesian way
– Work with rage and let it be heard through our voices
– Let emotions be visible on our faces through “Pūkana”

☀️About Mana:

Mana, comes from Polynesia, born on the sacred island of Ra’iatea, the legendary Hava’i Nui. His family traces their lineage to the clan/tribe standing against colonizers in the Leeward islands, in French Polynesia, and Aotearoa (New Zealand). As the traditions oblige, he learnt about his ancestors, cultures, and traditions growing up with his grandparents, guarding dearly the stories and legends of Polynesia, told by his elders in his childhood.
Mana’s goal is to share the authentic Polynesian cultures.

This is a gentle reminder to always seek for Polynesian guidance when willing to learn about Polynesian practices, that shows respect to the cultures. Please, look for Polynesians.

When: Sunday 29.06 from 10:00 to 13:00

Where: Przestrzeń Ruchu i Tańca Kontakt
Address: Szpitalna 40, 31-024 Kraków

*Price*: 250pln (BLIK or Bank transfer)

Link to registration: https://forms.gle/8aVGeeZBzuuas5v27

For more details or for questions, write to Mana, +48 536 161 600

* THE WORKSHOP ARE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH with the possibility of translation into Polish