Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing co-owners Jase Te Patu and Justine Hamill use te reo in their yoga classes. When Jase Te Patu held a special yoga class in te reo Māori as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in 2018, more than 100 people showed up, filling the central Wellington studio to capacity. READ MORE:* Don't just change your email sign-off: Embracing te ao Māori more than one week a year* Te reo Māori should be a part of every New Zealander's identity* The best te reo Māori books for childrenThey’ve become known for their bilingual approach, offering basic instructions and names of postures in both English and Māori during classes. It’s the very same teachings.”ROSA WOODS/Stuff Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing encourages students who attend their classes to try using te reo. For Te Patu, that first yoga class he taught fully in te reo Māori inspired him to take classes at Te Whare Wānanga to improve his language skills.

Source: Stuff September 15, 2020 03:38 UTC