Our Maori Topic this term is Hauora. This is the Maori Philospohy of health and well- being. There are 4 dimensions of Hauora; Taha Tinana, Taha Hinengaro, Taha, Whanau and Taha Wairua.
Taha tinana - Physical well-being
the physical body, its growth, development, and ability to move, and ways of caring for it
Taha hinengaro - Mental and emotional well-being
coherent thinking processes, acknowledging and expressing thoughts and feelings and responding constructively
Taha whanau - Social well-being
family relationships, friendships, and other interpersonal relationships; feelings of belonging, compassion, and caring; and social support
Taha wairua - Spiritual well-being
the values and beliefs that determine the way people live, the search for meaning and purpose in life, and personal identity and self-awareness (For some individuals and communities, spiritual well- being is linked to a particular religion; for others, it is not.)
Each of the four dimensions supports each other.
As part of Exploring Taha Tinana we looked at the people who celebrate and support us. Using natural materials we create some unique family tree portraits.
