John Lockley is an ancestrally trained and initiated Xhosa Sangoma – a traditional South African Shaman.
According to John’s Xhosa elders in the Eastern Cape, John Lockley is one of the first white men, in recent history, to become a fully initiated Sangoma in the Xhosa lineage of South Africa – the tribe that gave us Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Sangomas receive guidance (through dreams and trance) from ancestors in the spirit world, in order to heal and guide the community. Sangomas are South African Shamans, meaning seers, dreamers or prophets – the traditional healers of Africa.
John Lockley, a traditionally trained sangoma, brings the rhythms of African shamanism to life. With song, dance, and drumming he creates a spirit-filled atmosphere in which to honor our ancestors and exchange blessings between the worlds. If you get a chance to participate with him in his joyous celebrations, don’t miss it.
I’ve attended two of John’s ceremonies and left each time feeling elated and hopeful that shamanic work can bring great healing to the world.
Tom Cowan - 2 June 2012
Shamanic Practitioner specializing in Celtic visionary and healing techniques. He is on the board of Directors for the Society of Shamanic Practitioners.
