Healing retreat, Massachusetts
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 Retreat in rural Massachusetts, including;
2 Personal individual healing sessions with Sangoma John over the weekend. Healing sessions will involve divination and plant medicine treatments.
Morning & Evening group Meditation
Sat night Fire Chat & Story telling
Venue: The Roundhouse
Mon 6th private Sangoma divination sessions open to the public, by appointment.
In Events Tags divination, Healing retreat, meditation, plant medicine, Sangoma Medicine, Saturday night fire side chat and storytelling-
Public Talk, Massachusetts, USA
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 will deliver a public Sangoma talk. He will discuss ancient South African, Sangoma medicine as it pertains to his Xhosa lineage. Topics to be covered will include: Ancestors, dreams, plant medicine, trance dancing, etc.
John will sing in Xhosa, dance and play his drum. The audience will have a chance to take part as well.
Venue: The Round House, Colrain
Time: 7:30 - 9pm
Exchange: By Donation
Mon 6th - Private Sangoma Divination sessions open to the public, by appointment only.
In Events Tags African traditional Medicine, Ancestors, Dreaming, Sangoma talk, trance music, Xhosa Sangomas
Teaching Fire Vermont, USA
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 time to re-connect with one another around a fire! John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions. Time: 7-9:30pm
By Donation.
Private Sangoma Divination sessions Monday 6th by appointment.
In Events Tags Fireside chat, Putney, Sangoma talk, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu, USA, Vermont
Traditional South African Sangomas
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 appears in the latest Sacred Hoop magazine, issue 71, March 2011 edition. The article is entitled 'Together we are strong'. Here John talks about his work as a traditional South African Sangoma/ Shaman in the rural Eastern Cape and townships (Ghettos or informal settlement areas). Download the pdf article, Traditional Sangoma Article.
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South African Traditional Healing
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 is currently in South Africa working as a traditional Sangoma in the Eastern Cape.
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Ubuntu 101 - South African Medicine 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.
Weekend workshop in Ireland
Learning to Dance in a tribal way, Dreamwork, Honouring & praising our Ancestors & Plant Medicine
Mankind was born in Africa. Using Xhosa Sangoma techniques to help reconnect to our Irish roots.
Sacred Sound Performance & Sangoma talk on Friday 3rd Dec with John
In Events Tags ancestral healing, Ireland, Irish Ancestors, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu
USA & Mexico Tour
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 will be touring the East Coast of the USA during September & October giving public talks.
He will be in New York, North Carolina, Western Massachusetts & Pennsylvania.
Followed by Mexico in November.
To book an event or for more info please call Julie Bete on 802-251-0552 or email juliebeet@comcast.net.
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Spirit & Destiny Magazine - The Sangomas Apprentice
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 was featured in the June 2010 edition of Spirit & Destiny Magazine in the UK. He speaks about his role as a Sangoma in post Apartheid South Africa and how recent scientific evidence suggests that we are all descended from Africa. Read the full article here:
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Shambala Festival 2010
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 will be giving an 'Ubuntu' workshop and performing a sacred Xhosa blessing with live drumming and dancing at the Shambala festival in Northamptonshire.
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Afro / Celt Shamanic Weekend
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 way of the 'Spiritual Warrior'
Learning to Dance in a tribal way, Dreamwork, Honouring & praising our Ancestors & Plant Medicine
Mankind was born in Africa. Using Xhosa Sangoma techniques to help reconnect to our Irish roots.
Afro/ Celt Sacred Sound Performance on Friday night 10th Sep with John & Tommy Hayes on the Bodhran.
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Herb Fest 2010
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.
HerbFest - A Celebration for Herbalists Bringing People & Plants together
An eco friendly festival open to all people with a love of plants
John will be giving a series of lectures called 'Dancing with our Ancestors'.
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The Way of the Sangoma - in Oxford
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.
Sangomas are the traditional priests/ nuns of Southern Africa. To find out more please join us in Oxford at the Iffley Village Hall.
