Learn basic meditation, cleansing, and ancestral rituals for psychological wellbeing through the use of indigenous African healing traditions. While the focus in this series is on the Yoruba-based system of Ifa, additional healing concepts are incorporated from throughout the African Diaspora.

Have you ever considered how to use the power of the Orisa, the connection with your ancestors, or other indigenous African traditions for your own healing journey? This workshop series introduces participants to basic healing rituals for use in everyday life, fostering a stronger connection with personal ancestors and one’s spirit guides.

Learn basic meditation, cleansing, and ancestral rituals for psychological wellbeing through the use of indigenous African healing traditions. While the focus in this series is on the Yoruba-based system of Ifa, additional healing concepts are incorporated from throughout the African Diaspora. In addition, the facilitator combines her expertise as a Western-trained psychologist to provide participants with practical steps towards healing.

Workshop I - Abundance Meditation

Tuesday | September 10, 2019 | 6-8 pm

This workshop focuses on the use of meditation, visualization, and action rituals designed to increase opportunities for financial abundance. Participants will learn methods for addressing psychological barriers influencing their relationship with money and active rituals to create positive change.

This workshop is part of an ongoing process for each participant to positively change her or his relationship with money. It is not designed to provide prosperity schemes or quick fixes. Instead, it is part of a healing process designed to allow abundance to flow in each participant’s life.

Workshop II - Ancestral Healing

September 21, 2019 | 1-3 pm

Learn practical steps to begin engaging in rituals to remember, acknowledge, pay tribute to, and gain information regarding your ancestors.

This session focuses on the the process of constructing an ancestral altar, prayer rituals, and dealing with problematic people in your ancestral family line.

Workshop III - Cleansing Rituals

October 1, 2019 | 6-8 pm

Cleansing rituals are an ancient practice used in many indigenous healing traditions. This workshop will focus on methods of personal and physical space cleansing using multiple methods drawn from indigenous African healing traditions.

Rituals for Healing