ETHOS
The literal translation of Awa Atua is ‘River of the Gods’, as you can imagine there is realms of knowledge and lessons within those four words.
Āio is a Māori word that reflects the concepts of peace, calm and tranquility. And if you look closer Ā can mean ‘to be of’ and Io is the Supreme creator in Māori mythology, some may suggest that Āio can also mean ‘being of creation energy.’
What a beautiful mirror to the Awa Atua concept, both identifying there are gods within us all.
In many ways Āio’s ethos is grounded in the concept of “Awa Atua” a Māori term used to describe and translate the female menstrual cycle.
WHAT DOES INNER PEACE MEAN TO YOU?
PRODUCER & HOST
Tarikura was born and raised in Petone, a seaside village in Wellington, in Aotearoa/New Zealand’s capital city. She attended Kohanga Reo (language nest - pre school) and a bilingual Māori school. Her early years of education has shaped Tarikura’s worldview which orientates towards Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view). She feels the privilege of having being influenced by Māori culture at such a young age and holds that with pride in her adult years.
Tarikura is a storyteller at heart, yup she was putting on shows for her willing parents as a wee thing. She was a proud Spice Girl, Cheetah Girl and S Club 7 member.
As her storytelling shifted, she worked in the creative and entertainment industry for 10 years and found more dynamic ways to tell stories - through the body, movement, the voice and even energy.
Tarikura worked as a model and performer for the World of Wearable Art for 9 seasons, and felt honoured to perform in their international tours in Australia, China and USA. Tari has worked as an actor with roles in tv, commercials and voice overs. Her most enjoyable role has been working with James Cameron as a performance capture artist in the Avatar Sequels, brining Nav’i characters to life .
Tarikura has experienced hormonal challenges since her first bleed, this led her down a path of great healing. This exploration guided her to India to study yoga and Ayurveda where she found expansive spiritual teachings. She has journeyed through the art of reiki, mirimiri, yoga, embodiment, essential oils and of course plant medicine.
Self inquiry and self discovery is at the forefront of Tarikura’s healing path she finds great solace in understanding her codes through astrology, human design and elemental awareness.
Podcasting came through as a means to share the profound effects holistic health was making in Tarikura’s life, from cycle awareness to managing mental health she found peace in traditional healing methods. Feeling frustrated about the negative stigma that surrounds diverse ways of healing, Tarikura is on a mission to shift this narrative.
Empowering people with tools and resources to tend gently to our inner worlds is why she created this podcast.
Tarikura believes shifting to a more indigenous world view, where interconnectedness is the thread that binds us - can and will heal this world.
Like you, Tarikura is on a road to peace, gaining resources and tools to feel calm in her body and mind. Exploring new ways (or is simply old ways) of thinking to elevate the spirit and expand her consciousness. She is by no means over the line, join her in all the messiness it takes to find true alignment and authenticity.
TARIKURA’S TOOLS FOR SELF REGULATION
cacao, gentle movement, quiet, stillness, ceremony, voice notes to sisters, tea, blue lotus, humming, self massage, walking, yoga nidra, singing, crying and self forgiveness.
TARIKURA SPENDS HER MORNINGS & EVENINGS
With poet Sarah Blondin from the Insight Timer app
And spiritual alchemist Londrelle
from Spotify