Fitness of the Gods – Tanē Mahuta
TĀNE MAHUTA
TĀNE MAHUTA is the Māori God of the forest and birds. The Māori Movement is manu waewae (bird leg movements), focusing on isometric and balance (holding a static exercise position for a period of time).
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Warm up
The warm up is common to all levels of programmes and prepares the body and mind for the exercises ahead.![](http://www.maorimovement.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Maori-Movement-Tane-Mahuta-Level-1.jpg)
Level 1
In Level 1 we focus on the isometrics and balance with a movement called Toroa Kauka.
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level 2
In Level 2 we focus on the isometrics and balance with a movement called Whakawhiti Rua.
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level 3
In Level 3 we focus on the isometrics and balance with a movement called Patanga.
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level 3 advanced
In Level 3 ADVANCED we focus on the isometrics and balance by combining all the movements from all 3 levels.
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