Replay session
Art Yoga: Painting With Breath
Move gently, breathe deeply, and translate sensation into colour with this calming Art Yoga session.
Facilitator
Dinny & Giulia
Nau mai, haere mai
Breathe, connect, and heal with Whakatau Mai
Join free, peer-led wellbeing sessions that blend mindfulness, movement, creativity, and kōrero. Tune in live or explore our digital library whenever you need gentle support.
Live & on-demand
Support designed by people who have been there
Whakatau Mai is led by Changing Minds and powered by lived experience. We host daily Zoom sessions, build self-paced resources, and hold respectful space for everyone—no diagnosis required.
30k+
session registrations since launch
98%
of guests say they feel calmer after attending
90+
on-demand videos and downloadable guides
365
days of year-round support—stay as long as you like
Live sessions
Drop into real-time sessions that meet you where you are
From guided meditation and art therapy to yoga, grief support, and rainbow-friendly kōrero, our live timetable is crafted to suit different energy levels and cultural needs. Each session is free, facilitated by people with lived experience, and designed to help you feel seen.
- ✔ Join via Zoom—no camera required unless you feel comfortable
- ✔ Choose sessions by theme, facilitator, or time of day
- ✔ Receive follow-up emails with slides, playlists, and next steps
Upcoming highlights
- Art Yoga · Tuesdays 6pm — blend breathing with colour to unwind.
- Guided Meditation · Wednesdays 7.30pm — settle your senses before bed.
- QTQ Rainbow Hui · Thursdays 5pm — affirming space for queer, trans, questioning whānau.
All sessions are free — registrations essential.
On-demand library
Replay your favourite sessions anytime
Missed a live session or want a refresher? Our digital library houses recordings with built-in pauses, options, and safety reminders so you can practice at your own pace.
Replay session
Being With Grief
Honour your grief with grounding rituals, storytelling, and gentle breathing practices that make room for every feeling.
Facilitator
Mereana Ngata
Replay session
Guided Meditation: Rest for the Senses
Slow down with Rawhiti's gentle voice as you explore layered listening, compassionate mantras, and spacious breathing.
Facilitator
Rawhiti Selflove
Self-paced support
Download facilitator-approved resources
Our resource companions extend the magic of the sessions. Each guide includes step-by-step practice ideas, journaling prompts, and safety tips collected from the facilitators and community.
Art Yoga
Art Yoga Resource Companion
Blend mindful movement with expressive art-making through warm-ups, playlists, and reflection prompts created with facilitators Dinny and Giulia.
#art-therapy#mindfulness#movement
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation Resource Kit
Build a meditation routine that honours your body with step-by-step scripts, pacing tips, and trauma-informed safety checks from facilitator Rawhiti.
#meditation#breathwork#self-soothing
Mindful Journaling
Mindful Journaling Playbook
Create a sustainable journaling practice with lived-experience prompts, neuro-friendly layouts, and check-ins to keep you connected to your values.
#journaling#reflective-practice#self-compassion
Guest voices
"I feel seen in ways I never did in traditional services"
"I joined my first Whakatau Mai session during lockdown. The facilitators shared their own journeys, which made it so much easier to breathe and be honest. Now I keep the on-demand sessions bookmarked for nights when my mind is busy." — Guest from Tāmaki Makaurau
Our guests remind us that healing is not linear. We hold space for every feeling: the wins, the setbacks, the quiet in-betweens.
Quick links
Need immediate help?
Call or text 1737 any time for free support, or contact your local crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, dial 111.
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Sign up for new sessions, resources, and community invites
We send one friendly email each week packed with session reminders, facilitator tips, and highlights from the community.
