INDIGENOUS wisdom FOR the modern world
John Lockley is a fully initiated sangoma (healer and shaman) in the Xhosa lineage of South Africa, having spent 10 years in apprenticeship with the tribe that gave us Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. His remarkable journey through the constraints of Apartheid is a testament to the human spirit, and to the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
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new 7-Week online training course
Heal Your Ancestral Roots by Aligning With the Earth-Based Power of “Ubuntu”
John taught a 7-week course on the Shift Network. Click below to download the course.
Books & Teachings
Leopard Warrior
In traditional African healing circles, the leopard represents intuition, instinct, and harmony with nature and the spirit world. As John Lockley writes, “A leopard warrior is a spiritual soldier who mirrors the natural world and directs their gaze inward to answer the call of their spirit.” With Leopard Warrior, he brings us an inspiring call to action—showing how we can bridge the barriers that divide us, embrace the gifts of our ancestors, and reclaim our rightful place as compassionate caretakers of our world.
The Way of the Leopard
The Way of the Leopard is an audio collection of John’s core spiritual teachings, created to help you awaken to your own Ubuntu, or shared humanity. You’ll learn to activate the untapped power of your physical senses and intuition; discover how to honor your ancestors and draw upon their guidance; engage with your dreams as a spiritual practice; connect to nature through animal and plant medicine; and dance and shake your way to greater vitality, health, and aliveness.
Work Directly with John
This is a private ‘bone throwing’ ceremony to connect to ancestral spirits. John uses an ancient African divination technique that was passed onto him through his sangoma elders.
A series of sessions with John to help reconnect to ancestors, life path and creativity. John works with rituals, guided meditations and dreams to help clients transform their lives. Via Zoom link
John leads ceremonies every month online via Zoom. The ceremonies center around shamanic themes pertaining to dreams, ancestors, ritual, meditation etc. Join or cancel any time
Dreams & Tracking Retreat in the Kalahari Desert
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John's Online Store
ways to work with John
One to One
John offers Mentoring, Divinations and Plant Healing. Some sessions are available by Zoom, and others are in-person only.
GROUP WORK
John offers unique Way of the Leopard teachings through monthly group Zoom calls. Learn more about Monthly Ceremonies.
Events & CEREMONIES
Connect with John in person at an event, or join him for a spiritual retreat. See the full list of events and ceremonies.
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Podcasts:
Endless Possibilities podcast: A Shaman’s Dream: A Journey of Ancestral Healing with John Lockley
John shares his story of sangoma story with Irish healer and spiritual teacher Gareth Duignam, on his Endless Possibilities podcast.
New Thinking Allowed – Shamanic Practice
John returns to the New Thinking Allowed Podcast and speaks about his journey into being initiated as a sangoma, shamanic practice, and much more.
New Thinking Allowed Podcast
John Lockley - Healing Our Ancestral Trauma
In this follow-up episode, we discuss the trauma's that have been passed down from generation to generation. From the conflict in the middle east, to the racial divide in the USA, our ancestors' limiting beliefs and stories remain alive within us until we question and heal them. Featured on the Den Talks Podcast
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