Sangoma Lockley is a healing connector
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
This article appeared in the South African Daily News 25 Feb 2010 It features John working as a traditional Sangoma on a South African farm helping to bring healing after domestic upheaval.
JOHN Lockley is a sangoma. He is one of the few white men in South Africa to be initiated in the Xhosa tradition of sangomas. Ironically, Lockley, who also holds an honours degree in clinical psychology, does not like being referred to as a “white”... read more...Daily News 25 Feb 2010
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South Africa 09/10
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Updating traditional Xhosa knowledge – During this time John works & studies alongside his Xhosa teacher. This includes traditional ceremonies honouring Xhosa ancestors. The whole township community is invited to take part in these festivities. All donations received by John go towards supporting these traditional ceremonies. John will be available to give phone/ skype sessions during this time. If you would like a session with him then please email or click on the bar below.
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Shamanic Practitioner's Workshop
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
A weekend dedicated to helping Shamanic practitioner's go deeper with their practice. This will include the traditional 'Ubuntu' Sangoma recipe of:
Heartbeat Meditation
Xhosa Songs, dance & trance rhythms
Blessing Ceremony using medicinal plants
Ancestral re-connection work with indoor & outdoor ceremony
A time to find one another in community. Also to discuss challenges with one's practice and a way of going deeper with clients.
Energy exchange: £200 - Includes accomodation & sangoma teaching.
To book please contact Caroline on 0754-539-3629, or click the booking form below.
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BBC Radio 4
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
John appeared as a live studio guest on BBC Radio 4 'Saturday Live' with Fi Glover on the 5th September 2009. Listen to the full interview here:
Alternatively you can listen to the whole show on the BBC Radio 4 website.
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Ancestral Celebration
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
The theme of this workshop is 'Ancestral Celebration' & Grace. It is a special workshop because it will include closing Pip's 'Kraal', as Pip will be moving home. The Kraal is an ancient ancestral structure based on the Xhosa & Zulu spirituality in South Africa. It was opened by John, and is a space or 'ancestral doorway' where people connect deeply with their ancestors.
The weekend will involve:
Outside Ancestral Ceremony in 'the Kraal'
Meditation
A blessing ceremony to enhance dreams & visions using medicinal plants.
Energy exchange: £200 - Includes accomodation & sangoma teaching.
To book please contact Caroline on 0754-539-3629, or click the booking form below.
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Southern African Blessing Ceremony
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
A Unique synthesis of Southern African music & spirituality Friday Night - 7.30-9.30pm £10/£8 (conc)
Featuring Linos Wengara Magaya, acclaimed Zimbabwean mbira player & spiritual healer,
AND John Lockley Xhosa Sangoma/ African Shaman.
The evening will feature John & Linos playing music together, interspersed with a brief discussion on South African spirituality. Linos will be assisted by Tim Dziva Lloyd.
Private Consultations with Sangoma upon request, Sunday
To book, please call 01235 847401 or email admin@theabbey.uk.com.
For further information please see www.theabbey.uk.com
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Deepening Ubuntu - Wales
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
A workshop geared towards people who have already done some 'Ubuntu' work with John. This workshop will focus on:
Stillness
Cleansing/purification with plants
Connecting with our Ancestors
Dreams, listening to our souls
Dancing, singing & community
Energy Exchange: £200 - Includes accomodation, wonderful home cooked meals & Shamanic instruction.
For more information please contact Pip Waller on 0149-046-0493, Caroline Evans 0754-539-3629, Or click the booking form below.
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After the Calling Dream
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Feature article appearing in the 'South African Newspaper' in the U.K., 14th July 2009. The article features John's journey from the townships in the Eastern Cape to teaching 'Ubuntu' workshops to people in the United Kingdom.
