ABOUT
I, Kirsty Ka grew up in modern multicultural environment, experiencing city life and what it had to offer. My heart called me to the ancient ways, into nature and the forests, to sit around fires and bathe in the River of Life. I experienced personal, professional and life challenges that drove me to seek greater clarity, healing and meaning. I traveled and explored, finding my way back to indigenous traditions and universal spiritual wisdom in order to understand my true self and remember my larger purpose. The ancient ways spoke to me. Mother Nature held me and her medicine provided the answers I was seeking. My purpose become clear to be a bridge between worlds, to help connect people back to Mother Earth, to Indigenous and ancients ways for many more to remember the sacredness, spirit and joy of this life.
Over the years together with Maori elder Matua Louis and others we have been offering many Wild Wisdom Ka retreats and programs, offering online classes and trainings as well as attending large international Wisdomkeeper programs. It is a gift for us both to see over the years how these programs, nature quests and wisdom teachings have empower many people to live more freely, fully and in their hearts. We are so grateful to be able to witness people from all walks of life return home and integrate their experiences into their daily lives; and see how it positively effects their relationships, extends into their communities and supports humanity as a whole.
KIRSTY KA ~ BALI
I am in my element connecting myself and others to nature, beauty, peace and inner power. For years I felt called to help people listen to and be touched by ancient forests, pure waters and the spirit of the land. From an early age I sensed the importance of indigenous wisdom and communicated about it to others. In my twenties I studied and worked with Australian Aboriginals, local communities and organisations that dedicated themselves to the sacredness of life and the Earth.
In order to help bridge worlds, I became a founding member at 1 of 100 global Impact Hubs focusing on the intersection of social and environmental impact, interconnecting community, entrepreneurship and business. After a number of successful years, I found myself feeling limited by cultural norms, routines, social expectations, life in the city as well as my own mind and fears. I could feel the disconnection from nature, my true spirit and the pure joy of life itself. In order to support my deeper needs, life transition and greater purpose, I turned back to nature, self-expression and ancient wisdom for guidance. I began working more with wisdomkeepers, ceremonies, music medicine and nature quests finding even more than what I was looking for and supporting others to do so too.
I offer these modalities in my authentic way, supporting many people to find greater peace, joy, confidence and wholeness. My work is in service to the Earth, Creation and to greater harmony for all of our relations.
MATUA LOUIS TE KOUOREHUA KEREOPA ~ AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND
Louis Kereopa is a Maori elder (kaumatua). He is recognised as a Matapuna (Living Spring). Matua shares his traditional wisdom and holistic practices that honour Gaia, the Creator, the elements and unconditional love. His main passion and channel for sharing is as a Tohunga Whakairo (traditional Maori master carver). He is a nature-based spiritual counsellor and mentor in various levels of spiritual and emotional guidance and healing. Matua teaches his own form of open-eyed prayer meditation called Te Rakau Rangimarie, or way of the peace stick. This prayer in movement honours the Creator, Gaia and the seven elements of nature.
As a mentor and friend to many souls, he expresses his compassion and love of mankind through guitar, drums, prayer and singing. Matua is invited to share Maori and universal wisdom at elder and indigenous wisdomkeeper gatherings around the world.
WE WALK TOWARDS GREATER BALANCE AND BEAUTY, IN HONOUR AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND THE EARTH, OUR MOTHER.