Heroic Journeys” Experiences of a Maori Group with the Bonny Method
McIvor, Millicent - Volume: 6
A small group of Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, met for four music sessions and an evaluation. After listening to extracts of classical music selected from the recognized discography of The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), they processed their experience each time, through drawing and discussion. Their words were taped and transcribed, and are summarized in this paper. Myths and traditions from the Maori culture, which relate to the archetypal significance of their experience, are introduced.