Listen "#1 Gabrielle Walker: Exploring Romi Romi, the sacred Māori bodywork practice and its healing benefits, ancestral healing, integrating the light and dark, overcoming challenging times (TW suicidal ideation)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I speak with Gabrielle Walker, a Māori healer based in Perth, to explore the indigenous healing modality of Romi Romi.Gabrielle explains the origins, benefits, and cultural significance of Romi Romi. We discuss how Romi Romi helps release stored energies in the body, the importance of acknowledging both light and dark aspects of one’s healing journey, and the ancestral connections activated through this practice. Gabrielle also shares her personal healing path and offers advice to those struggling with mental health challenges. (Trigger warning- suicidal ideation is discussed)You can find Gabrielle at:W: wanderkind.com.auIG: @wanderkindenergyYou can find Leora at:IG: a healing guide podRecommended books/ authors:Ekart Tolle: The Power of Now; a New EarthMichael Singer: Untethered SoulJack Kornfield: After the ecstasy, the laundryMoojiHealing practices Gabrielle mentioned:Romi RomiMiri MiriKinesiologyVipassana meditationConscious danceThai massageTopics:00:00 Introduction00:53 Introducing Gabrielle Walker01:57 Understanding Romi Romi05:04 Benefits of Romi Romi09:25 Preparing for a Romi Romi Session11:27 Ancestral Healing and Romi Romi15:08 Cultural Sensitivities and Romi Romi20:23 Leora’s experience of Romi Romi26:17 Gabrielle's Healing Journey29:08 Advice for Those Struggling34:04 Tools and Practices for Healing36:11 Closing Thoughts
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