Friday 9th July, Public Talk & Blessing Ceremony - 7.30 to 9.30 pm - £15
Saturday 10thJuly, Workshop - 10am to 5 pm - £75
Sunday July 11th– Private Healing Sessions - by appointment
To book please call Stuart on 07968 451730, or email stuartlandart@googlemail.com.
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London Talk
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 will be giving a public talk on 'The Sangoma Way' in Neals Yard, Covent Gardens on Saturday 12th June. Public Talk: 5-7pm, £12
The talk is open to the public and will involve a discussion on the traditional Sangoma/ African Shamanic path.
It will also include drumming & singing.
People will have an opportunity to ask questions
Sunday 13th June: Sangoma Divinations, £70
To book please click below or phone 0207-379-7662
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Sacred Fire Magazine - The Lone Leopard
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 was featured in the latest edition (issue 11) of 'Sacred Fire' magazine in the USA where he talks to Jeff Baker about his journey to becoming a Xhosa Sangoma. Read the full article here:
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UK Ubuntu Weekly Gatherings in Oxford
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.
Four week course starting Tuesday 8th,15th, 22nd & 29th June, 7:30-9:30pm. Ubuntu is all about community. An individual can create rhythm but a group can create a 'symphony'!
The course will involve:
Heart-beat Meditation
Creating ancestral healing space
Learning the trance rhythms & 'ingomas' (Xhosa Sangoma ancestral songs)
Discussing dreams, and how to distinguish between a normal dream and a white/ancestral/ prophetic dream.
Each week will build on from the last. In order for participants to get the most from the course they should attend all 4 evenings.
Exchange: £50
Please contact Stuart by clicking below.
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SA-FM - South African Radio
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 was a guest on Karabo Kgoleng's afternoon show on SABC SA-fm on the 10th May 2010. John was invited to speak on 'Sangomas and the World Cup'. Karabo asked him what it was like to be a white sangoma in post-apartheid South Africa, and also the role of Sangomas in soccer. Listen to the show here:
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BBC World Service - Outlook
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 was a guest on Matthew Bannister's 'Outlook' show on the BBC World Service on the 13th May 2010. Matthew spoke to John about his recent blog 'Sangomas & the World Cup' and his role as a white healer in South Africa. Listen to the show here:
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Newstalk - Irish Radio
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 was a guest on Sean Moncrieff's afternoon show on Newstalk, a Dublin, Irish radio station on 17th May 2010. He was interviewed by Fionn Davenport, where he discussed what it means to be a Sangoma and their role in the South African World Cup. John spoke about traditional South African medicine, herbs and soccer.
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Introduction to Ubuntu
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.
'Ubuntu' is central to Southern African spirituality. It means humanity, and is widely believed that we realise our humanity through the quality of our interaction with one another. 'Ubuntu Ubunzulu' means the depth of humanity, and these include the sacred Xhosa Sangoma teachings which I will be talking about over the weekend.
Friday 25th -Talk & Blessing ceremony,7:30-9:30pm, £15
Saturday 26th - One day Workshop,10-5pm,£75 Involving a traditional 'Kraal' ceremony.The Kraal is an ancient structure or 'doorway' used to connect more deeply with our ancestors. It is the only one of its kind outside South Africa.
Sunday 27th - Private Divination Sessions. £70
To Book the Talk, One day workshop and/or private Divination session please call Richard Diss on 01525-862278 or email him at richarddiss1950@tiscali.co.uk.
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Irish Ancestral Re-Connection 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.
An 'Ubuntu' Weekend in beautiful East Clare, Ireland. Fri 21 May 8pm- Sun 23 1pm This weekend will focus on:
Purification and Blessing ceremonies with medicinal plants
Connecting with our Ancestors, cleansing Ancestral lines
Dreamwork, listening to our souls
Heartbeat Meditation, stillness
Trance rhythms, song and dance
Cost 120 Euro
To book call Carole on 061-924268/924182 Or use the Book Now button.
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