Totnes Peace day festival

  • John will be be performing a Xhosa Sangoma dance & blessing ceremony on Friday 21st at the Totnes peace day festival.

Healing through Dreaming

John will be teaming up with Charlie Morley for a one day workshop on the  art of 'Healing through Dreaming' in London on Sunday 16th Sep.

  • Mon 17th - Private Sangoma Divinations in London

Book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Sangoma Workshop in Shropshire, UK

John will be leading a Sangoma workshop in Shropshire. The workshop will focus on the ancient art of Dreaming, connecting with the Ancestors/ Spirit World, and Medicinal plants.

The workshop will include live African Drumming, Singing and Dancing.

Let your Spirit Soar and your Heart expand...

Sunday will involve private Sangoma Divination Sessions.

6/20: An Introductory Evening on Traditional Xhosa Shamanism and Ancestral Empowerment/Blessing Ceremony

7:00 - 9:00pm Come and learn about one of the most ancient shamanic lineages on the planet:  the Xhosa ‘Sangomas’ or ‘People of the Song.’  Get a first hand glimpse into the life of a Xhosa Sangoma, or shaman.  Teaching in the traditional way with drumming, singing and storytelling, John regales us with stories from his home in South Africa as well as stories from the road.

Experience Xhosa medicine and receive empowerment blessings as John calls in the Ancestors through rhythmic song and dance.  Many people from around the world have experienced profound dreams after attending one of John’s blessing ceremonies.

6/22: An Evening on Traditional Xhosa Dream Shamanism and Ancestral Empowerment/Blessings Ceremony

6:00 - 9:00pm Traditional Xhosa Shamanism & Ancestral Empowerment Blessing Ceremony with Sangoma John Lockley Learn about one of the most ancient shamanic lineages on the planet: the Xhosa 'Sangomas' or ‘People of the Song.’

Get a first hand glimpse into the life of a Xhosa Sangoma, or shaman. Teaching in the traditional way with drumming, singing and storytelling, John regales us with stories from his home in South Africa as well as stories from the road.

Experience Xhosa medicine and receive empowerment blessings as John calls in the Ancestors through rhythmic song and dance. Many people from around the world have experienced profound dreams after attending one of John’s blessing ceremonies.

6/23-24: A Weekend of Xhosa Dream Medicine & Initiation to the Izinyaya

In the Xhosa tradition, each person is seen as being connected to a constellation of Ancestors and spiritual forces. A person’s first relationship is to oneself and his/her Ancestor's/spirit guides.  If this primary relationship is out of kilter, then it will present problems throughout one’s life (i.e. relationships, work, life-path, self esteem, depression, etc.). It is through one’s connection with the dream world that one is able to communicate with one’s Ancestors, spirit guides and soul. If people are not able to remember their dreams over a period of time, then this is seen as an illness.

In this workshop:

  • We will reconnect to the Ancestors through prayer, intention, rhythm and trance dance.
  • Sacred Xhosa sangoma songs, or ingomas, will help people to reconnect with themselves, their community and Nature so as to realize their intrinsic Ubuntu, or ‘humanity.’
  • A highlight of the weekend will be a plant blessing ceremony. A blend of sacred Xhosa herbs will be prepared and offered to each participant to use as a face ‘wash.’ The mixture produces a strong herbal scent and a foamy texture.

It is traditionally used for initiations to help people to ‘see’ the Ancestral world. It will open up a greater awareness to one’s own inner life and because of this, will make participants more vigilant to their thoughts, emotions, dreams and visions.

Sangoma John Lockley will also be doing healing sessions and divinations.

6/8: NYSC Open Circle

7:30 - 10:00pm new york shamanic circleLearn the basic techniques of core shamanism as you journey to meet your Spirit Guides and Power Animals. Deepen your shamanic practice through drumming, chanting, and movement at our monthly Shamanic Circle.

Please bring a drum or a rattle, a pen & notepad, and a bandanna. You may want to bring a pillow, blanket to use when we journey.

Suggested donation: $20 Please contact Linda for additional information.

6/9: Plant Healing Ceremony

2:00 - 4:00pm The plant healing ceremony is a cleansing ceremony that is traditionally performed in South Africa to help people to 'see' their way more clearly in their lives.  It is a powerful process along the journey of dreaming, and helping people to remember their dreams. The herbs help people to integrate their 'dream time' experiences, and thus strengthen their spirit. People often report feeling invigorated, energized and very calm after these ceremonies.  Your connection to your Ancestors & the dream world will strengthen and bring more clarity, courage, guidance and inspiration to your path/purpose in Life.

John will use a mixture of medicinal plants. These will be placed in water where the client will place their feet. The wash is external, and is completely safe. Please bring the following items to ceremony:

•  Thermos filled with very warm/hot water •  Foot bath/plastic container to soak your feet in •  Towel

6/11: Plant Healing Ceremony

6:45 - 9:00pm The plant healing ceremony is a cleansing ceremony that is traditionally performed in South Africa to help people to 'see' their way more clearly in their lives.  It is a powerful process along the journey of dreaming, and helping people to remember their dreams. The herbs help people to integrate their 'dream time' experiences, and thus strengthen their spirit. People often report feeling invigorated, energized and very calm after these ceremonies.  Your connection to your Ancestors & the dream world will strengthen and bring more clarity, courage, guidance and inspiration to your path/purpose in Life.

John will use a mixture of medicinal plants. These will be placed in water where the client will place their feet. The wash is external, and is completely safe. Please bring the following items to ceremony:

•  Thermos filled with very warm/hot water •  Foot bath/plastic container to soak your feet in •  Towel