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“In terms of, you know, in a modern context and then the now, how does running fit into our worldview here, you know, it’s such a connector, running is such a connector, it is so accessible. You know, you don’t need equipment, you don’t need… you can literally just put on your shoes, and get out and go. So that, you know, from a “whanaungatanga" or from a connection point of view it allows access to movement and health in a really simple, and no fuss way, you know, you remove all the complexities, you just get out there and move.”
In this episode Mau Díaz is joined by Aaron Kerehoma, a movement guide, runner, and guardian of Māori ancestral knowledge. Aaron brings together his passion for movement and his deep connection to Māori traditions, offering a unique perspective on how ancient wisdom can inform the way we live, move, and connect today.
Mau and Aaron begin by exploring some foundational Māori concepts, uncovering the ways in which these ideas can expand our understanding of community, balance, and respect for the natural world. Aaron shares how these teachings guide his approach to running and movement, turning them into practices of alignment with both the body and spirit.
The conversation also reflects on the unforgettable Aire Libre experience Aaron guided in New Zealand, where participants discovered not only the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa but also the cultural and spiritual depth of the Māori worldview. Through Aaron’s words, we are reminded that movement is more than exercise, it’s a way of healing, connecting, and honoring the wisdom of those who came before us.
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Aaron is a proud tangata tane Māori from the southern slopes of Taranaki, descended from Ngāruahine and Ngāti Ruanui iwi. With over a decade of experience in health and wellbeing, he combines modern coaching with the ancestral knowledge of his people.
Through running, yoga in te reo Māori, traditional food practices, massage, and sound healing, Aaron connects people to community, land, and culture. His kaupapa emphasizes identity, intergenerational wisdom, and te taiāo (the natural world), creating pathways to health rooted in a Māori worldview.
For Aaron, mauri (intention) guides his work, and he carries the responsibility of upholding his whakapapa to share the message of hauora (health and wellness) across Aotearoa and the world.
You can connect with Aaron on Instagram at @aaronkerehoma
OUR HOST: MAU DÍAZ
CEO & Co-Founder of Aire Libre.
Mau Díaz, born in Mexico City in 1988, embarked on a journey of academic and adventurous pursuits. He studied Marketing at the Monterrey Institute of Technology, delving into International Marketing at the Hochschule Pforzheim in Germany, and exploring Chinese Foreign Policy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His professional trajectory took off with a focus on Growth Hacking, where he honed his skills in team building and assisting startups in their growth strategies. Notable stints as a growth hacker at Propiedades.com and later at LECO shaped his early career.
In December 2015, Mau embarked on a non-stop 90km run across the Sonora Desert with two friends, laying the foundation for his venture, Aire Libre. He identifies as an adventurer who embraces running as a means to satiate his curiosity. His accomplishments include solo and unassisted traversing of the Sierra Sur de Oaxaca, covering 127km from December 28 to 30, 2017. In 2018, he clinched a top 5 spot in an 80km ultramarathon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. May 2022 witnessed his relentless 140km run from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez, spanning the Baja California peninsula. These exploits merely scratch the surface of his vast adventures.
Mau’s work at Aire Libre has not gone unnoticed, garnering recognition from esteemed international media outlets such as The Financial Times, Monocle, Men’s Journal, Forbes, Travesías, El Universal, Chilango, Sopitas.com, and various others.
You can find Mau on instagram as @maudac
From November 24th
to December 2nd, 2025
15% OFF in all our experiences
Discount Code: BLACKWEEK15
*Promotion limited to 5 discount codes per experience and
cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
From November 25
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