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The Way of the Sangoma, Bath
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Fri. 10 - Evening Blessing & Talk - 8pm to 10pm - £10
Sat. 11 - One Day Workshop - Ancestral work, medicinal plants & Dream work - 10am to 5pm - £75 (concessions are available)
Sun. 12 - Private Healing Sessions by appointment
To book call Denise on 077233 29414 or Carla on 07946 364898, or click below.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Ireland
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Fri. 15 - Evening Talk & Blessing Ceremony - “Rhythm of the Heart”. 8pm to 10pm.
Sat. 16 - Introductory Ubuntu workshop. 10am to 5pm.
Sun. 17 - Consultations by appointment.
To book the talk, workshops or consultation please call Neil McNulty on 086-167-3272 (Outside Ireland please dial +353 first) or use the Book Now button. Also see www.irh.ie.
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Level 2 Ubuntu, Wales
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Teaching people how to connect with their ‘Ancestors’ and ‘Spirit Guides’. It includes plant medicine, outside ceremony, ‘Heart-Beat Meditation’, and Dream work. The art of Dream Interpretation will be expanded upon. A strong weekend of practice best suited to those people who have already done an ‘Introduction to Ubuntu’ weekend or who have been working with John. If people feel especially drawn to this weekend but they have not worked with John before please email John, and then phone him.
£200 for 2 nights accommodation, food, and shamanic teaching.
To book call Pip Waller on 01490 460493 or use the Book Now button.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Kent
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Fri 17 April - Evening Talk and Blessing Ceremony including sacred songs & heartbeat meditation.
Sat 18 April - Introductory Ubuntu Workshop & Sacred Sound Journey
Sun 19 April - Private Consultations
To book call Ann Pattihis on tel: 01580 753993, mob: 07810 043937, or use the Book Now button.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Chester
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Friday 27 Mar – Evening Talk - Rhythm of the Heart
Sat 28 Mar – Introductory Ubuntu workshop
Sun 29 Mar – Consultations
To book the talk, workshops or consultation please call Rebecca Imber on 07717 828819.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Bristol
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Fri 13 Mar, 7.30pm - Evening Talk and Blessing Ceremony
Sat 14 Mar - One day Ubuntu Workshop. Workshop focuses on our connection to our Ancestors, dream work, Heart-Beat Meditation, and one Blessing Ceremony using medicinal plants.
Sun 15 Mar - Consultations
To book call Churaig Mac Niall on 07717 663922, or use the Book Now button.
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Practitioner Training
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Shamanic Practitioner Weekend as part of ongoing 9 month practitioner course.
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South Africa 08/09
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Updating traditional Xhosa knowledge - During this time John works & studies alongside his Xhosa teacher. This includes traditional ceremonies honouring Xhosa ancestors. The whole township community is invited to take part in these festivities. All donations received by John go towards supporting these traditional ceremonies.
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Ubuntu Workshops
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
(The Dreaming Butterfly, 2 March 2008) A participant's desciption of an Ubuntu weekend in the heart of Wales - ceremonies to ancestors, herbal lore and techniques, learning traditional healing dances and songs, and stories around the fire.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Sutton Courtenay
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Thur. 11th - Evening Talk & Blessing Ceremony - “The way of the Sangoma” 7.30 - 9.30pm
Fri. 12 - Ubuntu Introductory Workshop Starts 8pm
Sat. 13 - Ongoing workshop including sacred Blessing Ceremony, dreamwork & interpretation, trance rhythms, dancing, Heartbeat Meditation.
Sun. 14 - Workshop finishes around 2pm.
To book the talk, workshop or consultations please contact ‘the Abbey’ directly on 01235 847401, ask to speak to Anna or Wendy.
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Celebrity sangomas heed the call of ancestors
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
(The Times, South Africa - Sep 21, 2008) Many educated, westernised South Africans are juggling the duties of a sangoma with their professional careers, writes Bongani Mthethwa.
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"You cannot choose to be a sangoma"
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
(The Star, South Africa - March 23, 2007) John Lockley was in trouble, he needed help. A man appeared in his dreams, telling him to find a Xhosa sangoma, but as a young white boy during apartheid, he didn't know what this meant. When Jonathan Ancer asked him: “why not me?”, he replied…
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