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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Love & Peace
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.
From what I have experienced so far I would say that UBUNTU involves opening up to great power through learning to be humble and to open the heart. Whilst honouring and praising my ancestors outdoors with the group I have felt levels of love and peace that I rarely achieve elsewhere. And through the personal practice of honouring my ancestors in the UBUNTU way I feel I have been able to connect with my helpers and guides in a much more profound and deep way.
Caroline Evans
School Teacher
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oh my gosh can John dance...
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 and all the people were amazing. So much more than I could have hoped for, and oh my gosh can John dance...
P.P. Chester
Retreat participant
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Heart Sings
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.
In my job as a Chiropractor
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.
When I saw an advertisement for a weekend course with John Lockley, a white South African member of the Xhosa tribe and a practising Ubuntu Sangoma i.e. shaman or ‘medicine-man’ or even ‘witch-doctor’ as we in the west might call him, my curiosity was aroused. I decided I had to find out more and approached the course with nervous but open-minded anticipation. I was not disappointed. I do not want to give too much away about the weekend except to say that it was a mixture of instruction and participation. Some of this I found emotionally very challenging, nothing we did was unacceptable to me, and the benefit was enormous. I felt elated for days afterwards.
There is one thing that surprised me. Although my knowledge of Romany Chovihano shamanism is limited (I am of mixed Anglo-Irish-Romany descent and Chovihanos have all but died out, at least in the west), what I do know tells me that Xhosa and Romany shamanism are so similar that it cannot be coincidence. Since the two peoples can hardly have met and exchanged ideas, they must have independently developed two systems whose closeness, in my opinion, tends to add credence to their value and utility.
In my job as a Chiropractor I am very aware that there are emotional and spiritual aspects of peoples’ lives which have negative influences on their general health contributing to their overall ‘dis-ease’, and which are left unresolved by modern health care (of any kind), psychology, and religion. I feel that Ubuntu may go a long way to filling that gap.
Dr. Peter Smith
Chiropractor, Llandudno, North Wales Member of the Scottish Chiropractic Association
Member of the College of Chiropractors
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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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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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Awakenings
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 workshop woke up parts of me that had been sleeping maybe some generations, and the teaching was delivered with an integrity I trusted. - Dai Owen, Illustrator
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Exceptional
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.
There are only a few genuinely trained and apprenticed shamanic practitioners working in Europe and the U.S.A. Having been a witness at John Lockley’s final initiation ceremonies in South Africa, I can testify that John is one of the few exceptional people working in the U.K. who can claim to have a genuine Ancestral training and lineage. Working with John is a unique opportunity to experience a connection and harmony that will enrich your life and strengthen your heart.
Steve Taylor
UK Medical Herbalist
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Trance Rhythms and Sacred Dance, 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. 3 - Evening Blessing & Sacred Shamanic Sound. £20, 8pm to 10pm.
Sat. 4 - Workshop Trance Rhythms and Sacred Dance. £75, 10am to 5pm.
Sun. 5 & Mon. 6 - Private Appointments Healing or Divination. £70.
To book call Ann Pattihis on tel: 01580 753 993, mob: 078100 43937, or click below.
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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.
The last weekend of the Ubuntu Shamanic Practitioner Training as part of 9 month training course.
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